Orthodontic practices near Slad
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Slad, 23 practices within 10 and 36 practices within 20. The closest is Nuno Bento | Osteopath in Stroud, 1.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuno Bento | OsteopathStroud | 1.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (38 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 2.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 2.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 2.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 2.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 3.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 4.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 4.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Slad with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stroud, 1.8 miles south-west; the next are Stonehouse (3.9 miles south-west) and Gloucester (5.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stroud | 5 | 1.8 miles south-west |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 3.9 miles south-west |
| Gloucester | 8 | 5.5 miles north |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 5.5 miles north-west |
| Cheltenham | 11 | 9.6 miles north-east |
| Cirencester | 2 | 10.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Slad
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse (5.0 from 303 reviews), 4.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 4.2 miles south-west |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 6.7 miles north |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 4.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Slad at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Stroud |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,622 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.2% aged 16 to 24 and 21% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 94 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 111th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.8 miles away, closer than 71% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Archway School — 2.4 miles Stroud High School — 2.5 miles Marling School — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,997 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Nuno Bento | Osteopath, Stroud — 2 miles HRS Dental Care, Stonehouse — 4 miles Cotteswold House Dental Care, Gloucester — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 23 within 10 miles, 36 within 20 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 Slad
Slad is 1.8 miles from Nuno Bento | Osteopath in Stroud, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 23 practices, and within 20 there are 36.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: HRS Dental Care (3.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (6.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Slad list clear aligners, the nearest 2 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Slad are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Brockley House Dental in Stroud, 2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Slad
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Orthodontist in Slad: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Slad understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Gloucestershire.
The local picture in Slad
By ONS classification, Slad falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. With just 13.9% of residents under 16, Slad skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Slad, 7.4% of the 1,622 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Slad has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Slad attend schools such as Archway School (2.4 miles) and Stroud High School (2.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Slad's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Slad is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away.
Facts about Slad
The nearest other location we cover is Homestead, under 1 km to the east.
Compare nearby areas
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Homestead, Painswick, Stroud, Cockshoot, Uplands, and Pitchcombe.
Practice signals around Slad
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Slad itself. The nearest recorded are Nuno Bento | Osteopath in Stroud, about 2 miles away; HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 4 miles away; and Cotteswold House Dental Care in Gloucester, about 6 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Slad
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Slad helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Slad follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Slad
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Slad has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Slad — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Slad. By ONS classification, Slad falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Slad falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Slad's under-16 share, 13.9%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,622 residents in the neighbourhood around Slad, 7.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Slad has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Slad are Archway School (2.4 miles) and Stroud High School (2.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Slad's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Slad is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Slad itself. The nearest recorded are Nuno Bento | Osteopath in Stroud, about 2 miles away; HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 4 miles away; and Cotteswold House Dental Care in Gloucester, about 6 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Slad. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Slad
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Slad, Gloucestershire alone. For a broader comparison, pages for Homestead, Painswick, Stroud, Cockshoot, Uplands, and Pitchcombe follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Slad
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Slad often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Slad?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Slad is Nuno Bento | Osteopath in Stroud, about 1.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Brockley House Dental (2.0 miles) and Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional Therapy (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Slad?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Slad, 23 practices within 10 miles and 36 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Slad?
The nearest practice to Slad that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Brockley House Dental in Stroud, about 2.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include HRS Dental Care (3.9 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (4.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Slad, Gloucestershire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Slad, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.