Orthodontic practices near Whitecroft
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Whitecroft; 2 practices within 10 and 37 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 7.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 7.9 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 9.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 11.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 11.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 12.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 12.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 14.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 14.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Whitecroft with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 7.9 miles north-west; the next are Chepstow (9.1 miles south-west) and Stonehouse (11.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 7.9 miles north-west |
| Chepstow | 1 | 9.1 miles south-west |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 11.4 miles east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 12.7 miles north-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 14.2 miles east |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 14.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Whitecroft
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), 11.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 11.5 miles east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 9.1 miles south-west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 15.4 miles north-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 11.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Whitecroft 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,663 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 383 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 477th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Dean Academy — 2.0 miles SGS Berkeley Green UTC — 4.6 miles Five Acres High School — 4.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 816 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 8 miles Smile Solution Chepstow, Chepstow — 9 miles Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, Stonehouse — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 37 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 Whitecroft
The nearest practice to Whitecroft is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 7.9 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 37.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: HRS Dental Care (12 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (15.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Whitecroft list clear aligners, the nearest 7.9 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 Whitecroft are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Solution Chepstow, 9.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 20 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Whitecroft to The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre is roughly 20 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 210 to 410 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Whitecroft
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Orthodontist in Whitecroft: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Whitecroft understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Gloucestershire.
Area profile for Whitecroft
Whitecroft is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.9% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,663 residents in the neighbourhood around Whitecroft, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Whitecroft; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Whitecroft are served by secondary schools including The Dean Academy (2.0 miles) and SGS Berkeley Green UTC (4.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Whitecroft is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Whitecroft is about 20 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Phipps Bottom, Brockhollands, Yorkley, Allaston, Parkend, and Lydney.
Local treatment availability around Whitecroft
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Whitecroft itself. The nearest we do hold are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 8 miles away; Smile Solution Chepstow, about 9 miles away; and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 11 miles away.
Where Whitecroft sits locally
Phipps Bottom is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Whitecroft.
Orthodontic Treatments in Whitecroft
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Whitecroft has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
How to Choose in Whitecroft
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Whitecroft practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
The Orthodontic Journey in Whitecroft
Starting orthodontic treatment in Whitecroft can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Whitecroft
Orthodontic practices in and around Whitecroft vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. By ONS classification, Whitecroft falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Whitecroft falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Whitecroft's under-16 share sits at 14.9%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Whitecroft, 5.6% of the 1,663 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Whitecroft has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Whitecroft are served by secondary schools including The Dean Academy (2.0 miles) and SGS Berkeley Green UTC (4.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Whitecroft close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Whitecroft is about 20 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Whitecroft. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Whitecroft
This part of the page places Whitecroft, Gloucestershire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. This page links onward to Phipps Bottom, Brockhollands, Yorkley, Allaston, Parkend, and Lydney for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Whitecroft
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Whitecroft often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Whitecroft?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Whitecroft is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 7.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Smile Solution Chepstow (9.1 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (11.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Whitecroft?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Whitecroft, 2 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 7.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Whitecroft?
The nearest practice to Whitecroft that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 9.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (11.4 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (11.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Whitecroft, Gloucestershire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Whitecroft, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.