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Orthodontic practices near Tickshill

On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Tickshill, 9 practices within 10 and 55 practices within 20. The closest is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 3.6 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Optimal Dental CareStonehouse3.6 miles north-east✓––5.0 (303 reviews)
HRS Dental CareStonehouse3.6 miles north-east✓–✓4.7 (102 reviews)
Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse3.9 miles north-east✓✓✓5.0 (26 reviews)
Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud5.3 miles north-east––✓4.9 (323 reviews)
Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud5.4 miles north-east–––3.2 (64 reviews)
Brockley House DentalStroud5.5 miles north-east✓–✓4.6 (500 reviews)
Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud5.5 miles north-east–––5.0 (5 reviews)
Nuno Bento | OsteopathStroud5.7 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 Tickshill with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stonehouse, 3.6 miles north-east; the next are Stroud (5.3 miles north-east) and Quedgeley (8.9 miles north).

PlacePracticesNearest
Stonehouse33.6 miles north-east
Stroud55.3 miles north-east
Quedgeley18.9 miles north
Gloucester810.9 miles north
Chipping Sodbury211.5 miles south
Iron Acton113.4 miles south-west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tickshill

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), 3.6 miles north-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Optimal Dental CareStonehouse5.0 (303 reviews)3.6 miles north-east
Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow5.0 (151 reviews)15.7 miles west
Dr Naiz KhanGloucester5.0 (70 reviews)11.7 miles north
Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse5.0 (26 reviews)3.9 miles north-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Tickshill at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaStroud
NHS dental servicesNHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1615.7% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,102 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car4.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre93 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England
Access within Gloucestershire213th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles)
Nearest practice compared3.6 miles away, closer than 51% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.6% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire
Nearest university dental hospitalBristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 20 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsRednock School — 1.8 miles
Maidenhill School — 4.0 miles
Marling School — 4.8 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles1 school, about 1,280 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay17.4% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesOptimal Dental Care, Stonehouse — 4 miles
Rowcroft Dental Centre, Stroud — 5 miles
St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 9 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles9 within 10 miles, 55 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 Tickshill

Tickshill is 3.6 miles from Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 55.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: HRS Dental Care (3.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (11.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Tickshill list clear aligners, the nearest 3.6 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 Tickshill are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 3.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 20 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Tickshill

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Local orthodontic treatment in Tickshill

Orthodontist in Tickshill: Before booking anything in Tickshill, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It connects local orthodontic research in Tickshill with the wider Gloucestershire area.

Facts about Tickshill

Just under 1 km north, Far Green is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Local treatment availability around Tickshill

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Tickshill itself. The nearest we do hold are Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 4 miles away; Rowcroft Dental Centre in Stroud, about 5 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 9 miles away.

What official data says about Tickshill

ONS classifies Tickshill as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Tickshill falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Tickshill's under-16 share sits at 15.7%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,102 residents in Tickshill's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Tickshill has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Tickshill are Rednock School (1.8 miles) and Maidenhill School (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Tickshill falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Tickshill is about 20 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.

Continue your local research

Nearby location pages including Far Green, Coaley, Hamshill, Ashmead Green, Rockstowes, and Farfield can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Tickshill

The orthodontic landscape in Tickshill offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Tickshill

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Tickshill — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Tickshill

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Tickshill helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage

Every case in Tickshill follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Tickshill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Tickshill

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tickshill often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tickshill?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tickshill is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 3.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are HRS Dental Care (3.6 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (3.9 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Tickshill?

Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Tickshill, 9 practices within 10 miles and 55 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tickshill?

The nearest practice to Tickshill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 3.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include HRS Dental Care (3.6 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (3.9 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tickshill, Gloucestershire?

Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Tickshill, Gloucestershire?

Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.

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TitleTickshill, Gloucestershire Smile Straightening
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified11 October 2026
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