Orthodontic practices near Tutnalls
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Tutnalls; 1 practice within 10 and 46 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Solution Chepstow, 8.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 8.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 10.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 10.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 10.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 10.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 12.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 12.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Frampton Dental SurgeryIron Acton | 13.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (44 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tutnalls with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chepstow, 8.5 miles south-west; the next are Monmouth (10.1 miles north-west) and Stonehouse (10.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chepstow | 1 | 8.5 miles south-west |
| Monmouth | 1 | 10.1 miles north-west |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 10.4 miles east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 12.6 miles north-east |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 12.8 miles south |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 13.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tutnalls
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), 10.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 10.4 miles east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 8.5 miles south-west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 15.5 miles north-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 10.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tutnalls 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 23.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,540 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10% aged 16 to 24 and 33% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,681 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 511th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Dean Academy — 0.8 miles SGS Berkeley Green UTC — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,207 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smile Solution Chepstow, Chepstow — 8 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 10 miles Optimal Dental Care, Stonehouse — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 46 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 Tutnalls
The nearest practice to Tutnalls is Smile Solution Chepstow, 8.5 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 46.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: HRS Dental Care (10.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (15.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Tutnalls list clear aligners, the nearest 8.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Tutnalls are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Solution Chepstow, 8.5 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 Tutnalls to Smile Solution Chepstow is roughly 20 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 220 to 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 17.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tutnalls
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What official data says about Tutnalls
Tutnalls is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. With 23.5% of residents under 16, Tutnalls has an above-average share of children. In the census neighbourhood around Tutnalls, 7.6% of the 2,540 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Tutnalls usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Tutnalls are served by secondary schools including The Dean Academy (0.8 miles) and SGS Berkeley Green UTC (2.2 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Tutnalls sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Tutnalls is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 18 miles away.
Practice data for Tutnalls
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Tutnalls. The closest on record are Smile Solution Chepstow, about 8 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 10 miles away; and Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 10 miles away.
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Tutnalls
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tutnalls
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tutnalls often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tutnalls?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tutnalls is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 8.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre (10.1 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (10.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tutnalls?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Tutnalls, 1 practice within 10 miles and 46 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Chepstow, 8.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tutnalls?
The nearest practice to Tutnalls that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 8.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Optimal Dental Care (10.4 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (10.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tutnalls, 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 Tutnalls, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.