Orthodontic practices near The Island
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of The Island, 31 practices within 10 and 40 practices within 20. The closest is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, 0.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 0.2 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 0.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 0.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 0.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 0.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Affinity Dental Care & Implant CentreGloucester | 1.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Cotteswold House Dental CareGloucester | 2.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (151 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Island with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gloucester, 0.2 miles south; the next are Quedgeley (3.3 miles south-west) and Cheltenham (6.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 8 | 0.2 miles south |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 3.3 miles south-west |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 6.9 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 8.3 miles south |
| Stroud | 5 | 8.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Island
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), 8.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 8.6 miles south |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 8.6 miles east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 7.7 miles east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 0.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Island at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Gloucester |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,761 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.5% aged 16 to 24 and 36.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 35% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,378 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 6th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Denmark Road High School — 0.6 miles Ribston Hall High School — 1.7 miles Sir Thomas Rich's School — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 9,187 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — under a mile St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 3 miles Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care, Cheltenham — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 31 within 10 miles, 40 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 Island
The nearest practice to The Island is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 31 practices, and within 20 there are 40.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around The Island list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Island are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 32 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Island
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Orthodontist in The Island: People exploring braces and clear aligners in The Island often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Gloucestershire.
Practice signals around The Island
No orthodontic practice is recorded in The Island. The nearest recorded are ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, under a mile away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 3 miles away; and Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, about 7 miles away.
The Island in context
ONS classifies The Island as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in The Island. Census data puts only 13.2% of The Island's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,761 residents in the neighbourhood around The Island, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), The Island has more choice than 72% of towns in England. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near The Island attend schools such as Denmark Road High School (0.6 miles) and Ribston Hall High School (1.7 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks The Island among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Island is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 32 miles away.
Where The Island sits locally
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Gloucester, the closest linked location.
More local pages to browse
Nearby location pages including Gloucester, High Orchard, Kingsholm, Pool Meadow, Walham, and Tredworth can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
All Orthodontic Options in The Island Explained
Patients in The Island have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in The Island 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.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in The Island
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in The Island helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in The Island
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Island
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving The Island. Officially, The Island is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in The Island falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.2% of The Island's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,761 residents in The Island's census neighbourhood, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), The Island has more choice than 72% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in The Island are served by secondary schools including Denmark Road High School (0.6 miles) and Ribston Hall High School (1.7 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, The Island sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Island is about 32 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Island. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Island
These links help widen your research beyond The Island, Gloucestershire if you're open to travelling a little further. This page links onward to Gloucester, High Orchard, Kingsholm, Pool Meadow, Walham, and Tredworth for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Island
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Island often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Island?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Island is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 0.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Phoenix Orthodontics (0.5 miles) and Gloucester Dental Care (0.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Island?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of The Island, 31 practices within 10 miles and 40 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Island?
The nearest practice to The Island that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, about 0.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Gloucester Dental Care (0.6 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (1.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Island, 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 The Island, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.