Orthodontic practices near Ashmore
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Ashmore; 30 practices within 20. The closest is Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, 15.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Orthodontics UKBroadstone | 15.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 2.8 (48 reviews) |
| POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTDBroadstone | 15.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 15.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (550 reviews) |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 16.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (149 reviews) |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 16.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| Hamworthy Dental PracticePoole | 16.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (39 reviews) |
| Octagon Dental SurgeryCanford Heath | 16.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (10 reviews) |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 16.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ashmore with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broadstone, 15.1 miles south-east; the next are Poole (15.7 miles south-east) and Salisbury (16.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broadstone | 2 | 15.1 miles south-east |
| Poole | 8 | 15.7 miles south-east |
| Salisbury | 8 | 16.4 miles north-east |
| Ringwood | 1 | 16.4 miles south-east |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 16.6 miles south-east |
| Bournemouth | 8 | 17.0 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ashmore
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Stories in Bournemouth (5.0 from 758 reviews), 18.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 18.1 miles south-east |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 17.9 miles south-east |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 16.9 miles north-east |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 16.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ashmore at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dorset |
| NHS dental services | NHS Dorset 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 | 13.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,977 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 | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 36 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 492nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | Shaftesbury School — 4.6 miles |
| Schools in council area | 179 schools, 51,332 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 16.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 15 miles Teeth on the Heath, Poole — 16 miles Fisherton Dental Care, Salisbury — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 30 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 5 miles |
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.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Ashmore
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Ashmore; the nearest is Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, 15.1 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 30 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Fisherton Dental Care (16.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (15.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Ashmore list clear aligners, the nearest 15.1 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 Ashmore are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Broadstone, 15.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ashmore to Poole Orthodontics UK is roughly 35 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 390 to 790 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £175 to £355 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 240 to 390 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ashmore
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Orthodontist in Ashmore: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Ashmore, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Ashmore or another part of Dorset.
Ashmore in context
Ashmore is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Ashmore has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.1% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ashmore, 5.9% of the 1,977 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Ashmore has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 15 miles away. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Ashmore are Shaftesbury School (4.6 miles). Ashmore's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Ashmore close to the England median.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Stubhampton, East Melbury, Tarrant Gunville, Melbury Abbas, Ludwell, and Tollard Royal.
Local snapshot of Ashmore
Stubhampton is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south of Ashmore.
Local provider signals in Ashmore
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ashmore itself. The nearest recorded are Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 15 miles away; Teeth on the Heath in Poole, about 16 miles away; and Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 16 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Ashmore
Orthodontic treatment in Ashmore is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Ashmore runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ashmore
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Ashmore can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ashmore
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ashmore. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ashmore
This section helps connect Ashmore, Dorset to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. If you're still deciding, related pages for Stubhampton, East Melbury, Tarrant Gunville, Melbury Abbas, Ludwell, and Tollard Royal may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ashmore
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ashmore often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ashmore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ashmore is Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 15.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (15.1 miles) and Teeth on the Heath (15.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ashmore?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ashmore, 0 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broadstone, 15.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ashmore?
The nearest practice to Ashmore that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Broadstone, about 15.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (16.8 miles) and Sarum Dental Practice (16.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ashmore, Dorset?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ashmore, Dorset?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.