Orthodontic practices near Fontmell Magna
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Fontmell Magna; 32 practices within 20. The closest is Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, 16.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Orthodontics UKBroadstone | 16.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 2.8 (48 reviews) |
| POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTDBroadstone | 16.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 17.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (550 reviews) |
| Hamworthy Dental PracticePoole | 17.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (39 reviews) |
| Octagon Dental SurgeryCanford Heath | 17.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (10 reviews) |
| Dorset Dental ClinicPoole | 18.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (389 reviews) |
| Dorset Dental ImplantsPoole | 18.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (237 reviews) |
| Seaview Dental PracticePoole | 18.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (210 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fontmell Magna with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broadstone, 16.3 miles south-east; the next are Poole (17.0 miles south-east) and Canford Heath (17.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broadstone | 2 | 16.3 miles south-east |
| Poole | 7 | 17.0 miles south-east |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 17.8 miles south-east |
| Bournemouth | 2 | 18.6 miles south-east |
| Salisbury | 8 | 18.7 miles north-east |
| Parkstone | 2 | 18.8 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 Fontmell Magna
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), 19.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 19.8 miles south-east |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 19.4 miles south-east |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 19.1 miles north-east |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 18.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fontmell Magna 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 |
| Population | 333 |
| Residents under 16 | 10% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,359 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 28.6% 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 | 57 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 506th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Shaftesbury School — 3.7 miles Sturminster Newton High School — 5.1 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 — 16 miles Teeth on the Heath, Poole — 17 miles Octagon Dental Surgery, Canford Heath — 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, 32 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 4 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 Fontmell Magna
Fontmell Magna is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, 16.3 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. 32 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Octagon Dental Surgery (17.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (16.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Fontmell Magna list clear aligners, the nearest 16.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Fontmell Magna are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Broadstone, 16.4 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 Fontmell Magna 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 420 to 850 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £190 to £380 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 250 to 420 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 Fontmell Magna
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Orthodontist in Fontmell Magna: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Fontmell Magna, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Dorset. Fontmell Magna — a small village with a population of around 333 — is covered on this page specifically.
A quick look at Fontmell Magna
With a population of roughly 333, Fontmell Magna is a small village within Dorset. Just around 1 km south, Sutton Waldron is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Fontmell Magna
Officially, Fontmell Magna is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Fontmell Magna falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 10% of Fontmell Magna's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 2,359 residents in the neighbourhood around Fontmell Magna, 4.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Fontmell Magna; the nearest is about 16 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 Fontmell Magna attend schools such as Shaftesbury School (3.7 miles) and Sturminster Newton High School (5.1 miles). DfE figures put 179 schools and 51,332 pupils across Fontmell Magna's Local Authority. Fontmell Magna sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Fontmell Magna is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 39 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice signals around Fontmell Magna
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Fontmell Magna itself. The closest on record are Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 16 miles away; Teeth on the Heath in Poole, about 17 miles away; and Octagon Dental Surgery in Canford Heath, about 18 miles away.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Sutton Waldron, Compton Abbas, Iwerne Minster, Bedchester, East Compton, and Iwerne Courtney.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Fontmell Magna
Orthodontic treatment in Fontmell Magna 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fontmell Magna
Fontmell Magna has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 4 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Fontmell Magna is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Fontmell Magna falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 10% of Fontmell Magna's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.7% of the 2,359 residents in Fontmell Magna's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. Fontmell Magna has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 16 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Fontmell Magna are served by secondary schools including Shaftesbury School (3.7 miles) and Sturminster Newton High School (5.1 miles). There are 179 schools and 51,332 pupils in Fontmell Magna's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Fontmell Magna is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Fontmell Magna is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 39 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Fontmell Magna Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Fontmell Magna has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Fontmell Magna
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 Fontmell Magna. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fontmell Magna
This part of the page places Fontmell Magna, Dorset in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Sutton Waldron, Compton Abbas, Iwerne Minster, Bedchester, East Compton, and Iwerne Courtney may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fontmell Magna
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fontmell Magna often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fontmell Magna?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fontmell Magna is Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 16.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (16.4 miles) and Teeth on the Heath (17.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fontmell Magna?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Fontmell Magna, 0 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broadstone, 16.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fontmell Magna?
The nearest practice to Fontmell Magna that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Broadstone, about 16.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Dorset Dental Clinic (18.4 miles) and Dorset Dental Implants (18.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fontmell Magna, 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 Fontmell Magna, 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.