Orthodontic practices near Worley
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Worley, 9 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Imperial Dental Group Stroud, 3.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 3.8 miles north | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 3.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 3.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 4.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 4.0 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Nuno Bento | OsteopathStroud | 4.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (38 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 4.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 4.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Worley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stroud, 3.8 miles north; the next are Stonehouse (3.9 miles north-west) and Quedgeley (9.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stroud | 5 | 3.8 miles north |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 3.9 miles north-west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 9.7 miles north |
| Gloucester | 8 | 10.8 miles north |
| Cirencester | 3 | 11.3 miles east |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 12.7 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Worley
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), 4.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 4.5 miles north-west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 11.9 miles north |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 4.8 miles north-west |
| Cirencester Dental PracticeCirencester | 4.9 (413 reviews) | 11.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Worley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Stroud |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 12.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,545 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 4.5% aged 16 to 24 and 22.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 928 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 228th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.8% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Marling School — 3.8 miles Stroud High School — 3.9 miles Sir William Romney's School — 4.2 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Imperial Dental Group Stroud, Stroud — 4 miles HRS Dental Care, Stonehouse — 4 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 56 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 Worley
Worley is 3.8 miles from Imperial Dental Group Stroud, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: HRS Dental Care (3.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (11.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Worley list clear aligners, the nearest 3.9 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 Worley are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, 3.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 22 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Worley
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Worley, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Gloucestershire.
Worley in context
By ONS classification, Worley falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Worley falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12.5% of Worley's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Worley, 4.8% of the 1,545 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Worley has more choice than 69% 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 Worley are Marling School (3.8 miles) and Stroud High School (3.9 miles). Worley falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Worley is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 22 miles away.
Facts about Worley
Walkleywood is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Worley.
Practice signals around Worley
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Worley. The nearest recorded are Imperial Dental Group Stroud, about 4 miles away; HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 4 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 10 miles away.
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Orthodontic Treatments in Worley
The orthodontic landscape in Worley offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Worley
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Worley — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Worley
Starting orthodontic treatment in Worley can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Worley
Practices serving Worley differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. ONS classifies Worley as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Worley. With just 12.5% of residents under 16, Worley skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.8% of the 1,545 residents in Worley's census neighbourhood, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Worley has more choice than 69% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Worley attend schools such as Marling School (3.8 miles) and Stroud High School (3.9 miles). Worley falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Worley is about 22 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 Worley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Worley
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Worley, Gloucestershire with surrounding locations. This page links onward to Walkleywood, Harleywood, Inchbrook, Millbottom, Nailsworth, and Rockness for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Worley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Worley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Worley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Worley is Imperial Dental Group Stroud, about 3.8 miles to the north. The next closest are HRS Dental Care (3.9 miles) and Rowcroft Dental Centre (3.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Worley?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Worley, 9 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Worley?
The nearest practice to Worley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 3.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Brockley House Dental (4.0 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (4.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Worley, Gloucestershire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Worley, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.