Orthodontic practices near Slimbridge
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Slimbridge, 9 practices within 10 and 47 practices within 20. The closest is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 4.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 4.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 4.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 4.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 7.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 7.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 7.1 miles east | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 7.1 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Nuno Bento | OsteopathStroud | 7.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (38 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Slimbridge with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stonehouse, 4.4 miles east; the next are Stroud (7.0 miles east) and Quedgeley (7.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse | 3 | 4.4 miles east |
| Stroud | 5 | 7.0 miles east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 7.9 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 10.2 miles north-east |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 13.0 miles south |
| Chepstow | 1 | 14.0 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 Slimbridge
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), 4.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 4.4 miles east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 14.0 miles south-west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 10.9 miles north-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 4.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Slimbridge 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 |
| Population | 742 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,177 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 72 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 267th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 21 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Rednock School — 3.1 miles Maidenhill School — 4.6 miles SGS Berkeley Green UTC — 5.8 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Optimal Dental Care, Stonehouse — 4 miles Rowcroft Dental Centre, Stroud — 7 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 47 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 Slimbridge
The nearest practice to Slimbridge is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 4.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 47.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: HRS Dental Care (4.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (10.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Slimbridge list clear aligners, the nearest 4.4 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 Slimbridge are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 4.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 21 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Slimbridge
Gloucestershire12 nearby locationsCompare orthodontic care in Slimbridge
Orthodontist in Slimbridge: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Slimbridge keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Gloucestershire. Slimbridge — a small village with a population of around 742 — is covered on this page specifically.
Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Gossington, Fairmead, Lower Cam, Summerhayes, Cam, and Norman Hill as well as this one.
Local orthodontic signals in Slimbridge
There is no orthodontist on our records in Slimbridge itself. The nearest we do hold are Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 4 miles away; Rowcroft Dental Centre in Stroud, about 7 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 8 miles away.
Slimbridge in numbers
Around 742 people live in Slimbridge, which is a small village within Gloucestershire. The nearest other location we cover is Gossington, around 1 km to the south.
The local picture in Slimbridge
By ONS classification, Slimbridge falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.2% of Slimbridge's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,177 residents in Slimbridge's census neighbourhood, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Slimbridge has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% 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 Slimbridge attend schools such as Rednock School (3.1 miles) and Maidenhill School (4.6 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Slimbridge is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Slimbridge is about 21 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Slimbridge
The orthodontic landscape in Slimbridge offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
How to Choose in Slimbridge
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Slimbridge practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
The Orthodontic Journey in Slimbridge
Starting orthodontic treatment in Slimbridge can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Slimbridge
Practices serving Slimbridge differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Officially, Slimbridge is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Slimbridge, 5.9% of the 1,177 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Slimbridge has more choice than 52% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Slimbridge are Rednock School (3.1 miles) and Maidenhill School (4.6 miles). National deprivation data puts Slimbridge close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Slimbridge is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 21 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Slimbridge. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Slimbridge
These local links are here for anyone comparing Slimbridge, Gloucestershire against nearby alternatives. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Gossington, Fairmead, Lower Cam, Summerhayes, Cam, and Norman Hill.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Slimbridge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Slimbridge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Slimbridge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Slimbridge is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 4.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (4.4 miles) and HRS Dental Care (4.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Slimbridge?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Slimbridge, 9 practices within 10 miles and 47 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Slimbridge?
The nearest practice to Slimbridge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 4.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (4.4 miles) and HRS Dental Care (4.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Slimbridge, Gloucestershire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Slimbridge, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.