Orthodontic practices near Upper Slaughter
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Upper Slaughter; 33 practices within 20. The closest is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, 11.7 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 11.7 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (201 reviews) |
| Pittville Lawn Dental & Implant ClinicCheltenham | 12.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (194 reviews) |
| Cambray DentalCheltenham | 12.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (193 reviews) |
| Oriel Villas Dental SurgeryCheltenham | 12.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (344 reviews) |
| Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s CleeveBishops Cleeve | 12.7 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (163 reviews) |
| Ormond Terrace DentalCheltenham | 12.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 12.7 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (76 reviews) |
| Cheltenham Spa Dental & Implant ClinicCheltenham | 12.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Slaughter with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cheltenham, 11.7 miles west; the next are Bishops Cleeve (12.7 miles west) and Evesham (14.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 13 | 11.7 miles west |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 12.7 miles west |
| Evesham | 1 | 14.5 miles north-west |
| Witney | 3 | 15.2 miles south-east |
| Cirencester | 3 | 15.6 miles south-west |
| Bloxham | 1 | 18.8 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 Upper Slaughter
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Stratford Orthodontics in Stratford-upon-Avon (5.0 from 865 reviews), 19.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford OrthodonticsStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (865 reviews) | 19.7 miles north |
| Evesham Place DentalStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (587 reviews) | 19.5 miles north |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 11.7 miles west |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 12.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Slaughter at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Cotswold |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,913 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 20 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 589th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 40 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Cotswold Academy — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,564 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, Cheltenham — 12 miles Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve, Bishops Cleeve — 13 miles Evesham Orthodontics, Evesham — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 33 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 Slaughter
From Upper Slaughter the nearest practice is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, 11.7 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 33 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve (12.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bloxham Dental @ Banbury (18.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Upper Slaughter list clear aligners, the nearest 11.7 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 Slaughter are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Pittville Lawn Dental & Implant Clinic in Cheltenham, 12.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 40 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upper Slaughter to Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental is roughly 25 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 300 to 610 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £275 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Slaughter
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Orthodontist in Upper Slaughter: Before booking anything in Upper Slaughter, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Gloucestershire.
What we know about practices near Upper Slaughter
There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Slaughter itself. The closest on record are Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, about 12 miles away; Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve in Bishops Cleeve, about 13 miles away; and Evesham Orthodontics, about 14 miles away.
What official data says about Upper Slaughter
Upper Slaughter is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Upper Slaughter's under-16 share, 13.6%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,913 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Slaughter, 5.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. People in Upper Slaughter usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Upper Slaughter are The Cotswold Academy (1.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Upper Slaughter sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper Slaughter is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 40 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Upper Slaughter
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Upper Slaughter
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Upper Slaughter
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Slaughter
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Slaughter often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Slaughter?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Slaughter is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, about 11.7 miles to the west. The next closest are Pittville Lawn Dental & Implant Clinic (12.4 miles) and Cambray Dental (12.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Slaughter?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upper Slaughter, 0 practices within 10 miles and 33 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cheltenham, 11.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Slaughter?
The nearest practice to Upper Slaughter that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Pittville Lawn Dental & Implant Clinic in Cheltenham, about 12.4 miles to the west. Others nearby include Cambray Dental (12.5 miles) and Oriel Villas Dental Surgery (12.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Slaughter, 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 Slaughter, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.