Orthodontic practices near GL3
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of GL3, 31 practices within 10 and 39 practices within 20. The closest is Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, 2.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity Dental Care & Implant CentreGloucester | 2.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
| Cotteswold House Dental CareGloucester | 2.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (151 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 2.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 2.7 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 2.7 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 2.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 2.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 3.1 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of GL3
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), 2.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 2.7 miles west |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 4.9 (208 reviews) | 2.9 miles west |
| Cotteswold House Dental CareGloucester | 4.8 (151 reviews) | 2.3 miles south-west |
| Affinity Dental Care & Implant CentreGloucester | 4.8 (112 reviews) | 2.0 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from GL3
The nearest practice to GL3 is Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, 2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 31 practices, and within 20 there are 39.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Cotteswold House Dental Care (2.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (2.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 5 of the practices around GL3 list clear aligners, the nearest 2.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around GL3 are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Gloucester Dental Care, 2.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 33 miles away.
GL3 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Tewkesbury |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,451 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 27.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,017 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Churchdown School — 1.3 miles Chosen Hill School — 1.3 miles Sir Thomas Rich's School — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 7,828 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre, Gloucester — 2 miles Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care, Cheltenham — 4 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 31 within 10 miles, 39 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | GL4, GL1, GL51, GL2, GL50, GL53, GL6, GL52 |
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.
Braces and aligners in the GL3 area
People searching from GL3 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. 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 GL3 is Churchdown.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near GL3
Where is the nearest orthodontist to GL3?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to GL3 is Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, about 2.0 miles to the west. The next closest are Cotteswold House Dental Care (2.3 miles) and Gloucester Dental Care (2.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near GL3?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of GL3, 31 practices within 10 miles and 39 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near GL3?
The nearest practice to GL3 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Gloucester Dental Care, about 2.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Phoenix Orthodontics (2.8 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (2.9 miles).
Which places are in or near the GL3 postcode district?
Places in or next to GL3 include Churchdown, Hucclecote, Brockworth, Barnwood, Abbeymead, Watermead, Cooper's Hill and Badgeworth.
How do I find an orthodontist near the GL3 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Churchdown, Gloucestershire, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
It comes down to complexity and lifestyle. A photo assessment gives an early indication of which route fits.
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.