Orthodontic practices near Stancombe
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Stancombe, 27 practices within 10 and 41 practices within 20. The closest is Nuno Bento | Osteopath in Stroud, 2.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuno Bento | OsteopathStroud | 2.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (38 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 3.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 3.0 miles west | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 3.0 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 3.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 5.3 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stancombe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stroud, 2.8 miles west; the next are Stonehouse (5.3 miles west) and Gloucester (6.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stroud | 5 | 2.8 miles west |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 5.3 miles west |
| Gloucester | 8 | 6.7 miles north-west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 7.2 miles north-west |
| Cirencester | 3 | 8.3 miles east |
| Cheltenham | 10 | 9.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stancombe
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), 5.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 5.7 miles west |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 10.1 miles north |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 8.1 miles north-west |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 5.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stancombe 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,224 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 21.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 76 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 160th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.8 miles away, closer than 59% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.3% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Thomas Keble School — 1.8 miles Stroud High School — 3.7 miles Marling School — 3.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 718 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Nuno Bento | Osteopath, Stroud — 3 miles HRS Dental Care, Stonehouse — 5 miles Cotteswold House Dental Care, Gloucester — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 41 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 Stancombe
Stancombe is 2.8 miles from Nuno Bento | Osteopath in Stroud, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 41.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: HRS Dental Care (5.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (8.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Stancombe list clear aligners, the nearest 3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Stancombe are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Brockley House Dental in Stroud, 3 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 Stancombe
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Orthodontist in Stancombe: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Stancombe. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Gloucestershire.
Local orthodontic signals in Stancombe
There is no orthodontist on our records in Stancombe itself. The nearest recorded are Nuno Bento | Osteopath in Stroud, about 3 miles away; HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 5 miles away; and Cotteswold House Dental Care in Gloucester, about 7 miles away.
Area profile for Stancombe
By ONS classification, Stancombe falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Stancombe falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Stancombe's under-16 share sits at 15.4%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Stancombe, 8.3% of the 2,224 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Stancombe has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% 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 Stancombe are Thomas Keble School (1.8 miles) and Stroud High School (3.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Stancombe's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Stancombe is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
More local pages to browse
You can also compare treatment pages for Bisley, Eastcombe, Chalford, France Lynch, Homestead, and Jack's Green if you are weighing up more than one location.
Local snapshot of Stancombe
Bisley is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-east of Stancombe.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Stancombe
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Treatment Options in Stancombe — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Stancombe — comparing a couple is worthwhile. By ONS classification, Stancombe falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Stancombe. Census data puts 15.4% of Stancombe's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Stancombe, 8.3% of the 2,224 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Stancombe has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Stancombe attend schools such as Thomas Keble School (1.8 miles) and Stroud High School (3.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Stancombe falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Stancombe is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Stancombe itself. The closest on record are Nuno Bento | Osteopath in Stroud, about 3 miles away; HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 5 miles away; and Cotteswold House Dental Care in Gloucester, about 7 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Stancombe
Starting orthodontic treatment in Stancombe 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Stancombe
Provision in Stancombe varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Stancombe's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Stancombe. Census figures show 15.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Stancombe, 8.3% of the 2,224 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Stancombe is better served than 60% 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 Stancombe are Thomas Keble School (1.8 miles) and Stroud High School (3.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Stancombe sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Stancombe is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 28 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 Stancombe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stancombe
These links help widen your research beyond Stancombe, Gloucestershire if you're open to travelling a little further. For a broader comparison, pages for Bisley, Eastcombe, Chalford, France Lynch, Homestead, and Jack's Green follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stancombe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stancombe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stancombe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stancombe is Nuno Bento | Osteopath in Stroud, about 2.8 miles to the west. The next closest are Brockley House Dental (3.0 miles) and Imperial Dental Group Stroud (3.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stancombe?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Stancombe, 27 practices within 10 miles and 41 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stancombe?
The nearest practice to Stancombe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Brockley House Dental in Stroud, about 3.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include HRS Dental Care (5.3 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stancombe, 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 Stancombe, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.