Teeth Whitening in Wickridge Street at a Glance
| Nearest general dentist | Leckhampton Dental Clinic — 9.3 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 5.2 miles; 22 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Gloucester Dental Care, Gloucester — 5.3 miles; 7 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Gloucester Dental Care, Gloucester — 5.3 miles; 6 within 10 miles |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 of 1,439 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way, to ROGER MOORE DENTAL |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 330th closest to a practice of 612 places in the county; the county median is 4.9 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Private practices near Wickridge Street
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Wickridge Street; 23 practices within 10 and 49 practices within 20. The closest is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, 5.2 miles south. The nearest listing private treatment is ROGER MOORE DENTAL, 5.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | Private | Payment plans | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 5.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 5.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| Affinity Dental Care & Implant CentreGloucester | 5.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 5.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 5.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wickridge Street with private practices
The closest town with private practices is Gloucester, 5.2 miles south; the next are Quedgeley (7.8 miles south) and Cheltenham (8.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 8 | 5.2 miles south |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 7.8 miles south |
| Cheltenham | 12 | 8.5 miles east |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 9.0 miles east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 11.7 miles north |
| Stonehouse | 2 | 13.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Wickridge Street
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), 13.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 13.4 miles south |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 10.0 miles east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 9.1 miles east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 5.6 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Whitening supplied by a registered dental professional uses far stronger gel than anything sold over the counter. In Wickridge Street it is a common request, and results go well beyond what a supermarket kit can manage. Results can appear in a single in-chair session or build gradually over two to three weeks at home.
Sensitivity, Aftercare and Keeping Results
Some patients feel sensitivity during whitening, particularly in-chair. Using a potassium-nitrate or stannous-fluoride toothpaste for one to two weeks before treatment cuts this significantly, and a desensitising gel can be used between sessions.
Whitened enamel re-stains fastest in the first couple of days, so ease off coffee, tea and red wine. With sensible maintenance the shade holds for one to two years before a quick refresh.
Teeth Whitening in Wickridge Street — Local Context
As a guide in Wickridge Street, in-chair whitening runs £300–£700, while a take-home tray kit is usually £200–£450. Provision in Wickridge Street varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. In the census neighbourhood around Wickridge Street, 23.4% of the 1,439 residents are aged 25 to 49 and 8.9% are aged 16 to 24, the age bands that drive most adult aligner demand. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Wickridge Street; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Wickridge Street is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Wickridge Street sits close to the England average for deprivation. NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Wickridge Street. The nearest university dental hospital to Wickridge Street is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Census data puts 14.7% of Wickridge Street's population at under 16. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. See local practice availability in Wickridge Street →
Professional whitening is legally restricted to registered dental professionals in the UK. Always verify that any clinic offering whitening treatment is registered with the General Dental Council before proceeding.
Ways to Whiten Your Teeth in Wickridge Street
In-chair (laser/light-activated) whitening delivers the fastest visible result — one supervised session with professional-strength gel, most patients leaving 4–8 VITA shades lighter that day.
Take-home tray whitening uses custom trays and professional-strength gel worn daily (30 minutes to overnight) over 2–4 weeks. It builds a gradual result with less sensitivity than in-chair treatment.
Combined whitening (an in-chair session followed by take-home top-ups) is often recommended in Wickridge Street because it maximises the initial jump and lets you maintain the shade over time.
Over-the-counter kits are the weakest option by a wide margin — useful only for very minor upkeep, never for a real shade improvement.
Frequently Asked Questions — Teeth Whitening in Wickridge Street
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wickridge Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wickridge Street is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 5.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Gloucester Dental Care (5.3 miles) and Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre (5.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wickridge Street?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Wickridge Street, 23 practices within 10 miles and 49 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Gloucester, 5.2 miles away.
Where can I get teeth whitening near Wickridge Street?
The nearest practice to Wickridge Street that lists private treatment is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 5.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Gloucester Dental Care (5.3 miles) and Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre (5.4 miles).
What towns are near Wickridge Street?
Snig's End, Eldersfield, Hartpury are within easy reach of Wickridge Street.
Which county covers Wickridge Street?
Wickridge Street falls within Gloucestershire.
Is Wickridge Street rural or urban?
ONS classifies Wickridge Street as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Wickridge Street compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Wickridge Street is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Does teeth whitening cause sensitivity?
It's the most common side effect, but usually settles within 24-48 hours. Using a sensitivity toothpaste for two weeks beforehand cuts the risk noticeably — flag any existing sensitivity to your dentist first.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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