Orthodontic practices near The Quarry
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of The Quarry; 8 practices within 10 and 67 practices within 20. The closest is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 5.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 5.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 6.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 7.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 7.9 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 8.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 8.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Nuno Bento | OsteopathStroud | 8.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (38 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Quarry with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stonehouse, 5.7 miles north-east; the next are Stroud (7.9 miles north-east) and Chipping Sodbury (10.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse | 3 | 5.7 miles north-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 7.9 miles north-east |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 10.2 miles south |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 10.4 miles north-east |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 11.6 miles south |
| Gloucester | 8 | 12.6 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Quarry
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 north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 5.7 miles north-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 13.0 miles west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 13.3 miles north-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 6.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Quarry 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,024 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 48 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 365th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Rednock School — 1.0 miles Katharine Lady Berkeley's School — 4.1 miles SGS Berkeley Green UTC — 5.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,280 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Optimal Dental Care, Stonehouse — 6 miles Imperial Dental Group Stroud, Stroud — 8 miles Ridge Dental, Chipping Sodbury — 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 | 8 within 10 miles, 67 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 Quarry
From The Quarry the nearest practice is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 5.7 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 67.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: HRS Dental Care (5.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (13.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around The Quarry list clear aligners, the nearest 5.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Quarry are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 5.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 18 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Quarry to Optimal Dental Care 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Quarry
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Orthodontist in The Quarry: Before booking anything in The Quarry, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Gloucestershire and the surrounding area.
Practice signals around The Quarry
No orthodontic practice is recorded in The Quarry. The closest on record are Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 6 miles away; Imperial Dental Group Stroud, about 8 miles away; and Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, about 10 miles away.
Local snapshot of The Quarry
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Sandpits, the closest linked location.
Compare nearby areas
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Sandpits, Stinchcombe, Tilsdown, Fairmead, Lower Cam, and Summerhayes may also help.
Area profile for The Quarry
By ONS classification, The Quarry falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in The Quarry falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. The Quarry's under-16 share sits at 15.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around The Quarry, 6.3% of the 2,024 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The Quarry has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near The Quarry attend schools such as Rednock School (1.0 miles) and Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, The Quarry sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Quarry is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 18 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in The Quarry
Many people in The Quarry delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in The Quarry follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in The Quarry
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, The Quarry has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in The Quarry — Local Context
Provision in The Quarry varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. The Quarry's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, The Quarry falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 15.5% of The Quarry's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around The Quarry, 6.3% of the 2,024 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of The Quarry; the nearest is about 6 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in The Quarry are served by secondary schools including Rednock School (1.0 miles) and Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks The Quarry among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Quarry is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 18 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in The Quarry itself. The nearest we do hold are Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 6 miles away; Imperial Dental Group Stroud, about 8 miles away; and Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, about 10 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Quarry. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Quarry
These local links are here for anyone comparing The Quarry, Gloucestershire against nearby alternatives. This page links onward to Sandpits, Stinchcombe, Tilsdown, Fairmead, Lower Cam, and Summerhayes for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Quarry
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Quarry often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Quarry?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Quarry is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 5.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are HRS Dental Care (5.9 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (6.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Quarry?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Quarry, 8 practices within 10 miles and 67 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stonehouse, 5.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Quarry?
The nearest practice to The Quarry that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 5.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include HRS Dental Care (5.9 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (6.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Quarry, 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 Quarry, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.