Orthodontic practices near Cosmore
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Cosmore; 3 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 9.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 9.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 9.5 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 10.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 10.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 10.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 14.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 15.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 16.3 miles south | – | – | – | 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 Cosmore with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dorchester, 9.5 miles south; the next are Yeovil (10.0 miles north-west) and Crewkerne (14.7 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | 2 | 9.5 miles south |
| Yeovil | 3 | 10.0 miles north-west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 14.7 miles west |
| Weymouth | 3 | 15.9 miles south |
| Poole | 8 | 21.4 miles south-east |
| Broadstone | 2 | 21.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cosmore
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 9.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 9.5 miles south |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.7 (101 reviews) | 15.9 miles south |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 14.7 miles west |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.5 (188 reviews) | 16.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cosmore 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 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,090 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 345th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% 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 | Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, Dorchester — 10 miles Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 10 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 15 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, 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 Cosmore
The nearest practice to Cosmore is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 9.5 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 9.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Octagon Dental Surgery (22.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (21.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Cosmore list clear aligners, the nearest 9.5 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Cosmore are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 9.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cosmore to Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic 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 490 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £220 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 6.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cosmore
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Cosmore, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Dorset.
What official data says about Cosmore
Cosmore — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 16.1% of Cosmore's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 2,090 residents in Cosmore's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Dorset. People in Cosmore usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. Regionally, 16.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Cosmore's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Cosmore close to the England median.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Middlemarsh, Buckland Newton, Lyon's Gate, Woolford's Water, Wootton Glanville, and Minterne Parva.
Practice signals around Cosmore
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cosmore. The nearest recorded are Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 10 miles away; Yeovil Hospital, about 10 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 15 miles away.
Cosmore at a glance
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Middlemarsh, the closest linked location.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Cosmore
Many people in Cosmore 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cosmore
Practices serving Cosmore differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Cosmore — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 16.1% of Cosmore's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,090 residents in the neighbourhood around Cosmore, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Dorset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Cosmore; 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). Cosmore's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). Cosmore sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Cosmore
Patients in Cosmore have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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 Cosmore — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Cosmore. ONS classifies Cosmore as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Cosmore falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. 16.1% of Cosmore's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Cosmore, 7.2% of the 2,090 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Cosmore usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Cosmore's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Cosmore close to the England median. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cosmore itself. The closest on record are Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 10 miles away; Yeovil Hospital, about 10 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 15 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cosmore. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cosmore
This part of the page places Cosmore, Dorset in context alongside the towns and areas around it. For a broader comparison, pages for Middlemarsh, Buckland Newton, Lyon's Gate, Woolford's Water, Wootton Glanville, and Minterne Parva follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Cosmore
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cosmore often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cosmore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cosmore is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 9.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Orthodontic Department (9.5 miles) and Yeovil Hospital (10.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cosmore?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cosmore, 3 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dorchester, 9.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cosmore?
The nearest practice to Cosmore that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 9.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (21.8 miles) and Dorset Dental Clinic (22.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cosmore, Dorset?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cosmore, Dorset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.