Orthodontic practices near Fifehead Neville
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Fifehead Neville; 13 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 13.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 13.6 miles west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 13.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 13.9 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 13.9 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 14.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Poole Orthodontics UKBroadstone | 18.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 2.8 (48 reviews) |
| POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTDBroadstone | 18.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Hamworthy Dental PracticePoole | 18.5 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 Fifehead Neville with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 13.6 miles west; the next are Dorchester (13.8 miles south) and Broadstone (18.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 13.6 miles west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 13.8 miles south |
| Broadstone | 2 | 18.2 miles south-east |
| Poole | 8 | 18.5 miles south-east |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 19.5 miles south-east |
| Weymouth | 3 | 20.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fifehead Neville
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), 18.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 4.9 (550 reviews) | 18.8 miles south-east |
| Dorset Dental ClinicPoole | 4.9 (389 reviews) | 19.7 miles south-east |
| Park Dental PracticePoole | 4.9 (319 reviews) | 20.0 miles south-east |
| Dorset Dental ImplantsPoole | 4.9 (237 reviews) | 19.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fifehead Neville 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 | 13.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,980 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 41 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 465th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sturminster Newton High School — 2.6 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 — 14 miles Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, Dorchester — 14 miles Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 18 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, 13 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 Fifehead Neville
From Fifehead Neville the nearest practice is Yeovil Hospital, 13.6 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 13 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Octagon Dental Surgery (19.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (18.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Fifehead Neville list clear aligners, the nearest 13.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Fifehead Neville are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 13.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Fifehead Neville to Yeovil Hospital 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 350 to 710 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £320 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 350 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fifehead Neville
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Orthodontist in Fifehead Neville: People weighing up braces or aligners in Fifehead Neville can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Dorset.
What official data says about Fifehead Neville
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Fifehead Neville sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.1% of Fifehead Neville's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5% of the 1,980 residents in Fifehead Neville's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. People in Fifehead Neville usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 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 Fifehead Neville attend schools such as Sturminster Newton High School (2.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 179 schools and 51,332 pupils in Fifehead Neville's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Fifehead Neville's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Facts about Fifehead Neville
The nearest other location we cover is Puxey, around 1 km to the north.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Puxey, Fifehead St Quintin, Rivers' Corner, Knackers Hole, Kitford, and Rolls Mill.
Local provider signals in Fifehead Neville
There is no orthodontist on our records in Fifehead Neville itself. The nearest we do hold are Yeovil Hospital, about 14 miles away; Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 14 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Fifehead Neville
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Fifehead Neville can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Fifehead Neville 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.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Fifehead Neville
Many people in Fifehead Neville delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Fifehead Neville
Treatment in Fifehead Neville 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 Fifehead Neville. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fifehead Neville
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Fifehead Neville, Dorset alone. If you're still deciding, related pages for Puxey, Fifehead St Quintin, Rivers' Corner, Knackers Hole, Kitford, and Rolls Mill may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fifehead Neville
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fifehead Neville often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fifehead Neville?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fifehead Neville is Yeovil Hospital, about 13.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (13.8 miles) and Orthodontic Department (13.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fifehead Neville?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Fifehead Neville, 0 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 13.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fifehead Neville?
The nearest practice to Fifehead Neville that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 13.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (18.2 miles) and Dorset Dental Clinic (19.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fifehead Neville, 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 Fifehead Neville, Dorset?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.