Orthodontic practices near Cattistock
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Cattistock; 2 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, 8.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 8.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 8.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 10.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 10.3 miles north | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 10.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 11.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 13.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 14.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (188 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cattistock with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dorchester, 8.4 miles south-east; the next are Yeovil (10.3 miles north) and Crewkerne (11.0 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | 2 | 8.4 miles south-east |
| Yeovil | 3 | 10.3 miles north |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 11.0 miles north-west |
| Weymouth | 3 | 13.6 miles south-east |
| Poole | 7 | 25.4 miles east |
| Henlade | 1 | 25.9 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 Cattistock
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 8.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 8.5 miles south-east |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.7 (101 reviews) | 13.6 miles south-east |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 11.0 miles north-west |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.5 (188 reviews) | 14.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cattistock 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 | 14.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,275 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 22.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 37 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 298th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| 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 | Orthodontic Department, Dorchester — 8 miles Smile Dental Laboratory, Yeovil — 10 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 11 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 9 within 20 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 Cattistock
From Cattistock the nearest practice is Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, 8.4 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 9.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (26 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (26.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Cattistock list clear aligners, the nearest 8.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cattistock are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 8.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cattistock to Orthodontic Department 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 220 to 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cattistock
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Orthodontist in Cattistock: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Cattistock often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Dorset.
The local picture in Cattistock
Cattistock is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Cattistock sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Cattistock's under-16 share sits at 14.9%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Cattistock, 5.7% of the 2,275 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Cattistock has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Cattistock's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). Cattistock's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Where Cattistock sits locally
Just around 1 km north, Chalmington is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
More local pages to browse
Nearby location pages including Chalmington, Chilfrome, Tollerford, Frome St Quintin, Maiden Newton, and Frome Vauchurch can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
What local practice data suggests in Cattistock
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cattistock. The closest on record are Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 8 miles away; Smile Dental Laboratory in Yeovil, about 10 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 11 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Cattistock
Orthodontic treatment in Cattistock is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cattistock
Practices serving Cattistock differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Officially, Cattistock is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Cattistock. 14.9% of Cattistock's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,275 residents in the neighbourhood around Cattistock, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. Cattistock has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Cattistock's Local Authority area covers 179 schools and 51,332 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Cattistock close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Cattistock
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Cattistock can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Cattistock
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cattistock. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cattistock
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Cattistock, Dorset within a broader nearby area. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Chalmington, Chilfrome, Tollerford, Frome St Quintin, Maiden Newton, and Frome Vauchurch.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cattistock
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cattistock often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cattistock?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cattistock is Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 8.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (8.5 miles) and Smile Dental Laboratory (10.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cattistock?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cattistock, 2 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dorchester, 8.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cattistock?
The nearest practice to Cattistock that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 8.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (25.9 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (26.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cattistock, Dorset?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cattistock, Dorset?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.