Orthodontic practices near The Fence
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of The Fence, 2 practices within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 4.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 4.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 7.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 15.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 15.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 15.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (474 reviews) |
| Isca Dental and Implant CentreNewport | 15.9 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (813 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental SpaCwmbran | 16.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (112 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 16.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 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 The Fence with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 4.6 miles north-west; the next are Chepstow (7.5 miles south) and Pontypool (15.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 4.6 miles north-west |
| Chepstow | 1 | 7.5 miles south |
| Pontypool | 1 | 15.5 miles west |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 15.5 miles south |
| Newport | 10 | 15.9 miles south-west |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 16.0 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 The Fence
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), 16.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 16.2 miles east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 7.5 miles south |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 15.5 miles west |
| Smilinggiraffeorthodontics Frances WillnerNewport | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 18.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Fence at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Forest of Dean |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,914 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 56 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 279th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Five Acres High School — 4.6 miles The Dean Academy — 5.6 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 5 miles Smile Solution Chepstow, Chepstow — 8 miles Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 16 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 48 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 The Fence
The nearest practice to The Fence is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 4.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 48.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lodge Dental (15.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 15 of the practices around The Fence list clear aligners, the nearest 4.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Fence are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Solution Chepstow, 7.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Fence
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Orthodontist in The Fence: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in The Fence. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Gloucestershire and the surrounding area.
Area profile for The Fence
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, The Fence sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.8% of The Fence's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around The Fence, 6.1% of the 1,914 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in The Fence are served by secondary schools including Five Acres High School (4.6 miles) and The Dean Academy (5.6 miles). By national deprivation ranking, The Fence is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Fence is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 20 miles away.
Practice data for The Fence
No orthodontic practice is recorded in The Fence. The nearest recorded are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 5 miles away; Smile Solution Chepstow, about 8 miles away; and Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 16 miles away.
The Fence at a glance
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Mork, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Mork, Hudnalls, Lower Meend, Saint Briavels, Whitebrook, and Manorside may also help.
The Orthodontic Journey in The Fence
Many people in The Fence delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Fence
Practices serving The Fence differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, The Fence sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. The Fence's under-16 share sits at 14.8%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,914 residents in The Fence's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to The Fence are Five Acres High School (4.6 miles) and The Dean Academy (5.6 miles). By national deprivation ranking, The Fence is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Fence is about 20 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in The Fence
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, The Fence has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in The Fence offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Fence. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Fence
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to The Fence, Gloucestershire alone. Nearby pages covering Mork, Hudnalls, Lower Meend, Saint Briavels, Whitebrook, and Manorside may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Fence
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Fence often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Fence?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Fence is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 4.6 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Smile Solution Chepstow (7.5 miles) and Lodge Dental (15.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Fence?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of The Fence, 2 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Fence?
The nearest practice to The Fence that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 7.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Lodge Dental (15.5 miles) and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (15.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Fence, Gloucestershire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Fence, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.