NHS Treatment in Uplands at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of 2,470 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Brockley House Dental, Stroud — under a mile; 7 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Stroud High School — 1.0 miles Marling School — 1.1 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — about 26 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Uplands
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Uplands, 17 practices within 10 and 39 practices within 20. The closest is Nuno Bento | Osteopath in Stroud, 0.1 miles south-west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Brockley House Dental, 0.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 0.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 2.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 3.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 3.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 7.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 8.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Uplands with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Stroud, 0.3 miles south-west; the next are Stonehouse (2.6 miles west) and Gloucester (7.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stroud | 1 | 0.3 miles south-west |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 2.6 miles west |
| Gloucester | 3 | 7.1 miles north |
| Cirencester | 2 | 10.6 miles east |
| Cheltenham | 5 | 11.2 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Uplands
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), 3.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 3.1 miles west |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 3.1 miles west |
| Cirencester Dental PracticeCirencester | 4.9 (413 reviews) | 10.6 miles east |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 4.9 (208 reviews) | 7.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Uplands, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Leckhampton Dental Clinic, 10.9 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Brockley House Dental, Stroud, under a mile away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Uplands are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
The NHS orthodontic pathway in Uplands focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. Knowing what the NHS can and cannot provide makes the NHS-versus-private decision clearer.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Uplands
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. How long NHS treatment takes to start in Gloucestershire depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Not every practice near Uplands offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Uplands's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. In the census neighbourhood around Uplands, 6.5% of the 2,470 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Uplands is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away. For NHS dental services, Uplands falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Uplands's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Census data puts 16.4% of Uplands's population at under 16. Families in Uplands are served by secondary schools including Stroud High School (1.0 miles) and Marling School (1.1 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Uplands is better served than 69% of towns in England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Uplands. The nearest recorded are Nuno Bento | Osteopath in Stroud, under a mile away; HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 3 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 6 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
NHS Waiting Times in Uplands
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Gloucestershire vary and can range from 12 to 36 months from referral to treatment starting. For families where timing is important — particularly approaching the optimal treatment age — private orthodontics eliminates the wait entirely and typically begins within a few weeks of consultation.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Uplands
The NHS route covers the whole course, from the specialist assessment to the retainers at the end.
Private treatment in Uplands trades cost for speed and choice — around £1,500–£3,500 for metal braces, but starting within weeks and with ceramic, lingual and aligner options on the table.
Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Uplands
Children's orthodontics in Uplands covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. Not every child who sees an orthodontist needs treatment right away, but early identification allows targeted intervention. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Uplands
Space maintainers keep the space from a baby tooth lost too soon from closing up, so neighbouring teeth don't drift into the gap before the adult tooth is ready to come through.
NHS Brace Eligibility in Uplands
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across Gloucestershire to decide who receives funded treatment. This guide explains how IOTN works, who qualifies, and what private options exist if you don't.
Eligibility in Uplands — Local Context
How long NHS treatment takes to start in Gloucestershire depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Uplands
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Uplands?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Uplands is Nuno Bento | Osteopath in Stroud, about 0.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Brockley House Dental (0.3 miles) and Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional Therapy (0.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Uplands?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Uplands, 17 practices within 10 miles and 39 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Uplands?
The nearest practice to Uplands that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Brockley House Dental in Stroud, about 0.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include HRS Dental Care (2.6 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (3.1 miles).
Is tooth decay common among young children near Uplands?
OHID figures for this ICB show 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
What NHS area is Uplands in for dental services?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board.
How deprived is Uplands compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Uplands is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Is Uplands rural or urban?
ONS classifies Uplands as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
What happens if I miss NHS appointments?
NHS orthodontic contracts require reasonable attendance. Repeatedly missing adjustment appointments can lead to treatment being discontinued, as it extends the course and ties up limited NHS capacity. If you're struggling to attend, tell the practice rather than simply not turning up.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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