Orthodontic practices near Edmondsham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Edmondsham; 1 practice within 10 and 39 practices within 20. The closest is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 6.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 6.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| Wallisdown Dental PracticeBournemouth | 10.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (274 reviews) |
| Poole Orthodontics UKBroadstone | 10.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 2.8 (48 reviews) |
| POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTDBroadstone | 10.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 11.1 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (758 reviews) |
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 11.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (550 reviews) |
| New Leaf DentalBournemouth | 11.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (73 reviews) |
| Octagon Dental SurgeryCanford Heath | 11.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (10 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Edmondsham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ringwood, 6.3 miles south-east; the next are Bournemouth (10.5 miles south) and Broadstone (10.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ringwood | 1 | 6.3 miles south-east |
| Bournemouth | 10 | 10.5 miles south |
| Broadstone | 2 | 10.8 miles south |
| Poole | 5 | 11.2 miles south |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 11.8 miles south |
| Parkstone | 2 | 12.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Edmondsham
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), 11.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 11.1 miles south |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 12.3 miles south |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 12.7 miles north |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 6.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Edmondsham 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 | 193rd 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 — 1.5 miles Emmanuel Church of England Middle School — 2.2 miles West Moors Middle School — 5.7 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 — 6 miles Wallisdown Dental Practice, Bournemouth — 10 miles Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 11 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 39 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 Edmondsham
The nearest practice to Edmondsham is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 6.3 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 39.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Octagon Dental Surgery (11.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (10.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Edmondsham list clear aligners, the nearest 10.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Edmondsham are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, 10.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Edmondsham to The Straight Tooth Company 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 160 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 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 Edmondsham
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Orthodontist in Edmondsham: This page was put together for people in Edmondsham who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Dorset.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Sutton Holms, Cranborne, Boveridge, Dewlands Common, Wimborne St Giles, and Cripplestyle.
What local practice data suggests in Edmondsham
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Edmondsham. The nearest recorded are The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 6 miles away; Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, about 10 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 11 miles away.
About Edmondsham
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Sutton Holms, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Edmondsham
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Edmondsham sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.1% of Edmondsham's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,158 residents in the neighbourhood around Edmondsham, 8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Dorset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Edmondsham; the nearest is about 6 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 Edmondsham attend schools such as Cranborne Middle School (1.5 miles) and Emmanuel Church of England Middle School (2.2 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Edmondsham's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). Edmondsham's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Edmondsham
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Edmondsham can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Edmondsham
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Edmondsham — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Edmondsham
Orthodontic treatment in Edmondsham is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Edmondsham — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Edmondsham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Edmondsham
This section helps connect Edmondsham, Dorset to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. For a broader comparison, pages for Sutton Holms, Cranborne, Boveridge, Dewlands Common, Wimborne St Giles, and Cripplestyle follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Edmondsham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Edmondsham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Edmondsham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Edmondsham is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 6.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Wallisdown Dental Practice (10.5 miles) and Poole Orthodontics UK (10.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Edmondsham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Edmondsham, 1 practice within 10 miles and 39 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ringwood, 6.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Edmondsham?
The nearest practice to Edmondsham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, about 10.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (10.8 miles) and New Leaf Dental (11.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Edmondsham, Dorset?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Edmondsham, Dorset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.