Orthodontic practices near The Pludds
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of The Pludds; 1 practice within 10 and 28 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 6.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 6.5 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 12.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 13.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 13.4 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 13.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 13.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 13.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 13.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Pludds with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 6.5 miles west; the next are Quedgeley (12.0 miles east) and Stonehouse (13.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 6.5 miles west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 12.0 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 13.3 miles south-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 13.4 miles east |
| Chepstow | 1 | 14.5 miles south |
| Stroud | 5 | 16.0 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Pludds
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), 13.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 13.5 miles south-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 14.5 miles south |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 13.7 miles east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 13.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Pludds 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 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,814 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 25% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 262 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 413th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | SGS Forest High School — 2.9 miles Five Acres High School — 3.0 miles Dene Magna and Sixth Form — 3.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 255 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 6 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 12 miles Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, Stonehouse — 13 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 28 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 5 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 Pludds
The nearest practice to The Pludds is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 6.5 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 28.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (13.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (13.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around The Pludds list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Pludds are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, 13.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Pludds to The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Pludds
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in The Pludds, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Gloucestershire.
Local treatment availability around The Pludds
We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Pludds itself. The closest on record are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 6 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 12 miles away; and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 13 miles away.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Central Lydbrook, Joy's Green, Lydbrook, Ruardean, Ruardean Woodside, and Carterspiece as well as this one.
Local context for The Pludds
Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Central Lydbrook, the closest linked location.
The Pludds in context
ONS classifies The Pludds as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in The Pludds. Census figures show 15.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around The Pludds, 5.7% of the 1,814 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in The Pludds usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near The Pludds attend schools such as SGS Forest High School (2.9 miles) and Five Acres High School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. The Pludds sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Pludds is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for The Pludds
Many people in The Pludds delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Pludds
No orthodontic practice covers The Pludds directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 5 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. The Pludds — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 15.4% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,814 residents in the neighbourhood around The Pludds, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. The Pludds has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in The Pludds are served by secondary schools including SGS Forest High School (2.9 miles) and Five Acres High School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts The Pludds close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to The Pludds is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in The Pludds
The orthodontic landscape in The Pludds offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in The Pludds
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Pludds. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Pludds
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in The Pludds, Gloucestershire. You can also browse nearby location pages including Central Lydbrook, Joy's Green, Lydbrook, Ruardean, Ruardean Woodside, and Carterspiece.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Pludds
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Pludds often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Pludds?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Pludds is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 6.5 miles to the west. The next closest are St.James Dental (12.0 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (13.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Pludds?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Pludds, 1 practice within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 6.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Pludds?
The nearest practice to The Pludds that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 13.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Optimal Dental Care (13.5 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (13.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Pludds, Gloucestershire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Pludds, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.