Orthodontic practices near Upper Cam
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Upper Cam, 9 practices within 10 and 68 practices within 20. The closest is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 4.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 4.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 4.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 4.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 6.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 6.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 6.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 7.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Nuno Bento | OsteopathStroud | 7.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (38 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Cam with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stonehouse, 4.6 miles north-east; the next are Stroud (6.8 miles north-east) and Quedgeley (9.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse | 3 | 4.6 miles north-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 6.8 miles north-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 9.4 miles north |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 11.1 miles south |
| Gloucester | 8 | 11.6 miles north-east |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 12.6 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 Upper Cam
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), 4.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 4.6 miles north-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 14.0 miles west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 12.3 miles north-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 4.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Cam at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Stroud |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,201 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,131 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 279th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Rednock School — 0.9 miles Katharine Lady Berkeley's School — 4.7 miles Maidenhill School — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,280 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Optimal Dental Care, Stonehouse — 5 miles Rowcroft Dental Centre, Stroud — 7 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 68 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 Upper Cam
The nearest practice to Upper Cam is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 4.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 68.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: HRS Dental Care (4.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (12.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Upper Cam list clear aligners, the nearest 4.8 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 Upper Cam are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 4.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Cam
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Orthodontist in Upper Cam: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Upper Cam, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Gloucestershire.
Facts about Upper Cam
Just under 1 km north, Cam is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice signals around Upper Cam
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Upper Cam. The nearest recorded are Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 5 miles away; Rowcroft Dental Centre in Stroud, about 7 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 9 miles away.
Upper Cam in context
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Upper Cam sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.2% of Upper Cam's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Cam, 6.1% of the 1,201 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Upper Cam is better served than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Upper Cam are served by secondary schools including Rednock School (0.9 miles) and Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Upper Cam's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper Cam is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Cam, Norman Hill, Everlands, Fairmead, Lower Cam, and Summerhayes.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Upper Cam
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Upper Cam helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Upper Cam
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Upper Cam
Treatment in Upper Cam runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Upper Cam Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Upper Cam offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Upper Cam — Local Context
Practices serving Upper Cam differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Upper Cam is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Upper Cam falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 16.2% of Upper Cam's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Cam, 6.1% of the 1,201 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Upper Cam is better served than 52% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Upper Cam are served by secondary schools including Rednock School (0.9 miles) and Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Upper Cam close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Cam is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 20 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upper Cam itself. The closest on record are Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 5 miles away; Rowcroft Dental Centre in Stroud, about 7 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 9 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Cam. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Cam
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Upper Cam, Gloucestershire, these local links help you keep browsing. Other local pages worth browsing include Cam, Norman Hill, Everlands, Fairmead, Lower Cam, and Summerhayes.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Cam
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Cam often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Cam?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Cam is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 4.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are HRS Dental Care (4.8 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (4.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Cam?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Upper Cam, 9 practices within 10 miles and 68 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Cam?
The nearest practice to Upper Cam that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 4.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include HRS Dental Care (4.8 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (4.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Cam, 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 Upper Cam, Gloucestershire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.