Orthodontic practices near The Rangers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of The Rangers; 10 practices within 10 and 71 practices within 20. The closest is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 5.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 5.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 7.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 7.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 7.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 7.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Nuno Bento | OsteopathStroud | 7.6 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 Rangers with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stonehouse, 5.4 miles north-east; the next are Stroud (7.2 miles north-east) and Chipping Sodbury (9.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse | 3 | 5.4 miles north-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 7.2 miles north-east |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 9.8 miles south |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 10.6 miles north |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 11.5 miles south-west |
| Gloucester | 8 | 12.6 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 Rangers
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), 5.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 14.1 miles west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 13.5 miles north |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 5.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Rangers 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,067 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 | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 32.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,496 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 340th 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 — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Rednock School — 0.6 miles Katharine Lady Berkeley's School — 3.4 miles Maidenhill School — 5.9 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 — 5 miles Imperial Dental Group Stroud, Stroud — 7 miles Ridge Dental, Chipping Sodbury — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 71 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 Rangers
The nearest practice to The Rangers is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 5.4 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 10 practices, and within 20 there are 71.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: HRS Dental Care (5.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (13.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around The Rangers list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around The Rangers are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 5.4 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 Rangers to Optimal Dental Care is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 20.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Rangers
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What official data says about The Rangers
ONS classifies The Rangers as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 16.8% of The Rangers's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,067 residents in the neighbourhood around The Rangers, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of The Rangers; the nearest is about 5 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near The Rangers attend schools such as Rednock School (0.6 miles) and Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, The Rangers is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Rangers is about 18 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Local snapshot of The Rangers
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Local orthodontic signals in The Rangers
There is no orthodontist on our records in The Rangers itself. The nearest recorded are Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 5 miles away; Imperial Dental Group Stroud, about 7 miles away; and Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, about 10 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in The Rangers
Starting orthodontic treatment in The Rangers 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Rangers
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving The Rangers. ONS classifies The Rangers as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in The Rangers falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 16.8% of The Rangers's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 2,067 residents in The Rangers's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. People in The Rangers usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to The Rangers are Rednock School (0.6 miles) and Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. The Rangers sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Rangers is about 18 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in The Rangers
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, The Rangers has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in The Rangers — Local Context
Practices serving The Rangers differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. The Rangers — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. The Rangers's under-16 share sits at 16.8%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around The Rangers, 6.1% of the 2,067 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 Rangers; the nearest is about 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to The Rangers are Rednock School (0.6 miles) and Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. The Rangers sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Rangers is about 18 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. No orthodontic practice is recorded in The Rangers. The closest on record are Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 5 miles away; Imperial Dental Group Stroud, about 7 miles away; and Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, about 10 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Rangers. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in The Rangers, Gloucestershire. You can also browse nearby location pages including Dursley, Everlands, Farfield, Ashmead Green, Cam, and Forthay.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Rangers
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Rangers often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Rangers?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Rangers is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 5.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are HRS Dental Care (5.5 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Rangers?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Rangers, 10 practices within 10 miles and 71 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stonehouse, 5.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Rangers?
The nearest practice to The Rangers that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 5.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include HRS Dental Care (5.5 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Rangers, Gloucestershire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Rangers, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.