Orthodontic practices near Donhead St Andrew
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Donhead St Andrew; 15 practices within 20. The closest is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, 14.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 14.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (149 reviews) |
| Mid-Wessex OrthodonticsSalisbury | 14.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.0 (8 reviews) |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 14.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Salisbury Orthodontics LtdSalisbury | 14.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (210 reviews) |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 14.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (165 reviews) |
| Ahmed GiaziriSalisbury | 14.6 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Inspire Orthodontic CentreSalisbury | 14.9 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| INSPIRE ORTHODONTICSSalisbury | 14.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Donhead St Andrew with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Salisbury, 14.1 miles east; the next are Frome (16.5 miles north-west) and Ringwood (18.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 8 | 14.1 miles east |
| Frome | 4 | 16.5 miles north-west |
| Ringwood | 1 | 18.6 miles south-east |
| Broadstone | 2 | 19.4 miles south |
| Poole | 7 | 20.1 miles south |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 20.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Donhead St Andrew
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Sarum Dental Practice in Salisbury (5.0 from 165 reviews), 14.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 14.5 miles east |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 14.1 miles east |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 18.6 miles south-east |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 14.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Donhead St Andrew at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wiltshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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 | 17.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,007 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.3% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 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 | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 546th closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.1% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Shaftesbury School — 3.3 miles |
| Schools in council area | 263 schools, 74,539 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Fisherton Dental Care, Salisbury — 14 miles Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 16 miles The Straight Tooth Company, Ringwood — 19 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 15 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 4 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 Donhead St Andrew
The nearest practice to Donhead St Andrew is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, 14.1 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. 15 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Fisherton Dental Care (14.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (14.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Donhead St Andrew list clear aligners, the nearest 14.1 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 Donhead St Andrew are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd, 14.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 37 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Donhead St Andrew to Fisherton Dental Care is roughly 30 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 370 to 730 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £165 to £330 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 370 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Donhead St Andrew
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Orthodontist in Donhead St Andrew: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Donhead St Andrew understand their options before committing to an appointment. It connects local orthodontic research in Donhead St Andrew with the wider Wiltshire area.
Facts about Donhead St Andrew
The nearest other location we cover is Birdbush, around 1 km to the south.
Practice data for Donhead St Andrew
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Donhead St Andrew itself. The nearest we do hold are Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 14 miles away; Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 16 miles away; and The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 19 miles away.
The local picture in Donhead St Andrew
ONS classifies Donhead St Andrew as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Donhead St Andrew falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.8% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,007 residents in the neighbourhood around Donhead St Andrew, 9.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. Donhead St Andrew has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 14 miles away. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Donhead St Andrew are served by secondary schools including Shaftesbury School (3.3 miles). DfE figures put 263 schools and 74,539 pupils across Donhead St Andrew's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Donhead St Andrew is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Donhead St Andrew is about 37 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
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If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Birdbush, Brook Waters, Milkwell, Barkers Hill, Lillies Green, and Donhead St Mary.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Donhead St Andrew
Patients in Donhead St Andrew have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Donhead St Andrew — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Donhead St Andrew itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 4 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Donhead St Andrew is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.8% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Donhead St Andrew, 9.1% of the 2,007 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Donhead St Andrew; the nearest is about 14 miles away. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Donhead St Andrew are Shaftesbury School (3.3 miles). There are 263 schools and 74,539 pupils in Donhead St Andrew's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Donhead St Andrew close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Donhead St Andrew is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Donhead St Andrew itself. The nearest we do hold are Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 14 miles away; Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 16 miles away; and The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 19 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Donhead St Andrew
Many people in Donhead St Andrew 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Donhead St Andrew — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Donhead St Andrew. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Donhead St Andrew
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Donhead St Andrew, Wiltshire. Related nearby location pages such as Birdbush, Brook Waters, Milkwell, Barkers Hill, Lillies Green, and Donhead St Mary can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Donhead St Andrew
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Donhead St Andrew often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Donhead St Andrew?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Donhead St Andrew is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 14.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Mid-Wessex Orthodontics (14.5 miles) and The Private Treatment Centre (14.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Donhead St Andrew?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Donhead St Andrew, 0 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Salisbury, 14.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Donhead St Andrew?
The nearest practice to Donhead St Andrew that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd, about 14.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Sarum Dental Practice (14.5 miles) and INSPIRE ORTHODONTICS (14.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Donhead St Andrew, Wiltshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Donhead St Andrew, Wiltshire?
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.