Orthodontic practices near Fiddleford
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Fiddleford; 15 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 15.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 15.5 miles west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 15.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 16.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 16.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 16.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Poole Orthodontics UKBroadstone | 17.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 2.8 (48 reviews) |
| POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTDBroadstone | 17.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Hamworthy Dental PracticePoole | 17.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (39 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fiddleford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 15.5 miles west; the next are Dorchester (16.0 miles south-west) and Broadstone (17.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 15.5 miles west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 16.0 miles south-west |
| Broadstone | 2 | 17.3 miles south-east |
| Poole | 8 | 17.9 miles south-east |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 18.8 miles south-east |
| Parkstone | 2 | 19.7 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 Fiddleford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Teeth on the Heath in Poole (4.9 from 550 reviews), 17.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 4.9 (550 reviews) | 17.9 miles south-east |
| Dorset Dental ClinicPoole | 4.9 (389 reviews) | 19.1 miles south-east |
| Park Dental PracticePoole | 4.9 (319 reviews) | 19.3 miles south-east |
| Dorset Dental ImplantsPoole | 4.9 (237 reviews) | 19.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fiddleford 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 | 12.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,968 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 42 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 498th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 40 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sturminster Newton High School — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 605 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 | Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 16 miles Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, Dorchester — 16 miles Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 17 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, 15 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 7 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 Fiddleford
Fiddleford is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Yeovil Hospital, 15.5 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. 15 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Octagon Dental Surgery (18.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (17.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Fiddleford list clear aligners, the nearest 15.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Fiddleford are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 16 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 40 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Fiddleford to Yeovil Hospital 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 400 to 810 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £180 to £365 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 240 to 400 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fiddleford
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Orthodontist in Fiddleford: This page was put together for people in Fiddleford who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is relevant to searches focused on both Fiddleford and the wider Dorset area.
Practice signals around Fiddleford
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Fiddleford. The nearest we do hold are Yeovil Hospital, about 16 miles away; Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 16 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 17 miles away.
Area profile for Fiddleford
Fiddleford is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12.4% of Fiddleford's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,968 residents in the neighbourhood around Fiddleford, 4.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. People in Fiddleford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 16 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Fiddleford are served by secondary schools including Sturminster Newton High School (1.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 179 schools and 51,332 pupils across Fiddleford's Local Authority. Fiddleford's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Fiddleford is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 40 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Fiddleford in numbers
Just around 2 km north-east, Hammoon is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
For a broader view, related location pages cover Okeford Fitzpaine, Hammoon, Stour Meadows, The Common, Yewstock, and Glue Hill as well as this one.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Fiddleford
Patients in Fiddleford have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Fiddleford — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Fiddleford itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 7 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Fiddleford is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. With just 12.4% of residents under 16, Fiddleford skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,968 residents in the neighbourhood around Fiddleford, 4.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. People in Fiddleford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 16 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Fiddleford are served by secondary schools including Sturminster Newton High School (1.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 179 schools and 51,332 pupils in Fiddleford's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Fiddleford close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Fiddleford is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 40 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Fiddleford. The closest on record are Yeovil Hospital, about 16 miles away; Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 16 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 17 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 Fiddleford
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Fiddleford helps you ask the right questions. 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Fiddleford
Treatment in Fiddleford runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fiddleford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fiddleford
If Fiddleford, Dorset is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Okeford Fitzpaine, Hammoon, Stour Meadows, The Common, Yewstock, and Glue Hill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fiddleford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fiddleford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fiddleford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fiddleford is Yeovil Hospital, about 15.5 miles to the west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (15.8 miles) and Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (16.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fiddleford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Fiddleford, 0 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 15.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fiddleford?
The nearest practice to Fiddleford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 16.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (17.4 miles) and Dorset Dental Clinic (19.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fiddleford, 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 Fiddleford, Dorset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.