Orthodontic practices near Upper Swell
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Upper Swell; 33 practices within 20. The closest is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, 13.7 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 13.7 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (201 reviews) |
| Evesham OrthodonticsEvesham | 13.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s CleeveBishops Cleeve | 14.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (163 reviews) |
| Pittville Lawn Dental & Implant ClinicCheltenham | 14.3 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (194 reviews) |
| Cambray DentalCheltenham | 14.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (193 reviews) |
| Oriel Villas Dental SurgeryCheltenham | 14.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (344 reviews) |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 14.6 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (76 reviews) |
| Ormond Terrace DentalCheltenham | 14.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Swell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cheltenham, 13.7 miles west; the next are Evesham (13.8 miles north-west) and Bishops Cleeve (14.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 13 | 13.7 miles west |
| Evesham | 1 | 13.8 miles north-west |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 14.1 miles west |
| Witney | 3 | 15.2 miles south-east |
| Bloxham | 1 | 16.5 miles east |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 5 | 17.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Swell
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), 17.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford OrthodonticsStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (865 reviews) | 17.4 miles north |
| Evesham Place DentalStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (587 reviews) | 17.3 miles north |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 13.7 miles west |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 14.6 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Swell 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: Nearer to 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 | 610th 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 — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Cotswold Academy — 3.6 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, Cheltenham — 14 miles Evesham Orthodontics, Evesham — 14 miles Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve, Bishops Cleeve — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 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 Swell
The nearest practice to Upper Swell is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, 13.7 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. 33 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve (14.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bloxham Dental @ Banbury (16.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Upper Swell list clear aligners, the nearest 13.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Swell are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Evesham Orthodontics, 13.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upper Swell to Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental is roughly 30 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 360 to 710 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £320 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 360 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 Swell
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Orthodontist in Upper Swell: People weighing up braces or aligners in Upper Swell can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Gloucestershire and the surrounding area.
What local practice data suggests in Upper Swell
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Upper Swell. The closest on record are Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, about 14 miles away; Evesham Orthodontics, about 14 miles away; and Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve in Bishops Cleeve, about 14 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Lower Swell, Donnington, Ganborough, Stow on the Wold, Longborough, and Maugersbury.
Local context for Upper Swell
The nearest other location we cover is Lower Swell, around 1 km to the south-west.
Upper Swell in context
Officially, Upper Swell is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Upper Swell falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. With just 13.6% of residents under 16, Upper Swell skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Swell, 5.2% of the 1,913 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Upper Swell has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 14 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Upper Swell are served by secondary schools including The Cotswold Academy (3.6 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Upper Swell is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upper Swell is about 38 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Upper Swell
Patients in Upper Swell have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Upper Swell
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Upper Swell — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Upper Swell
Many people in Upper Swell delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Upper Swell follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Swell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Swell
This section helps connect Upper Swell, Gloucestershire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Nearby pages covering Lower Swell, Donnington, Ganborough, Stow on the Wold, Longborough, and Maugersbury may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Swell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Swell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Swell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Swell is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, about 13.7 miles to the west. The next closest are Evesham Orthodontics (13.8 miles) and Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve (14.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Swell?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upper Swell, 0 practices within 10 miles and 33 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cheltenham, 13.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Swell?
The nearest practice to Upper Swell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Evesham Orthodontics, about 13.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Pittville Lawn Dental & Implant Clinic (14.3 miles) and Cambray Dental (14.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Swell, Gloucestershire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Swell, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.