Orthodontic practices near Farrington
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Farrington; 18 practices within 20. The closest is Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, 16.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Orthodontics UKBroadstone | 16.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 2.8 (48 reviews) |
| POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTDBroadstone | 16.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 17.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (550 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 17.6 miles west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Hamworthy Dental PracticePoole | 17.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (39 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 17.9 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 18.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 18.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Farrington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broadstone, 16.8 miles south-east; the next are Poole (17.5 miles south-east) and Yeovil (17.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broadstone | 2 | 16.8 miles south-east |
| Poole | 7 | 17.5 miles south-east |
| Yeovil | 3 | 17.6 miles west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 18.2 miles south-west |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 18.3 miles south-east |
| Parkstone | 2 | 19.2 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 Farrington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Penn Hill Dental in Parkstone (5.0 from 168 reviews), 19.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 19.9 miles south-east |
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 4.9 (550 reviews) | 17.5 miles south-east |
| Dorset Dental ClinicPoole | 4.9 (389 reviews) | 18.7 miles south-east |
| Park Dental PracticePoole | 4.9 (319 reviews) | 19.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Farrington 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 23.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,452 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 16.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.6% aged 16 to 24 and 15% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 57 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 511th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 16.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sturminster Newton High School — 3.3 miles Shaftesbury School — 4.8 miles The Blandford School — 5.9 miles |
| 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 — 17 miles Teeth on the Heath, Poole — 18 miles Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 18 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 5 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 Farrington
Farrington is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, 16.8 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 18 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Octagon Dental Surgery (18.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (16.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Farrington list clear aligners, the nearest 16.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Farrington are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Broadstone, 16.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Farrington to Poole Orthodontics UK is roughly 35 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 440 to 870 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £200 to £390 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 260 to 440 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Farrington
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Orthodontist in Farrington: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Farrington? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is relevant to searches focused on both Farrington and the wider Dorset area.
What official data says about Farrington
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Farrington sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 23.2% of residents under 16, Farrington has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 16.5% of the 1,452 residents in Farrington's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Dorset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Farrington; the nearest is about 17 miles away. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Farrington are served by secondary schools including Sturminster Newton High School (3.3 miles) and Shaftesbury School (4.8 miles). Farrington's Local Authority area covers 179 schools and 51,332 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Farrington is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Farrington is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 39 miles away.
A quick look at Farrington
Heading north-west for around 2 km brings you to West Orchard, the closest linked location.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Hartgrove, East Orchard, West Orchard, Bedchester, Child Okeford, and Hammoon.
Local provider signals in Farrington
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Farrington. The nearest recorded are Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 17 miles away; Teeth on the Heath in Poole, about 18 miles away; and Yeovil Hospital, about 18 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Farrington
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Farrington helps you ask the right questions. 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Farrington
Every case in Farrington follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Farrington
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Farrington has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Farrington
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Farrington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Farrington
These local links are here for anyone comparing Farrington, Dorset against nearby alternatives. You can keep exploring with related pages for Hartgrove, East Orchard, West Orchard, Bedchester, Child Okeford, and Hammoon.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Farrington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Farrington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Farrington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Farrington is Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 16.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (16.8 miles) and Teeth on the Heath (17.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Farrington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Farrington, 0 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broadstone, 16.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Farrington?
The nearest practice to Farrington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Broadstone, about 16.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (18.2 miles) and Dorset Dental Clinic (18.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Farrington, 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 Farrington, Dorset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.