Orthodontic practices near Woolridge
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Woolridge, 23 practices within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, 3.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 3.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 3.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 3.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 3.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 3.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Affinity Dental Care & Implant CentreGloucester | 4.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 4.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Cotteswold House Dental CareGloucester | 5.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (151 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Woolridge with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gloucester, 3.4 miles south-east; the next are Quedgeley (5.8 miles south) and Cheltenham (8.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 8 | 3.4 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 5.8 miles south |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 8.5 miles east |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 9.9 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 10.9 miles south |
| Stroud | 4 | 11.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Woolridge
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), 11.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 11.3 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) | 3.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Woolridge 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 | 8.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,613 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 42.8% aged 16 to 24 and 15% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 86 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 201st closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.4 miles away, closer than 53% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.7% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Denmark Road High School — 3.4 miles Sir Thomas Rich's School — 4.4 miles Ribston Hall High School — 4.8 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 3 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 6 miles Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care, Cheltenham — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 23 within 10 miles, 48 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 Woolridge
The nearest practice to Woolridge is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, 3.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 23 practices, and within 20 there are 48.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (3.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (3.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Woolridge list clear aligners, the nearest 3.7 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 Woolridge are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Gloucester Dental Care, 3.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Woolridge
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Orthodontist in Woolridge: Before booking anything in Woolridge, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Gloucestershire, not just Woolridge.
Area profile for Woolridge
By ONS classification, Woolridge falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. With just 8.6% of residents under 16, Woolridge skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Woolridge, 3.7% of the 2,613 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Woolridge is better served than 66% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Woolridge attend schools such as Denmark Road High School (3.4 miles) and Sir Thomas Rich's School (4.4 miles). National deprivation data puts Woolridge close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Woolridge is about 34 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Hartpury, Ashleworth, Lassington, Maisemore, Blackwells End Green, and Highnam are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
A quick look at Woolridge
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Hartpury, the closest linked location.
Practice signals around Woolridge
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Woolridge. The nearest recorded are ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 3 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 6 miles away; and Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, about 8 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Woolridge Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Woolridge has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Woolridge — Local Context
Practices serving Woolridge differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By ONS classification, Woolridge falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Woolridge falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Woolridge's under-16 share, 8.6%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.7% of the 2,613 residents in Woolridge's census neighbourhood, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Woolridge is better served than 66% of towns in England. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Woolridge are Denmark Road High School (3.4 miles) and Sir Thomas Rich's School (4.4 miles). Woolridge's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Woolridge is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Woolridge itself. The nearest recorded are ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 3 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 6 miles away; and Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, about 8 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
The Orthodontic Journey in Woolridge
Orthodontic treatment in Woolridge is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Woolridge
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Woolridge
What's available in Woolridge depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Woolridge is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Woolridge's under-16 share, 8.6%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.7% of the 2,613 residents in Woolridge's census neighbourhood, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Woolridge is better served than 66% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Woolridge are Denmark Road High School (3.4 miles) and Sir Thomas Rich's School (4.4 miles). Woolridge sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Woolridge is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Woolridge. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Woolridge
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Woolridge, Gloucestershire within a broader nearby area. You can also browse nearby location pages including Hartpury, Ashleworth, Lassington, Maisemore, Blackwells End Green, and Highnam.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Woolridge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Woolridge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Woolridge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Woolridge is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 3.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Gloucester Dental Care (3.7 miles) and Phoenix Orthodontics (3.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Woolridge?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Woolridge, 23 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Woolridge?
The nearest practice to Woolridge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Gloucester Dental Care, about 3.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Phoenix Orthodontics (3.7 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (4.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Woolridge, Gloucestershire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Woolridge, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.