Orthodontic practices near GL15
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of GL15; 2 practices within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Solution Chepstow, 8.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 8.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 8.4 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 11.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 11.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 12.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 13.1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 13.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 14.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to GL15 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chepstow, 8.4 miles south-west; the next are Monmouth (8.4 miles north-west) and Stonehouse (11.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chepstow | 1 | 8.4 miles south-west |
| Monmouth | 1 | 8.4 miles north-west |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 11.5 miles east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 13.1 miles north-east |
| Stoke Gifford | 1 | 13.9 miles south |
| Stroud | 1 | 14.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of GL15
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), 11.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 11.5 miles east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 8.4 miles south-west |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 11.5 miles east |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 4.9 (323 reviews) | 14.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from GL15
The nearest practice to GL15 is Smile Solution Chepstow, 8.4 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 48.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: HRS Dental Care (12 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 7 of the practices around GL15 list clear aligners, the nearest 8.4 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 GL15 are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Solution Chepstow, 8.4 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 GL15 to Smile Solution Chepstow 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 440 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 14.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
GL15 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,837 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 25.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 279 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Dean Academy — 1.2 miles SGS Berkeley Green UTC — 3.9 miles Five Acres High School — 5.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 816 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smile Solution Chepstow, Chepstow — 8 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 8 miles Optimal Dental Care, Stonehouse — 12 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 48 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | GL16, GL13, GL14, GL17, BS35, NP16, HR9, NP25 |
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 GL15
People searching from GL15 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for GL15 is Brockhollands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near GL15
Where is the nearest orthodontist to GL15?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to GL15 is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 8.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre (8.4 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (11.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near GL15?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of GL15, 2 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Chepstow, 8.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near GL15?
The nearest practice to GL15 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 8.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Optimal Dental Care (11.5 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (11.5 miles).
Which places are in or near the GL15 postcode district?
Places in or next to GL15 include Brockhollands, Phipps Bottom, Whitecroft, Aylburton, Allaston, Lydney, Newerne and Yorkley.
How do I find an orthodontist near the GL15 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Brockhollands, Gloucestershire, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
The right choice is case-led. Clear aligners suit discreet, moderate cases; fixed braces give more control for complex bites.
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.