Orthodontic practices near Shurdington
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Shurdington, 28 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, 2.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic CareCheltenham | 2.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (319 reviews) |
| Illume 360 Dental CareCheltenham | 2.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (53 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice & Consulting RoomsCheltenham | 2.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECheltenham | 2.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Ellie LedgerCheltenham | 3.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Oriel Villas Dental SurgeryCheltenham | 3.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (344 reviews) |
| Ormond Terrace DentalCheltenham | 3.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| Cambray DentalCheltenham | 3.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (193 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Shurdington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cheltenham, 2.7 miles north-east; the next are Gloucester (4.4 miles west) and Bishops Cleeve (6.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 13 | 2.7 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 4.4 miles west |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 6.8 miles north |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 7.2 miles west |
| Stroud | 5 | 8.6 miles south-west |
| Stonehouse | 2 | 10.2 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Shurdington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental (5.0 from 201 reviews), 3.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 3.9 miles north-east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 3.3 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 5.1 miles west |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 10.2 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Shurdington at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Tewkesbury |
| NHS dental services | NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 1,798 |
| Residents under 16 | 21.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,587 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 301 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 16 practices, more than 87% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 152nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.7 miles away, closer than 60% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Henley Bank High School — 1.5 miles The High School Leckhampton — 1.7 miles Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 6,246 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care, Cheltenham — 3 miles Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre, Gloucester — 4 miles Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve, Bishops Cleeve — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 28 within 10 miles, 38 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Leckhampton Dental Clinic — 2 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Shurdington
Shurdington is 2.7 miles from Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 28 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Cotteswold House Dental Care (4.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (5.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Shurdington list clear aligners, the nearest 2.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Shurdington are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, 2.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Shurdington
Gloucestershire12 nearby locationsExplore teeth straightening in Shurdington
Orthodontist in Shurdington: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Shurdington? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Gloucestershire, not just Shurdington. Shurdington — a small village with a population of around 1,798 — is covered on this page specifically.
The local picture in Shurdington
Shurdington — larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 21.5% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 2,587 residents in Shurdington's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Shurdington has 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 87% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Shurdington are Henley Bank High School (1.5 miles) and The High School Leckhampton (1.7 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Shurdington's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Shurdington is about 34 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Where Shurdington sits locally
Shurdington is home to around 1,798 people, classing it as a small village within Gloucestershire. Just around 1 km south, Bentham is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice data for Shurdington
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Shurdington. The nearest recorded are Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, about 3 miles away; Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, about 4 miles away; and Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve in Bishops Cleeve, about 7 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Bentham, Hatherley, Badgeworth, Little Witcombe, Up Hatherley, and Birdlip.
Orthodontic Treatments in Shurdington
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Shurdington can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Shurdington
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Shurdington — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Shurdington
Many people in Shurdington delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Shurdington
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Shurdington
No orthodontic practice covers Shurdington directly, though Leckhampton Dental Clinic (about 2 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Shurdington is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Shurdington falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 21.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Shurdington, 6.5% of the 2,587 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Shurdington has 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 87% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Shurdington are served by secondary schools including Henley Bank High School (1.5 miles) and The High School Leckhampton (1.7 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Shurdington sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Shurdington is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Shurdington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Shurdington
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Shurdington, Gloucestershire alone. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Bentham, Hatherley, Badgeworth, Little Witcombe, Up Hatherley, and Birdlip.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Shurdington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Shurdington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Shurdington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Shurdington is Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, about 2.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Illume 360 Dental Care (2.7 miles) and The Orthodontic Practice & Consulting Rooms (2.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Shurdington?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Shurdington, 28 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Shurdington?
The nearest practice to Shurdington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, about 2.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Illume 360 Dental Care (2.7 miles) and ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (2.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Shurdington, Gloucestershire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Shurdington, Gloucestershire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.