Orthodontic practices near Westbury on Severn
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Westbury on Severn; 17 practices within 10 and 36 practices within 20. The closest is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 5.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 5.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 7.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 7.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 7.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 7.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 7.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 7.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 7.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Westbury on Severn with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Quedgeley, 5.5 miles east; the next are Stonehouse (7.2 miles south-east) and Gloucester (7.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley | 1 | 5.5 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 7.2 miles south-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 7.5 miles east |
| Stroud | 5 | 9.7 miles south-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 12.7 miles west |
| Cheltenham | 12 | 14.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Westbury on Severn
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), 7.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 7.5 miles south-east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 15.2 miles east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 7.8 miles east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 7.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Westbury on Severn 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,394 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 24.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 52 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 352nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | SGS Forest High School — 3.6 miles Dene Magna and Sixth Form — 4.2 miles Severn Vale School — 5.3 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 6 miles Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, Stonehouse — 7 miles The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, Gloucester — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 36 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 Westbury on Severn
From Westbury on Severn the nearest practice is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 5.5 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. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 36.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (7.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (7.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Westbury on Severn list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 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 Westbury on Severn are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, 7.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Westbury on Severn to St.James Dental is roughly 10 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 140 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Westbury on Severn
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Orthodontist in Westbury on Severn: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Westbury on Severn understand their options before committing to an appointment. It connects local orthodontic research in Westbury on Severn with the wider Gloucestershire area.
What official data says about Westbury on Severn
Westbury on Severn — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 15% of Westbury on Severn's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,394 residents in the neighbourhood around Westbury on Severn, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. People in Westbury on Severn usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Westbury on Severn attend schools such as SGS Forest High School (3.6 miles) and Dene Magna and Sixth Form (4.2 miles). Westbury on Severn's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Westbury on Severn is about 26 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Northwood Green, Stantway, Arlingham, Broadoak, Chaxhill, and Grange Court.
Local snapshot of Westbury on Severn
Stantway is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km east of Westbury on Severn.
What we know about practices near Westbury on Severn
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Westbury on Severn itself. The nearest we do hold are St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 6 miles away; Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 7 miles away; and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Westbury on Severn
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Westbury on Severn can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Westbury on Severn offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Westbury on Severn
Orthodontic treatment in Westbury on Severn is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Westbury on Severn
- 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?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Westbury on Severn
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Westbury on Severn — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Westbury on Severn is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 15% of Westbury on Severn's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Westbury on Severn, 6.7% of the 1,394 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Westbury on Severn has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Westbury on Severn are served by secondary schools including SGS Forest High School (3.6 miles) and Dene Magna and Sixth Form (4.2 miles). Westbury on Severn sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Westbury on Severn is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Westbury on Severn. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Westbury on Severn
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire. You can also browse nearby location pages including Northwood Green, Stantway, Arlingham, Broadoak, Chaxhill, and Grange Court.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Westbury on Severn
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Westbury on Severn often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Westbury on Severn?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Westbury on Severn is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 5.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (7.2 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (7.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Westbury on Severn?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Westbury on Severn, 17 practices within 10 miles and 36 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Quedgeley, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Westbury on Severn?
The nearest practice to Westbury on Severn that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 7.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Optimal Dental Care (7.5 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (7.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Westbury on Severn, 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.