Orthodontic practices near GL11
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of GL11, 9 practices within 10 and 69 practices within 20. The closest is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 5.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 5.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 7.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 7.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 7.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 7.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Nuno Bento | OsteopathStroud | 7.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (38 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to GL11 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stonehouse, 5.0 miles north-east; the next are Stroud (7.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse | 3 | 5.0 miles north-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 7.0 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of GL11
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), 5.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 5.0 miles north-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 5.3 miles north-east |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 4.9 (323 reviews) | 7.0 miles north-east |
| Nuno Bento | OsteopathStroud | 4.8 (38 reviews) | 7.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from GL11
From GL11 the nearest practice is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 69.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: HRS Dental Care (5.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 4 of the practices around GL11 list clear aligners, the nearest 5.1 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 GL11 are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 19 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from GL11 to Optimal Dental Care 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
GL11 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 26.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 7,925 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 29.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,027 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Rednock School — 0.3 miles Katharine Lady Berkeley's School — 4.1 miles Maidenhill School — 5.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,280 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Optimal Dental Care, Stonehouse — 5 miles Rowcroft Dental Centre, Stroud — 7 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 10 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 | 9 within 10 miles, 69 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | GL12, GL10, GL13, GL5, GL9, BS37, GL6, GL2 |
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.
Teeth straightening near GL11
Most GL11 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for GL11 is Everlands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near GL11
Where is the nearest orthodontist to GL11?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to GL11 is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 5.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are HRS Dental Care (5.1 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (5.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near GL11?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of GL11, 9 practices within 10 miles and 69 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near GL11?
The nearest practice to GL11 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 5.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include HRS Dental Care (5.1 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (5.3 miles).
Which places are in or near the GL11 postcode district?
Places in or next to GL11 include Everlands, Cam, Norman Hill, Upper Cam, Sandpits, Tilsdown, Dursley and The Rangers.
How do I find an orthodontist near the GL11 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Everlands, Gloucestershire, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
What affects orthodontic cost near GL11?
The main drivers are case complexity, treatment type and inclusions — what a quote covers matters as much as the headline price.
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.