Orthodontic practices near Uckington
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Uckington, 23 practices within 10 and 47 practices within 20. The closest is Cheltenham Orthodontics, 2.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham OrthodonticsCheltenham | 2.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (19 reviews) |
| Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic CareCheltenham | 2.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (319 reviews) |
| Illume 360 Dental CareCheltenham | 2.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (53 reviews) |
| Ellie LedgerCheltenham | 2.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Cheltenham Spa Dental & Implant ClinicCheltenham | 2.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Ormond Terrace DentalCheltenham | 2.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 2.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (76 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECheltenham | 2.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Uckington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cheltenham, 2.0 miles south-east; the next are Bishops Cleeve (3.5 miles north-east) and Gloucester (5.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 13 | 2.0 miles south-east |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 3.5 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 5.2 miles south-west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 9.1 miles south-west |
| Stroud | 5 | 12.3 miles south |
| Stonehouse | 2 | 13.3 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 Uckington
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), 13.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 13.6 miles south-west |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 3.5 miles south-east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 2.7 miles south-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 6.2 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Uckington 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,549 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 27.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 80 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% 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 | 5.6% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham — 0.9 miles Pate's Grammar School — 1.1 miles Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 5,092 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cheltenham Orthodontics, Cheltenham — 2 miles Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve, Bishops Cleeve — 4 miles Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre, Gloucester — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 23 within 10 miles, 47 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 Uckington
The nearest practice to Uckington is Cheltenham Orthodontics, 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 47.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve (3.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (6.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Uckington list clear aligners, the nearest 2.3 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 Uckington are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, 2.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 38 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Uckington
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Uckington, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Gloucestershire.
What local practice data suggests in Uckington
There is no orthodontist on our records in Uckington itself. The nearest recorded are Cheltenham Orthodontics, about 2 miles away; Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve in Bishops Cleeve, about 4 miles away; and Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, about 5 miles away.
About Uckington
The nearest other location we cover is Elmstone Hardwicke, around 1 km to the north-east.
What official data says about Uckington
By ONS classification, Uckington falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Uckington falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. With just 13.8% of residents under 16, Uckington skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Uckington, 5.6% of the 1,549 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, Uckington is better served than 83% 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 Uckington are All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham (0.9 miles) and Pate's Grammar School (1.1 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Uckington sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Uckington is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Elmstone Hardwicke, Hayden, Hester's Way, Springbank, Fiddler's Green, and Golden Valley as well as this one.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Uckington
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Uckington helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Uckington
Not every practice near Uckington offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Officially, Uckington is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Uckington falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. With just 13.8% of residents under 16, Uckington skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Uckington, 5.6% of the 1,549 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, Uckington is better served than 83% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Uckington are All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham (0.9 miles) and Pate's Grammar School (1.1 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Uckington close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Uckington is about 38 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Uckington Explained
Patients in Uckington have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Uckington
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Uckington — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Uckington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Uckington
This section helps connect Uckington, Gloucestershire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. If you're still deciding, related pages for Elmstone Hardwicke, Hayden, Hester's Way, Springbank, Fiddler's Green, and Golden Valley may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Uckington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Uckington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Uckington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Uckington is Cheltenham Orthodontics, about 2.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care (2.3 miles) and Illume 360 Dental Care (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Uckington?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Uckington, 23 practices within 10 miles and 47 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Uckington?
The nearest practice to Uckington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, about 2.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Illume 360 Dental Care (2.4 miles) and Cheltenham Spa Dental & Implant Clinic (2.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Uckington, 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 Uckington, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.