Orthodontic practices near Friar Waddon
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Friar Waddon, 5 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, 4.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 4.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (188 reviews) |
| DK Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | 4.3 (43 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 19.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 19.7 miles north | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 19.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Friar Waddon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dorchester, 4.1 miles north-east; the next are Weymouth (4.3 miles south-east) and Crewkerne (19.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | 2 | 4.1 miles north-east |
| Weymouth | 3 | 4.3 miles south-east |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 19.3 miles north-west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 19.7 miles north |
| Poole | 8 | 22.1 miles east |
| Broadstone | 2 | 23.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Friar Waddon
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 4.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 4.2 miles north-east |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.7 (101 reviews) | 4.3 miles south-east |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 19.3 miles north-west |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.5 (188 reviews) | 4.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Friar Waddon 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 | 11.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,085 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 19.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 27 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Dorset | 98th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wey Valley Academy — 2.6 miles The Thomas Hardye School — 3.6 miles Dorchester Middle School — 3.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 994 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 | Orthodontic Department, Dorchester — 4 miles Carlton Dental Practice, Weymouth — 4 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 19 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 9 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 Friar Waddon
The nearest practice to Friar Waddon is Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, 4.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 9.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dorset Dental Clinic (23.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (23.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Friar Waddon list clear aligners, the nearest 4.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Friar Waddon are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 4.2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Friar Waddon
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Orthodontist in Friar Waddon: This page was put together for people in Friar Waddon who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Friar Waddon or another part of Dorset.
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Pages for Coryates, East Shilvinghampton, West Shilvinghampton, Buckland Ripers, Martinstown, and Winterborne Steepleton follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
The local picture in Friar Waddon
ONS classifies Friar Waddon as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Friar Waddon. With just 11.2% of residents under 16, Friar Waddon skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Friar Waddon, 4.8% of the 2,085 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Friar Waddon has more choice than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Friar Waddon are Wey Valley Academy (2.6 miles) and The Thomas Hardye School (3.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 179 schools and 51,332 pupils in Friar Waddon's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Friar Waddon sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Friar Waddon in numbers
Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Coryates, the closest linked location.
Useful local orthodontic context for Friar Waddon
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Friar Waddon. The nearest we do hold are Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 4 miles away; Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth, about 4 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 19 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Friar Waddon
Many people in Friar Waddon delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Friar Waddon
- 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Friar Waddon
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Friar Waddon — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Friar Waddon
Patients in Friar Waddon have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Friar Waddon
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Friar Waddon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Friar Waddon
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Friar Waddon, Dorset within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Coryates, East Shilvinghampton, West Shilvinghampton, Buckland Ripers, Martinstown, and Winterborne Steepleton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Friar Waddon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Friar Waddon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Friar Waddon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Friar Waddon is Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 4.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.2 miles) and Carlton Dental Practice (4.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Friar Waddon?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Friar Waddon, 5 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Friar Waddon?
The nearest practice to Friar Waddon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 4.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dorset Dental Clinic (23.5 miles) and Dorset Dental Implants (23.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Friar Waddon, 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 Friar Waddon, 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.