Orthodontic practices near Upleadon
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Upleadon; 9 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, 6.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 6.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 7.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 7.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 7.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 7.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Affinity Dental Care & Implant CentreGloucester | 7.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 8.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 8.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upleadon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gloucester, 6.9 miles south-east; the next are Quedgeley (8.5 miles south-east) and Cheltenham (11.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 8 | 6.9 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 8.5 miles south-east |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 11.8 miles east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 11.9 miles north |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 12.4 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 13.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upleadon
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), 13.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 13.8 miles south |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 13.3 miles east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 12.4 miles east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 7.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upleadon 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 8.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,613 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 42.8% aged 16 to 24 and 15% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 86 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 430th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.7% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 976 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 7 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 8 miles Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care, Cheltenham — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 53 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 Upleadon
The nearest practice to Upleadon is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, 6.9 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 are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (7.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (7.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Upleadon list clear aligners, the nearest 7.2 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 Upleadon are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, 7.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upleadon to ROGER MOORE DENTAL is roughly 15 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upleadon
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Orthodontist in Upleadon: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Upleadon, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Gloucestershire.
Widen your local search
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Brand Green, Malswick, Pauntley, Compton Green, Littleford, and Hawcross may also help.
A quick look at Upleadon
Just around 2 km north-west, Brand Green is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What official data says about Upleadon
Upleadon's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 8.6% of Upleadon's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Upleadon, 3.7% of the 2,613 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Upleadon; the nearest is about 7 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Upleadon are served by secondary schools including Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre (2.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Upleadon sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upleadon is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 35 miles away.
Local treatment availability around Upleadon
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upleadon itself. The nearest recorded are ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 7 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 8 miles away; and Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, about 12 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Upleadon Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Upleadon offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Upleadon — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Upleadon — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Upleadon is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Upleadon has a smaller share of children than most areas — 8.6% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.7% of the 2,613 residents in Upleadon's census neighbourhood, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Upleadon; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Upleadon are served by secondary schools including Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre (2.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Upleadon is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upleadon is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 35 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Upleadon. The nearest we do hold are ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 7 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 8 miles away; and Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, about 12 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
The Orthodontic Journey in Upleadon
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Upleadon helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Upleadon
- 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?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Upleadon
Treatment in Upleadon runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upleadon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upleadon
This part of the page places Upleadon, Gloucestershire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering Brand Green, Malswick, Pauntley, Compton Green, Littleford, and Hawcross may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Upleadon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upleadon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upleadon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upleadon is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 6.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Phoenix Orthodontics (7.2 miles) and Gloucester Dental Care (7.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upleadon?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upleadon, 9 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Gloucester, 6.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upleadon?
The nearest practice to Upleadon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, about 7.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Gloucester Dental Care (7.3 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (8.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upleadon, 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 Upleadon, 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.