Orthodontic practices near Fordingbridge
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Fordingbridge; 9 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 5.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.8 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 9.5 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Ahmed GiaziriSalisbury | 9.7 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Mid-Wessex OrthodonticsSalisbury | 9.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (8 reviews) |
| Salisbury Orthodontics LtdSalisbury | 9.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (210 reviews) |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 9.8 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (149 reviews) |
| Inspire Orthodontic CentreSalisbury | 9.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| INSPIRE ORTHODONTICSSalisbury | 9.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fordingbridge with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ringwood, 5.8 miles south; the next are Salisbury (9.5 miles north) and Christchurch (13.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ringwood | 1 | 5.8 miles south |
| Salisbury | 8 | 9.5 miles north |
| Christchurch | 5 | 13.1 miles south |
| Totton | 1 | 13.2 miles east |
| Romsey | 1 | 13.4 miles east |
| Bournemouth | 10 | 13.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fordingbridge
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), 13.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 13.7 miles south |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 10.0 miles north |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 9.8 miles north |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 5.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fordingbridge at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | New Forest |
| NHS dental services | NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 6,066 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,826 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 | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 28.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 275 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Hampshire | 607th closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Burgate School and Sixth Form — 0.5 miles The Trafalgar School at Downton — 4.4 miles Cranborne Middle School — 5.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,073 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Straight Tooth Company, Ringwood — 6 miles The Private Treatment Centre, Salisbury — 10 miles Hoburne Dental Practice, Christchurch — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 59 within 20 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 Fordingbridge
From Fordingbridge the nearest practice is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 5.8 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. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 59.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Fisherton Dental Care (9.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (9.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Fordingbridge list clear aligners, the nearest 9.5 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Fordingbridge are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd, 9.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Fordingbridge to The Straight Tooth Company is roughly 15 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 20.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fordingbridge
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Orthodontist in Fordingbridge: People weighing up braces or aligners in Fordingbridge can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Fordingbridge and the wider Hampshire area. Fordingbridge — a small town with a population of around 6,066 — is covered on this page specifically.
The local picture in Fordingbridge
Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Fordingbridge sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Fordingbridge has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.1% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Fordingbridge, 4.9% of the 1,826 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Fordingbridge has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Families in Fordingbridge are served by secondary schools including The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.5 miles) and The Trafalgar School at Downton (4.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Fordingbridge sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Practice data for Fordingbridge
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Fordingbridge itself. The nearest we do hold are The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 6 miles away; The Private Treatment Centre in Salisbury, about 10 miles away; and Hoburne Dental Practice in Christchurch, about 13 miles away.
Widen your local search
For a broader view, related location pages cover Horseport, Lower Burgate, Tinkers Cross, Bickton, Criddlestyle, and Stuckton as well as this one.
Fordingbridge in numbers
Fordingbridge is home to around 6,066 people, classing it as a small town within Hampshire. The nearest other location we cover is Horseport, under 1 km to the north.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Fordingbridge
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Fordingbridge can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Fordingbridge
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Fordingbridge — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Fordingbridge
Orthodontic treatment in Fordingbridge is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Fordingbridge
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fordingbridge
Not every practice near Fordingbridge offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Fordingbridge — larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Fordingbridge's under-16 share, 13.1%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.9% of the 1,826 residents in Fordingbridge's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire. Fordingbridge has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Families in Fordingbridge are served by secondary schools including The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.5 miles) and The Trafalgar School at Downton (4.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Fordingbridge close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fordingbridge. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fordingbridge
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Fordingbridge, Hampshire. Other local pages worth browsing include Horseport, Lower Burgate, Tinkers Cross, Bickton, Criddlestyle, and Stuckton.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Fordingbridge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fordingbridge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fordingbridge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fordingbridge is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 5.8 miles to the south. The next closest are The Private Treatment Centre (9.5 miles) and Ahmed Giaziri (9.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fordingbridge?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Fordingbridge, 9 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ringwood, 5.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fordingbridge?
The nearest practice to Fordingbridge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd, about 9.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include INSPIRE ORTHODONTICS (9.9 miles) and Sarum Dental Practice (10.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fordingbridge, Hampshire?
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 Fordingbridge, Hampshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.