Orthodontic practices near The Moat
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of The Moat; 11 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, 7.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 7.6 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 7.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| Affinity Dental Care & Implant CentreGloucester | 7.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 7.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 8.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 8.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 8.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Cotteswold House Dental CareGloucester | 9.3 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 Moat with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gloucester, 7.6 miles south; the next are Great Malvern (9.6 miles north) and Quedgeley (10.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 8 | 7.6 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 9.6 miles north |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 10.0 miles south |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 10.3 miles east |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 10.4 miles south-east |
| Worcester | 2 | 14.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Moat
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental (5.0 from 201 reviews), 11.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 11.9 miles south-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 14.5 miles north |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 11.1 miles south-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 8.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Moat 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,978 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 68 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 460th 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% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre — 5.2 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 8 miles Ascent Dental Care Malvern, Great Malvern — 10 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 53 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 Moat
The nearest practice to The Moat is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, 7.6 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (7.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around The Moat list clear aligners, the nearest 7.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Moat are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Gloucester Dental Care, 7.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 37 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Moat to ROGER MOORE DENTAL is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Moat
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Orthodontist in The Moat: Before booking anything in The Moat, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Gloucestershire.
Practice signals around The Moat
We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Moat itself. The nearest recorded are ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 8 miles away; Ascent Dental Care Malvern in Great Malvern, about 10 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 10 miles away.
What official data says about The Moat
Officially, The Moat is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. The Moat's under-16 share sits at 16%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around The Moat, 6% of the 1,978 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The Moat has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in The Moat are served by secondary schools including Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre (5.2 miles). The Moat'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 The Moat is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 37 miles away.
The Moat in numbers
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Pillows Green, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Corse, Corse and Staunton, Gadfield Elm, Pillows Green, Eldersfield, and Frogsmarsh may also help.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for The Moat
Starting orthodontic treatment in The Moat can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in The Moat
Treatment in The Moat runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in The Moat
Patients in The Moat have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. 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 Moat 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 Moat. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Moat
This section helps connect The Moat, Gloucestershire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. This page links onward to Corse, Corse and Staunton, Gadfield Elm, Pillows Green, Eldersfield, and Frogsmarsh for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Moat
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Moat often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Moat?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Moat is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 7.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Gloucester Dental Care (7.7 miles) and Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre (7.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Moat?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Moat, 11 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Gloucester, 7.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Moat?
The nearest practice to The Moat that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Gloucester Dental Care, about 7.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Phoenix Orthodontics (7.8 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (8.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Moat, 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 The Moat, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.