Orthodontic practices near Twigworth
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Twigworth, 23 practices within 10 and 45 practices within 20. The closest is Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, 2.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity Dental Care & Implant CentreGloucester | 2.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 2.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 2.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 2.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 2.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 2.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 3.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Cotteswold House Dental CareGloucester | 3.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (151 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Twigworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gloucester, 2.0 miles south; the next are Cheltenham (5.4 miles east) and Quedgeley (5.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 8 | 2.0 miles south |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 5.4 miles east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 5.7 miles south-west |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 7.4 miles north-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 10.4 miles south |
| Stonehouse | 2 | 10.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Twigworth
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), 10.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 10.9 miles south |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 7.0 miles east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 6.1 miles east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 2.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Twigworth at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Tewkesbury |
| 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 |
| Population | 728 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,345 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 32.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 590 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 116th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.0 miles away, closer than 68% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sir Thomas Rich's School — 2.0 miles Denmark Road High School — 2.0 miles Churchdown School — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,989 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre, Gloucester — 2 miles Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care, Cheltenham — 5 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 23 within 10 miles, 45 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 Twigworth
The nearest practice to Twigworth is Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, 2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 23 practices, and within 20 there are 45.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (2.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (2.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Twigworth list clear aligners, the nearest 2.6 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 Twigworth are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Gloucester Dental Care, 2.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Twigworth
Gloucestershire12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Twigworth
Orthodontist in Twigworth: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Twigworth? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Gloucestershire. Twigworth — a small village with a population of around 728 — is covered on this page specifically.
Where Twigworth sits locally
Twigworth is home to around 728 people, classing it as a small village within Gloucestershire. The nearest other location we cover is Wallsworth, around 1 km to the north-west.
Twigworth in context
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Twigworth sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 19.3% of Twigworth's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,345 residents in the neighbourhood around Twigworth, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Twigworth has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Twigworth are served by secondary schools including Sir Thomas Rich's School (2.0 miles) and Denmark Road High School (2.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Twigworth close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Twigworth is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Innsworth, Wallsworth, Bishop's Norton, Down Hatherley, Longlevens, and Gloucester can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Local provider signals in Twigworth
There is no orthodontist on our records in Twigworth itself. The closest on record are Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, about 2 miles away; Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, about 5 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 6 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Twigworth
Many people in Twigworth delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Twigworth
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Twigworth follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Twigworth Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Twigworth 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Twigworth — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Twigworth vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Twigworth — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 19.3% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,345 residents in the neighbourhood around Twigworth, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Twigworth has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Twigworth are Sir Thomas Rich's School (2.0 miles) and Denmark Road High School (2.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Twigworth close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Twigworth is about 34 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Twigworth itself. The nearest recorded are Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, about 2 miles away; Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, about 5 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 6 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Twigworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Twigworth
These links help widen your research beyond Twigworth, Gloucestershire if you're open to travelling a little further. For a broader comparison, pages for Innsworth, Wallsworth, Bishop's Norton, Down Hatherley, Longlevens, and Gloucester follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Twigworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Twigworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Twigworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Twigworth is Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, about 2.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Gloucester Dental Care (2.3 miles) and Phoenix Orthodontics (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Twigworth?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Twigworth, 23 practices within 10 miles and 45 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Twigworth?
The nearest practice to Twigworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Gloucester Dental Care, about 2.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Phoenix Orthodontics (2.6 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (3.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Twigworth, Gloucestershire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Twigworth, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.