Costs in Broadmayne at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, Dorchester — 3.5 miles; 5 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Carlton Dental Practice, Weymouth — 5.3 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 2 within 5 miles, 5 within 10, 17 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 21% aged 25 to 49 of 1,948 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Access within Dorset | 79th closest to a practice of 523 places in the county; the county median is 7.5 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices near Broadmayne that list payment plans
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Broadmayne, 5 practices within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 3.5 miles north-west. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Carlton Dental Practice, 5.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 3.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 3.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 5.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 5.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.5 (188 reviews) |
| DK Dental PracticeWeymouth | 5.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (43 reviews) |
| Hamworthy Dental PracticePoole | 16.4 miles east | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (39 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Broadmayne with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Dorchester, 3.5 miles north-west; the next are Weymouth (5.3 miles south-west) and Poole (16.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | 2 | 3.5 miles north-west |
| Weymouth | 3 | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Poole | 8 | 16.4 miles east |
| Broadstone | 2 | 18.0 miles east |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 18.3 miles east |
| Parkstone | 2 | 19.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Broadmayne
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Penn Hill Dental in Parkstone (5.0 from 168 reviews), 19.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 19.9 miles east |
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 4.9 (550 reviews) | 18.1 miles east |
| Dorset Dental ClinicPoole | 4.9 (389 reviews) | 17.8 miles east |
| Park Dental PracticePoole | 4.9 (319 reviews) | 18.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Broadmayne, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, the nearest practice on our register (3.5 miles away, about 4.6 miles by road), at the 45p a mile HMRC rate for every visit there and back.
| Treatment | Typical fee | Visits | Travel | Total from here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | £1,500 to £3,500 | 10 to 20 | £40 to £80 | £1,540 to £3,580 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £40 to £80 | £2,040 to £4,580 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £40 to £80 | £4,040 to £8,080 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £25 to £40 | £1,525 to £5,540 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £25 to £40 | £2,525 to £5,540 |
Estimates. Fees vary by practice and case, so ask what each quote includes (retainers, refinements, emergency visits). NHS treatment for eligible under-18s is free.
What affects cost near Broadmayne
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Dorset Dental Clinic, Poole (17.8 miles) | Dorset Dental Implants (17.8 miles); Octagon Dental Surgery (18.3 miles) | 6 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Carlton Dental Practice, Weymouth (5.3 miles) | DK Dental Practice (5.8 miles); Dorset Dental Clinic (17.8 miles) | 6 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (3.5 miles) | Dorset Dental Clinic (17.8 miles); Dorset Dental Implants (17.8 miles) | 5 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (3.5 miles) | Orthodontic Department (3.6 miles); Carlton Dental Practice (5.3 miles) | 16 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (3.5 miles) | Hamworthy Dental Practice (16.4 miles); Poole Orthodontics UK (18 miles) | 8 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (3.5 miles) | DK Dental Practice (5.8 miles); Seaview Dental Practice (19.1 miles) | 4 |
Built from what each practice's own published information mentions, so a missing entry means not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Price is often the deciding factor when choosing orthodontic treatment in Broadmayne. Understanding what drives the price, and what should be included in the fee, helps you compare quotes accurately. Payment plans can make private treatment accessible even on a tighter budget.
What You're Actually Paying For
Treatment type is the biggest driver. Metal is cheapest, ceramic more, aligners and lingual more again — each appliance has different manufacture, fitting and adjustment costs.
Case complexity moves the price within any treatment type. A mild spacing case needs fewer appointments and less clinical time than a complex overbite correction with extractions.
Number of arches affects the total — treating both upper and lower costs more than one arch alone. Confirm whether a quote covers both before comparing.
Retainers are essential and sometimes billed separately (typically £80–£350 per arch, depending on type). Some practices include them; always confirm which.
Refinements are the additional aligners often needed after the first series; confirm they're covered rather than charged per set.
Practice location and overheads push city-centre fees above suburban ones. Broadmayne usually has practices at several price points, so two or three quotes are worthwhile.
Cost Context for Broadmayne
Expect private full fixed brace treatment costs in Broadmayne to fall roughly between £1,500 and £5,500. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Provision in Broadmayne varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Broadmayne is categorised as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Broadmayne falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15% of Broadmayne's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,948 residents in Broadmayne's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Dorset. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Broadmayne are served by secondary schools including St Osmund's Church of England Middle School (2.9 miles) and Dorset Studio School (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 179 schools and 51,332 pupils across Broadmayne's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Broadmayne among England's less deprived areas. See local practice availability in Broadmayne → Costs can vary significantly between providers — getting two or three quotes and comparing what's included (retainers, refinements, both arches) before committing is strongly recommended.
Orthodontic Price Guide for Broadmayne
The table below sets out indicative private ranges in Broadmayne — useful for a like-for-like comparison:
| Treatment type | Typical cost range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NHS metal braces | Free for eligible under-18s | Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. |
| Private metal braces | £1,500–£3,500 | No waiting list. Full arch treatment. Retainers included in good practices. |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000–£4,500 | Tooth-coloured brackets. More discreet than metal. Not NHS-available. |
| Clear aligners (non-Invisalign) | £1,500–£4,500 | Wide range by brand and complexity. Confirm refinements and retainers are included. |
| Invisalign Lite | £2,500–£3,500 | Mild cases only. Limited refinements. |
| Invisalign Comprehensive | £3,500–£5,500 | Moderate to complex. Unlimited refinements within treatment cycle. |
| Lingual braces | £4,000–£8,000 | Completely hidden. Highest cost. Fewest providers in Broadmayne. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Broadmayne — individual practices may charge more or less depending on their overheads, location, and clinician experience. Always request a written treatment plan with the full fee itemised before committing.
Clear aligners in Broadmayne — comparing lower-cost options
Lower-cost clear aligners in Broadmayne are the right call for some cases and the wrong one for others. A lower fee can reflect a simpler case — or corners cut on refinements and supervision. This guide explains where corners are sometimes cut and how to spot real value.
Why Some Aligners Cost Less in Broadmayne
Treatment scope — short-series aligners for mild front-tooth alignment legitimately cost less: fewer trays, fewer appointments, less complexity. A simple crowding case can be well served by an entry-level system.
Clear aligner cost in Broadmayne
There is no single price for clear aligners in Broadmayne — it depends on several factors. Two quotes at the same headline price can include very different levels of clinical input. Comparing quotes only makes sense once you know what each one covers.
Typical Aligner Price Bands in Broadmayne
Private clear aligner treatment in Broadmayne typically ranges as follows:
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Broadmayne
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Broadmayne?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Broadmayne is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 3.5 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Orthodontic Department (3.6 miles) and Carlton Dental Practice (5.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Broadmayne?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Broadmayne, 5 practices within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Broadmayne offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Broadmayne that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth, about 5.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include DK Dental Practice (5.8 miles) and Dorset Dental Clinic (17.8 miles).
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Broadmayne?
Broadmayne sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
What county is Broadmayne in?
Broadmayne is in Dorset.
How deprived is Broadmayne compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Broadmayne is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How many schools are in Broadmayne's area?
Broadmayne's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data).
Is it worth getting multiple quotes?
Yes — two or three quotes from local practices is sensible, since fees vary with experience and overheads. Just make sure you're comparing like for like: same treatment, same arches, retainers and refinements included.
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.
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