Orthodontic practices near GL16
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of GL16, 1 practice within 10 and 37 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 4.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 4.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 10.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 14.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 14.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 14.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 15.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 16.3 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 16.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to GL16 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 4.1 miles west; the next are Chepstow (10.9 miles south) and Quedgeley (14.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 4.1 miles west |
| Chepstow | 1 | 10.9 miles south |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 14.4 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 14.4 miles east |
| Gloucester | 2 | 16.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of GL16
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), 14.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 14.6 miles east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 10.9 miles south |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 14.4 miles east |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 4.9 (208 reviews) | 16.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from GL16
The nearest practice to GL16 is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 4.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 37.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: HRS Dental Care (15.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 6 of the practices around GL16 list clear aligners, the nearest 4.1 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 GL16 are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Solution Chepstow, 10.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 23 miles away.
GL16 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 5,077 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 27.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 735 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Five Acres High School — 0.9 miles SGS Forest High School — 5.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 786 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 4 miles Smile Solution Chepstow, Chepstow — 11 miles Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, Stonehouse — 14 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 37 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | GL15, NP25, HR9, GL17, GL14, NP16, GL13, BS35 |
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 GL16
A typical orthodontic search around GL16 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. 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 GL16 is Bakers Hill.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near GL16
Where is the nearest orthodontist to GL16?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to GL16 is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 4.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Smile Solution Chepstow (10.9 miles) and St.James Dental (14.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near GL16?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of GL16, 1 practice within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near GL16?
The nearest practice to GL16 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 10.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (14.4 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (14.6 miles).
Which places are in or near the GL16 postcode district?
Places in or next to GL16 include Bakers Hill, Coleford, Poolway, High Nash, Lower Berry Hill, Coalway, Palmers Flat and Five Acres.
How do I find an orthodontist near the GL16 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Bakers Hill, Gloucestershire, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near GL16?
Not always. A remote photo assessment can give you a clearer starting point before a full in-person consultation.
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.