Orthodontic practices near GL14
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of GL14; 4 practices within 10 and 46 practices within 20. The closest is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 8.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 8.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 9.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 9.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 9.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 10.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 10.5 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 10.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 10.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to GL14 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Quedgeley, 8.6 miles east; the next are Monmouth (9.6 miles west) and Stonehouse (9.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley | 1 | 8.6 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 9.6 miles west |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 9.7 miles south-east |
| Gloucester | 3 | 10.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of GL14
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), 9.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 9.9 miles south-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 9.7 miles south-east |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 4.9 (208 reviews) | 10.5 miles east |
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 4.9 (108 reviews) | 9.6 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from GL14
The nearest practice to GL14 is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 8.6 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 46.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: HRS Dental Care (10.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 6 of the practices around GL14 list clear aligners, the nearest 8.6 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 GL14 are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, 9.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 25 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from GL14 to St.James Dental 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 220 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
GL14 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 21.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,427 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 28.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 254 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | SGS Forest High School — 0.9 miles Dene Magna and Sixth Form — 2.9 miles Five Acres High School — 5.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,275 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 9 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 10 miles Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, Stonehouse — 10 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 46 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | GL17, GL15, GL13, GL16, HR9, GL18, GL11, GL10 |
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.
Starting your orthodontic search in GL14
People searching from GL14 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for GL14 is Little Dean.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near GL14
Where is the nearest orthodontist to GL14?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to GL14 is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 8.6 miles to the east. The next closest are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre (9.6 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (9.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near GL14?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of GL14, 4 practices within 10 miles and 46 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Quedgeley, 8.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near GL14?
The nearest practice to GL14 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 9.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Optimal Dental Care (9.9 miles) and HRS Dental Care (10.5 miles).
Which places are in or near the GL14 postcode district?
Places in or next to GL14 include Little Dean, Double View, Littledean Hill, Grange Village, Cinderford, Pope's Hill, Green Bottom and Abenhall.
How do I find an orthodontist near the GL14 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Little Dean, Gloucestershire, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Can I get a braces or clear aligner quote near GL14 online?
Yes — a photo-based assessment returns treatment options and pricing signals without an initial in-person appointment.
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.