Orthodontic practices near Ferndown
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Ferndown, 29 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, 4.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallisdown Dental PracticeBournemouth | 4.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (274 reviews) |
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 4.9 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (758 reviews) |
| New Leaf DentalBournemouth | 5.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (73 reviews) |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| Poole Orthodontics UKBroadstone | 5.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 2.8 (48 reviews) |
| POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTDBroadstone | 5.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 5.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (550 reviews) |
| Dorset OrthodonticsBournemouth | 5.9 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (63 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ferndown with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bournemouth, 4.3 miles south; the next are Ringwood (5.3 miles north-east) and Broadstone (5.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | 10 | 4.3 miles south |
| Ringwood | 1 | 5.3 miles north-east |
| Broadstone | 2 | 5.5 miles south-west |
| Poole | 8 | 5.7 miles south-west |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 6.1 miles south-west |
| Parkstone | 2 | 6.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ferndown
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), 4.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 4.9 miles south |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 6.2 miles south |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 5.3 miles north-east |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 18.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ferndown 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 17,650 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,096 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 24.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,868 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Dorset | 109th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ferndown Upper School — 0.3 miles Ferndown Middle School — 0.5 miles West Moors Middle School — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 2,537 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 | Wallisdown Dental Practice, Bournemouth — 4 miles The Straight Tooth Company, Ringwood — 5 miles Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 29 within 10 miles, 38 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 3 miles |
| Postcode districts | BH22 |
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 Ferndown
The nearest practice to Ferndown is Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, 4.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 29 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Seaview Dental Practice (5.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (5.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Ferndown list clear aligners, the nearest 4.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ferndown are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, 4.3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ferndown
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Orthodontist in Ferndown: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Ferndown understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is relevant to searches focused on both Ferndown and the wider Dorset area. Ferndown — a market town with a population of around 17,650 — is covered on this page specifically.
Compare nearby areas
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Ameysford, West Moors, Hampreston, St Leonard's Farm Park, Trickett's Cross, and Little Canford.
Area profile for Ferndown
Officially, Ferndown is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Ferndown sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Ferndown's under-16 share, 13.5%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.2% of the 1,096 residents in Ferndown's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Ferndown are Ferndown Upper School (0.3 miles) and Ferndown Middle School (0.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Ferndown's Local Authority area covers 179 schools and 51,332 pupils, according to DfE figures. Ferndown's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Ferndown in numbers
Ferndown is home to around 17,650 people, classing it as a market town within Dorset. The nearest other location we cover is Ameysford, around 1 km to the north.
Useful local orthodontic context for Ferndown
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ferndown. The closest on record are Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, about 4 miles away; The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 5 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 6 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Ferndown Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Ferndown offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Ferndown — Local Context
Ferndown has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 3 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Ferndown sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.5% of residents under 16, Ferndown skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Ferndown, 4.2% of the 1,096 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Regionally, 16.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Ferndown are Ferndown Upper School (0.3 miles) and Ferndown Middle School (0.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 179 schools and 51,332 pupils in Ferndown's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Ferndown falls in a less deprived area than most of England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ferndown. The closest on record are Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, about 4 miles away; The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 5 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 6 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ferndown
Orthodontic treatment in Ferndown is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Ferndown
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Ferndown — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ferndown. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ferndown
This section helps connect Ferndown, Dorset to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can also browse nearby location pages including Ameysford, West Moors, Hampreston, St Leonard's Farm Park, Trickett's Cross, and Little Canford.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ferndown
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ferndown often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ferndown?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ferndown is Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, about 4.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Smile Stories (4.9 miles) and New Leaf Dental (5.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ferndown?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Ferndown, 29 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ferndown?
The nearest practice to Ferndown that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, about 4.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include New Leaf Dental (5.1 miles) and POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (5.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ferndown, Dorset?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ferndown, Dorset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.