Orthodontic practices near Dewlands Common
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Dewlands Common, 9 practices within 10 and 40 practices within 20. The closest is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 4.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 4.6 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| Wallisdown Dental PracticeBournemouth | 8.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (274 reviews) |
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 9.0 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (758 reviews) |
| New Leaf DentalBournemouth | 9.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (73 reviews) |
| Poole Orthodontics UKBroadstone | 9.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 2.8 (48 reviews) |
| POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTDBroadstone | 9.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 9.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (550 reviews) |
| Dorset OrthodonticsBournemouth | 9.9 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (63 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dewlands Common with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ringwood, 4.6 miles east; the next are Bournemouth (8.5 miles south) and Broadstone (9.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ringwood | 1 | 4.6 miles east |
| Bournemouth | 10 | 8.5 miles south |
| Broadstone | 2 | 9.2 miles south-west |
| Poole | 8 | 9.5 miles south-west |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 10.1 miles south |
| Christchurch | 5 | 10.3 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dewlands Common
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), 9.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 9.0 miles south |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 10.3 miles south |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 4.6 miles east |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 14.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dewlands Common 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 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,498 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 21.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 513 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Dorset | 122nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | Emmanuel Church of England Middle School — 0.4 miles West Moors Middle School — 3.5 miles Cranborne Middle School — 3.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 434 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 Wallisdown Dental Practice, Bournemouth — 8 miles Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 40 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 Dewlands Common
The nearest practice to Dewlands Common is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 4.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 40.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Seaview Dental Practice (10 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (9.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Dewlands Common 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 Dewlands Common are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, 8.5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dewlands Common
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Orthodontist in Dewlands Common: This page was put together for people in Dewlands Common who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Dewlands Common or another part of Dorset.
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You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Crab Orchard, Three Legged Cross, Verwood, Mannington, Sutton Holms, and Knob's Crook.
Practice data for Dewlands Common
There is no orthodontist on our records in Dewlands Common itself. The nearest recorded are The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 5 miles away; Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, about 8 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 9 miles away.
Local snapshot of Dewlands Common
Just around 1 km south-east, Crab Orchard is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Dewlands Common
Officially, Dewlands Common is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Dewlands Common falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.6% of Dewlands Common's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,498 residents in Dewlands Common's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Dorset. Regionally, 16.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Dewlands Common are served by secondary schools including Emmanuel Church of England Middle School (0.4 miles) and West Moors Middle School (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 179 schools and 51,332 pupils across Dewlands Common's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Dewlands Common among England's less deprived areas.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Dewlands Common
Many people in Dewlands Common delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Dewlands Common
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Dewlands Common — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Dewlands Common
The orthodontic landscape in Dewlands Common offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Dewlands Common
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dewlands Common. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dewlands Common
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dewlands Common
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dewlands Common often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dewlands Common?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dewlands Common is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 4.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Wallisdown Dental Practice (8.5 miles) and Smile Stories (9.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dewlands Common?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Dewlands Common, 9 practices within 10 miles and 40 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dewlands Common?
The nearest practice to Dewlands Common that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, about 8.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include New Leaf Dental (9.1 miles) and POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (9.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dewlands Common, Dorset?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dewlands Common, Dorset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.