Orthodontic practices near Daggons
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Daggons; 1 practice within 10 and 50 practices within 20. The closest is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 5.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 11.2 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Mid-Wessex OrthodonticsSalisbury | 11.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (8 reviews) |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 11.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (149 reviews) |
| Wallisdown Dental PracticeBournemouth | 11.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (274 reviews) |
| Salisbury Orthodontics LtdSalisbury | 11.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (210 reviews) |
| Ahmed GiaziriSalisbury | 11.5 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Inspire Orthodontic CentreSalisbury | 11.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Daggons with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ringwood, 5.3 miles south-east; the next are Salisbury (11.2 miles north) and Bournemouth (11.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ringwood | 1 | 5.3 miles south-east |
| Salisbury | 8 | 11.2 miles north |
| Bournemouth | 10 | 11.4 miles south |
| Broadstone | 2 | 12.2 miles south-west |
| Christchurch | 5 | 12.4 miles south |
| Poole | 2 | 12.6 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Daggons
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), 11.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 11.8 miles south |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 13.3 miles south |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 11.7 miles north |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 11.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Daggons 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 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,158 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 32 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 152nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cranborne Middle School — 2.7 miles Emmanuel Church of England Middle School — 2.8 miles The Burgate School and Sixth Form — 3.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 699 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 | The Straight Tooth Company, Ringwood — 5 miles The Private Treatment Centre, Salisbury — 11 miles Wallisdown Dental Practice, Bournemouth — 11 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 50 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 Daggons
The nearest practice to Daggons is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 5.3 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 50.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Fisherton Dental Care (11.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (11.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Daggons list clear aligners, the nearest 11.2 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 Daggons are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, 11.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Daggons to The Straight Tooth Company 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Daggons
Dorset12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Daggons
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Daggons, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Daggons itself or elsewhere in Dorset.
Daggons at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Cripplestyle, under 1 km to the west.
Daggons in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Daggons sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.1% of Daggons's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8% of the 2,158 residents in Daggons's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Dorset. Daggons has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Regionally, 16.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Daggons are Cranborne Middle School (2.7 miles) and Emmanuel Church of England Middle School (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 179 schools and 51,332 pupils in Daggons's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Daggons sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Cripplestyle, Crendell, Alderholt, Verwood, Damerham, and Ebblake.
Local orthodontic signals in Daggons
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Daggons. The nearest recorded are The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 5 miles away; The Private Treatment Centre in Salisbury, about 11 miles away; and Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, about 11 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Daggons
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Daggons can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
How to Choose in Daggons
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Daggons practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Daggons
Orthodontic treatment in Daggons 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Daggons
What's available in Daggons depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Daggons sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.1% of Daggons's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Daggons, 8% of the 2,158 residents are aged 10 to 15, above 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 Daggons; the nearest is about 5 miles away. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Daggons attend schools such as Cranborne Middle School (2.7 miles) and Emmanuel Church of England Middle School (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Daggons's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). Daggons sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Daggons. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Daggons
This part of the page places Daggons, Dorset in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can also browse nearby location pages including Cripplestyle, Crendell, Alderholt, Verwood, Damerham, and Ebblake.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Daggons
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Daggons often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Daggons?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Daggons is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 5.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Private Treatment Centre (11.2 miles) and Mid-Wessex Orthodontics (11.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Daggons?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Daggons, 1 practice within 10 miles and 50 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ringwood, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Daggons?
The nearest practice to Daggons that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, about 11.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (11.4 miles) and Sarum Dental Practice (11.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Daggons, 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 Daggons, Dorset?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.