Orthodontic practices near Bournemouth
On our practice register: 24 practices within 5 miles of Bournemouth, 29 practices within 10 and 29 practices within 20. The closest is Dental Centre Bournemouth (Diamond Invisalign Provider), 0.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Centre Bournemouth (Diamond Invisalign Provider)Bournemouth | 0.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (503 reviews) |
| Ocean DentalcareBournemouth | 0.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (401 reviews) |
| Dorset OrthodonticsBournemouth | 1.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (63 reviews) |
| Only OrthodonticsBournemouth | 1.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (150 reviews) |
| Westbourne Dental SurgeryBournemouth | 1.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (73 reviews) |
| New Leaf DentalBournemouth | 1.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (73 reviews) |
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 1.4 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (758 reviews) |
| Beechwood Dental PracticeBournemouth | 2.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (253 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bournemouth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bournemouth, 0.2 miles west; the next are Poole (2.1 miles south-west) and Parkstone (2.2 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | 10 | 0.2 miles west |
| Poole | 8 | 2.1 miles south-west |
| Parkstone | 2 | 2.2 miles west |
| Christchurch | 5 | 3.0 miles east |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 4.0 miles west |
| Broadstone | 2 | 5.1 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bournemouth
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), 1.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 1.4 miles north |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 2.2 miles west |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 9.5 miles north-east |
| Dental on the BanksPoole | 4.9 (1,019 reviews) | 2.1 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bournemouth at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 163,600 |
| Residents under 16 | 6.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,573 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 1.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 24% aged 16 to 24 and 51.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 60.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,336 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 24 practices, more than 93% of towns in England |
| Access within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 30 places in the county (the county median is 0.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 1.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council |
| Nearest secondary schools | Livingstone Academy Bournemouth — 0.6 miles Winton Academy — 1.9 miles Glenmoor Academy — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 10,354 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 111 schools, 54,556 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 16.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 10 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 29 within 10 miles, 29 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | BH1, BH2, BH4 |
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 Bournemouth
The nearest practice to Bournemouth is Dental Centre Bournemouth (Diamond Invisalign Provider), under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 29 practices, and within 20 there are 29.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 740 Dental (2.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental on the Banks (2.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Bournemouth list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bournemouth are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Centre Bournemouth (Diamond Invisalign Provider), under a mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bournemouth
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Orthodontic services in Bournemouth
Orthodontist in Bournemouth: This page was put together for people in Bournemouth who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Bournemouth — a city with a population of around 163,600 — is covered on this page specifically.
Bournemouth in context
ONS classifies Bournemouth as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Bournemouth sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 6.6% of residents under 16, Bournemouth skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Bournemouth, 1.7% of the 1,573 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 24 orthodontic practices within five miles, Bournemouth is better served than 93% of towns in England. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Bournemouth are Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (0.6 miles) and Winton Academy (1.9 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Bournemouth's Local Authority area covers 111 schools and 54,556 pupils, according to DfE figures. Bournemouth falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility.
What we know about practices near Bournemouth
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 10 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Bournemouth or nearby searches; 8 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 5 mention fixed braces; 8 include NHS signals and 12 include private treatment signals; 3 mention finance or monthly payment options; access-related signals include parking from 6, wheelchair access from 2, and evening or weekend availability from 2. Nearby practice records include 740 Dental, Beechwood Dental Practice, Dental Centre Bournemouth (Diamond Invisalign Provider), Dorset Orthodontics, and New Leaf Dental. Practice websites also mention serving areas such as Christchurch, Dorchester, Salisbury, Poole, Bournemouth, and Southbourne.
Bournemouth in numbers
Bournemouth is home to around 163,600 people, classing it as a city within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Just around 3 km west, Branksome is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Moordown, Branksome, Wallisdown, Canford Cliffs, West Parley, and East Parley.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Bournemouth
Starting orthodontic treatment in Bournemouth can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention. People from Branksome, Moordown and Canford Cliffs regularly visit orthodontists in Bournemouth.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bournemouth
Our database currently lists 10 orthodontic practices in and around Bournemouth. Bournemouth is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 6.6% of Bournemouth's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Bournemouth, 1.7% of the 1,573 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (24), Bournemouth has more choice than 93% of towns in England. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Bournemouth are served by secondary schools including Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (0.6 miles) and Winton Academy (1.9 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 111 schools and 54,556 pupils in Bournemouth's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Bournemouth among England's more deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Branksome, Moordown, and Canford Cliffs regularly make use of Bournemouth's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Bournemouth
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Bournemouth has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms. People from Branksome, Moordown and Canford Cliffs regularly visit orthodontists in Bournemouth.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Bournemouth
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Bournemouth — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bournemouth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bournemouth
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, these local links help you keep browsing. Other local pages worth browsing include Moordown, Branksome, Wallisdown, Canford Cliffs, West Parley, and East Parley.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bournemouth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bournemouth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bournemouth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bournemouth is Dental Centre Bournemouth (Diamond Invisalign Provider), about 0.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Ocean Dentalcare (0.7 miles) and Dorset Orthodontics (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bournemouth?
Our register has 24 practices within 5 miles of Bournemouth, 29 practices within 10 miles and 29 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bournemouth?
The nearest practice to Bournemouth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Centre Bournemouth (Diamond Invisalign Provider), about 0.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Ocean Dentalcare (0.7 miles) and Only Orthodontics (1.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.