Orthodontic practices near GL17
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of GL17; 2 practices within 10 and 44 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 8.9 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 8.9 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 10.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 11.2 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 11.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 11.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 11.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 11.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 11.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to GL17 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 8.9 miles west; the next are Quedgeley (10.0 miles east) and Gloucester (11.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 8.9 miles west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 10.0 miles east |
| Gloucester | 6 | 11.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of GL17
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Naiz Khan in Gloucester (5.0 from 70 reviews), 11.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 11.6 miles east |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 4.9 (208 reviews) | 11.5 miles east |
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 4.9 (108 reviews) | 8.9 miles west |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 4.8 (373 reviews) | 10.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from GL17
From GL17 the nearest practice is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 8.9 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 44.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (11.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (11.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 6 of the practices around GL17 list clear aligners, the nearest 8.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around GL17 are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, 11.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from GL17 to The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 14.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
GL17 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 | 16.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 7,324 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 28.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 322 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dene Magna and Sixth Form — 1.2 miles SGS Forest High School — 2.0 miles Five Acres High School — 5.3 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 | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 9 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 10 miles ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 11 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, 44 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | GL14, HR9, GL16, GL15, GL18, GL13, HR8, 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.
Teeth straightening near GL17
People searching from GL17 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 GL17 is Drybrook.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near GL17
Where is the nearest orthodontist to GL17?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to GL17 is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 8.9 miles to the west. The next closest are St.James Dental (10.0 miles) and ROGER MOORE DENTAL (11.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near GL17?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of GL17, 2 practices within 10 miles and 44 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 8.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near GL17?
The nearest practice to GL17 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, about 11.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (11.5 miles) and Gloucester Dental Care (11.8 miles).
Which places are in or near the GL17 postcode district?
Places in or next to GL17 include Drybrook, Nailbridge, Ruardean Hill, Bailey Lane End, Ruardean Woodside, Bilson Green, Longney and Pontshill Marsh.
How do I find an orthodontist near the GL17 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Drybrook, Gloucestershire, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
What affects orthodontic cost near GL17?
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.