Orthodontic practices near Burngate
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Burngate; 3 practices within 10 and 29 practices within 20. The closest is Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth, 9.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 9.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 9.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.5 (188 reviews) |
| DK Dental PracticeWeymouth | 9.9 miles west | – | ✓ | – | 4.3 (43 reviews) |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 10.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 11.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Hamworthy Dental PracticePoole | 11.5 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (39 reviews) |
| Dorset Dental ClinicPoole | 12.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (389 reviews) |
| Dorset Dental ImplantsPoole | 12.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (237 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Burngate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Weymouth, 9.8 miles west; the next are Dorchester (10.9 miles north-west) and Poole (11.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Weymouth | 3 | 9.8 miles west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 10.9 miles north-west |
| Poole | 8 | 11.5 miles north-east |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 13.4 miles north-east |
| Broadstone | 2 | 13.6 miles north-east |
| Parkstone | 2 | 13.9 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Burngate
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), 17.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 17.1 miles north-east |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 14.6 miles north-east |
| Dental on the BanksPoole | 4.9 (1,019 reviews) | 14.5 miles east |
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 4.9 (550 reviews) | 13.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Burngate 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,314 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 29.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 26 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 | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 364th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Purbeck School — 6.0 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 | Carlton Dental Practice, Weymouth — 10 miles Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, Dorchester — 11 miles Hamworthy Dental Practice, Poole — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 29 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bere Regis Dental Practice — 8 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 Burngate
The nearest practice to Burngate is Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth, 9.8 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 29.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dorset Dental Clinic (12.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (13.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Burngate list clear aligners, the nearest 10.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Burngate are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 10.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Burngate to Carlton Dental Practice is roughly 20 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 250 to 510 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £230 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Burngate
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Orthodontist in Burngate: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Burngate often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Burngate itself or elsewhere in Dorset.
Facts about Burngate
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Lulworth Camp, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Burngate
Burngate — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Burngate's under-16 share sits at 14.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Burngate, 6.2% of the 1,314 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Burngate; the nearest is about 10 miles away. Regionally, 16.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Burngate are served by secondary schools including The Purbeck School (6.0 miles). There are 179 schools and 51,332 pupils in Burngate's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Burngate close to the England median.
Widen your local search
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Lulworth Camp, West Lulworth, Shaggs, Coombe Keynes, East Lulworth, and Braytown.
Practice signals around Burngate
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Burngate. The nearest we do hold are Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth, about 10 miles away; Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 11 miles away; and Hamworthy Dental Practice in Poole, about 12 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Burngate Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Burngate has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Burngate — Local Context
Burngate has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bere Regis Dental Practice — is about 8 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Officially, Burngate is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.6% of Burngate's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,314 residents in the neighbourhood around Burngate, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Dorset. People in Burngate usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Burngate are served by secondary schools including The Purbeck School (6.0 miles). DfE figures put 179 schools and 51,332 pupils across Burngate's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Burngate close to the England median. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Burngate itself. The nearest we do hold are Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth, about 10 miles away; Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 11 miles away; and Hamworthy Dental Practice in Poole, about 12 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Burngate
Many people in Burngate delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Burngate — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Burngate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Burngate
If Burngate, Dorset is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. If you're still deciding, related pages for Lulworth Camp, West Lulworth, Shaggs, Coombe Keynes, East Lulworth, and Braytown may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Burngate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Burngate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Burngate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Burngate is Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth, about 9.8 miles to the west. The next closest are The Clock Dental Practice (9.8 miles) and DK Dental Practice (9.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Burngate?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Burngate, 3 practices within 10 miles and 29 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Weymouth, 9.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Burngate?
The nearest practice to Burngate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 10.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Dorset Dental Clinic (12.6 miles) and Dorset Dental Implants (12.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Burngate, Dorset?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Burngate, Dorset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.