Orthodontic practices near Broom Hill
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Broom Hill, 28 practices within 10 and 37 practices within 20. The closest is Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, 5.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Orthodontics UKBroadstone | 5.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 2.8 (48 reviews) |
| POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTDBroadstone | 5.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Wallisdown Dental PracticeBournemouth | 5.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (274 reviews) |
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 5.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (550 reviews) |
| Octagon Dental SurgeryCanford Heath | 6.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (10 reviews) |
| Seaview Dental PracticePoole | 6.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (210 reviews) |
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 6.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (758 reviews) |
| New Leaf DentalBournemouth | 6.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (73 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Broom Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broadstone, 5.0 miles south; the next are Bournemouth (5.3 miles south) and Poole (5.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broadstone | 2 | 5.0 miles south |
| Bournemouth | 10 | 5.3 miles south |
| Poole | 8 | 5.4 miles south |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 6.1 miles south |
| Parkstone | 2 | 6.6 miles south |
| Ringwood | 1 | 7.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Broom Hill
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), 6.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 6.3 miles south-east |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 6.8 miles south |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 7.1 miles east |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 18.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Broom Hill 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,554 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 27.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 843 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Dorset | 136th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill — 1.0 miles Allenbourn Middle School — 2.0 miles Ferndown Upper School — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 4,171 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 — 5 miles Wallisdown Dental Practice, Bournemouth — 5 miles Teeth on the Heath, Poole — 5 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 28 within 10 miles, 37 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 2 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 Broom Hill
From Broom Hill the nearest practice is Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, 5 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 28 practices, and within 20 there are 37.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Octagon Dental Surgery (6.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Broom Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Broom Hill are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Broadstone, 5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Broom Hill to Poole Orthodontics UK is roughly 10 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Broom Hill
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Orthodontist in Broom Hill: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Broom Hill often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is relevant to searches focused on both Broom Hill and the wider Dorset area.
What official data says about Broom Hill
Broom Hill's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Broom Hill falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Broom Hill's under-16 share sits at 19.4%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Broom Hill, 7.5% of the 1,554 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Broom Hill attend schools such as St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill (1.0 miles) and Allenbourn Middle School (2.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Broom Hill's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). Broom Hill's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Compare nearby areas
You can also compare treatment pages for Pilford, God's Blessing Green, Canford Bottom, Colehill, Lodge Copse Estate, and Lower Row if you are weighing up more than one location.
Broom Hill at a glance
Pilford is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Broom Hill.
Local orthodontic signals in Broom Hill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Broom Hill itself. The nearest we do hold are Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 5 miles away; Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, about 5 miles away; and Teeth on the Heath in Poole, about 5 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Broom Hill
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Broom Hill can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Broom Hill
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Broom Hill — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Broom Hill
Many people in Broom Hill delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Broom Hill
There's no orthodontist on record in Broom Hill itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 2 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Broom Hill — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 19.4% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.5% of the 1,554 residents in Broom Hill's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Dorset. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Broom Hill are served by secondary schools including St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill (1.0 miles) and Allenbourn Middle School (2.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 179 schools and 51,332 pupils in Broom Hill's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Broom Hill sits among the less deprived areas of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Broom Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Broom Hill
If Broom Hill, Dorset is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. This page links onward to Pilford, God's Blessing Green, Canford Bottom, Colehill, Lodge Copse Estate, and Lower Row for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Broom Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Broom Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Broom Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Broom Hill is Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 5.0 miles to the south. The next closest are POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (5.0 miles) and Wallisdown Dental Practice (5.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Broom Hill?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Broom Hill, 28 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Broom Hill?
The nearest practice to Broom Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Broadstone, about 5.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Wallisdown Dental Practice (5.3 miles) and Seaview Dental Practice (6.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Broom Hill, 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 Broom Hill, Dorset?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.