Orthodontic practices near Durweston
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Durweston; 30 practices within 20. The closest is Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, 12.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Orthodontics UKBroadstone | 12.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 2.8 (48 reviews) |
| POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTDBroadstone | 12.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 13.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (550 reviews) |
| Hamworthy Dental PracticePoole | 13.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (39 reviews) |
| Octagon Dental SurgeryCanford Heath | 14.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (10 reviews) |
| Dorset Dental ClinicPoole | 14.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (389 reviews) |
| Dorset Dental ImplantsPoole | 14.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (237 reviews) |
| Park Dental PracticePoole | 15.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (319 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Durweston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broadstone, 12.9 miles south-east; the next are Poole (13.5 miles south-east) and Canford Heath (14.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broadstone | 2 | 12.9 miles south-east |
| Poole | 8 | 13.5 miles south-east |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 14.3 miles south-east |
| Parkstone | 2 | 15.3 miles south-east |
| Dorchester | 2 | 15.7 miles south-west |
| Bournemouth | 10 | 15.7 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 Durweston
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), 17.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 17.0 miles south-east |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 16.0 miles south-east |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 17.9 miles east |
| Dental on the BanksPoole | 4.9 (1,019 reviews) | 17.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Durweston 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 |
| Population | 398 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,801 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 25% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 73 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 454th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Blandford School — 1.7 miles Sturminster Newton High School — 5.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,103 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 | Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 13 miles Teeth on the Heath, Poole — 14 miles Octagon Dental Surgery, Canford Heath — 14 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, 30 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 9 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 Durweston
The nearest practice to Durweston is Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, 12.9 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. 30 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Octagon Dental Surgery (14.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (12.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Durweston list clear aligners, the nearest 12.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Durweston are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Broadstone, 12.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Durweston to Poole Orthodontics UK 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 340 to 670 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £300 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Durweston
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Orthodontist in Durweston: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Durweston often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Dorset. Durweston — a small village with a population of around 398 — is covered on this page specifically.
Facts about Durweston
Durweston is home to around 398 people, classing it as a small village within Dorset. The nearest other location we cover is Stourpaine, under 1 km to the north.
Practice data for Durweston
There is no orthodontist on our records in Durweston itself. The nearest recorded are Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 13 miles away; Teeth on the Heath in Poole, about 14 miles away; and Octagon Dental Surgery in Canford Heath, about 14 miles away.
What official data says about Durweston
Durweston is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Durweston falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.1% of Durweston's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Durweston, 7.6% of the 1,801 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 Durweston; the nearest is about 13 miles away. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Durweston are served by secondary schools including The Blandford School (1.7 miles) and Sturminster Newton High School (5.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Durweston's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). Durweston's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Compare nearby areas
Related pages for Stourpaine, Steepleton Iwerne, Bryanston, Quarleston, Shothole, and Iwerne Courtney are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Durweston
The orthodontic landscape in Durweston offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Durweston offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Durweston
Many people in Durweston 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Durweston
Every case in Durweston follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Durweston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Durweston
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Durweston, Dorset alone. If you're still deciding, related pages for Stourpaine, Steepleton Iwerne, Bryanston, Quarleston, Shothole, and Iwerne Courtney may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Durweston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Durweston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Durweston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Durweston is Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 12.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (12.9 miles) and Teeth on the Heath (13.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Durweston?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Durweston, 0 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broadstone, 12.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Durweston?
The nearest practice to Durweston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Broadstone, about 12.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Dorset Dental Clinic (14.7 miles) and Dorset Dental Implants (14.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Durweston, 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 Durweston, Dorset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.