Orthodontic practices near Durlston
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Durlston; 16 practices within 10 and 29 practices within 20. The closest is Dental on the Banks in Poole, 7.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental on the BanksPoole | 7.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,019 reviews) |
| Park Dental PracticePoole | 8.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (319 reviews) |
| Dorset Dental ClinicPoole | 8.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (389 reviews) |
| Dorset Dental ImplantsPoole | 8.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (237 reviews) |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 8.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (168 reviews) |
| White Align DentalParkstone | 8.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (39 reviews) |
| The Parkstone Dental PracticePoole | 8.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| Only OrthodonticsBournemouth | 8.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (150 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Durlston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Poole, 7.5 miles north; the next are Parkstone (8.6 miles north) and Bournemouth (8.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Poole | 8 | 7.5 miles north |
| Parkstone | 2 | 8.6 miles north |
| Bournemouth | 10 | 8.7 miles north |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 9.2 miles north |
| Broadstone | 2 | 10.5 miles north |
| Christchurch | 5 | 10.9 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Durlston
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), 10.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 10.3 miles north |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 8.6 miles north |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 18.5 miles north-east |
| Dental on the BanksPoole | 4.9 (1,019 reviews) | 7.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Durlston 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,420 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 402 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 260th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Swanage School — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 349 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 | Dental on the Banks, Poole — 8 miles Penn Hill Dental, Parkstone — 9 miles Only Orthodontics, Bournemouth — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 29 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 Durlston
The nearest practice to Durlston is Dental on the Banks in Poole, 7.5 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 16 practices, and within 20 there are 29.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dorset Dental Clinic (8.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental on the Banks (7.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Durlston list clear aligners, the nearest 7.5 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 Durlston are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental on the Banks in Poole, 7.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Durlston to Dental on the Banks is roughly 15 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 200 to 390 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £175 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 20% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Durlston
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Orthodontist in Durlston: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Durlston. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Dorset.
Durlston in context
Durlston is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. 14.2% of Durlston's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Durlston, 6.3% of the 1,420 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to 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 Durlston; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Durlston attend schools such as The Swanage School (1.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Durlston's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Durlston close to the England median.
Local treatment availability around Durlston
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Durlston. The nearest recorded are Dental on the Banks in Poole, about 8 miles away; Penn Hill Dental in Parkstone, about 9 miles away; and Only Orthodontics in Bournemouth, about 9 miles away.
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Facts about Durlston
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All Orthodontic Options in Durlston Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Durlston offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Durlston — Local Context
Not every practice near Durlston offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Durlston is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Durlston's under-16 share sits at 14.2%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,420 residents in Durlston's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Dorset. Durlston has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Durlston are served by secondary schools including The Swanage School (1.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 179 schools and 51,332 pupils across Durlston's Local Authority. Durlston's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Durlston. The closest on record are Dental on the Banks in Poole, about 8 miles away; Penn Hill Dental in Parkstone, about 9 miles away; and Only Orthodontics in Bournemouth, about 9 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Durlston
Starting orthodontic treatment in Durlston can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Durlston
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Durlston — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, Durlston sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.2% of Durlston's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,420 residents in the neighbourhood around Durlston, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Dorset. People in Durlston usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Durlston are served by secondary schools including The Swanage School (1.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 179 schools and 51,332 pupils across Durlston's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Durlston is roughly mid-table for England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Durlston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Durlston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Durlston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Durlston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Durlston is Dental on the Banks in Poole, about 7.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Park Dental Practice (8.1 miles) and Dorset Dental Clinic (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Durlston?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Durlston, 16 practices within 10 miles and 29 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Poole, 7.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Durlston?
The nearest practice to Durlston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental on the Banks in Poole, about 7.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include Dorset Dental Clinic (8.3 miles) and Dorset Dental Implants (8.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Durlston, 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 Durlston, Dorset?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.