Orthodontic practices near Gaunts
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Gaunts; 24 practices within 10 and 37 practices within 20. The closest is Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, 6.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Orthodontics UKBroadstone | 6.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 2.8 (48 reviews) |
| POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTDBroadstone | 6.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 6.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (550 reviews) |
| Wallisdown Dental PracticeBournemouth | 6.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (274 reviews) |
| Octagon Dental SurgeryCanford Heath | 7.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (10 reviews) |
| Seaview Dental PracticePoole | 7.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (210 reviews) |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 7.8 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 7.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (758 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Gaunts with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broadstone, 6.1 miles south; the next are Poole (6.7 miles south) and Bournemouth (6.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broadstone | 2 | 6.1 miles south |
| Poole | 8 | 6.7 miles south |
| Bournemouth | 10 | 6.9 miles south-east |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 7.4 miles south |
| Ringwood | 1 | 7.8 miles east |
| Parkstone | 2 | 8.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Gaunts
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), 7.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 7.9 miles south-east |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 8.3 miles south |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 7.8 miles east |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 17.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Gaunts 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,408 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 22.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 56 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 179th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill — 2.1 miles Allenbourn Middle School — 2.6 miles Queen Elizabeth's School — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,437 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 | Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 6 miles Teeth on the Heath, Poole — 7 miles Wallisdown Dental Practice, Bournemouth — 7 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 | 24 within 10 miles, 37 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 3 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 Gaunts
The nearest practice to Gaunts is Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, 6.1 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 24 practices, and within 20 there are 37.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Octagon Dental Surgery (7.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (6.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Gaunts list clear aligners, the nearest 6.1 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 Gaunts are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Broadstone, 6.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Gaunts to Poole Orthodontics UK 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Gaunts
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Orthodontist in Gaunts: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Gaunts understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Dorset.
What official data says about Gaunts
Gaunts — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 14.7% of Gaunts's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,408 residents in the neighbourhood around Gaunts, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Dorset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Gaunts; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 16.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Gaunts are St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill (2.1 miles) and Allenbourn Middle School (2.6 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Gaunts's Local Authority area covers 179 schools and 51,332 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Gaunts close to the England median.
About Gaunts
The nearest other location we cover is Lodge Copse Estate, under 1 km to the east.
Practice signals around Gaunts
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Gaunts. The closest on record are Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 6 miles away; Teeth on the Heath in Poole, about 7 miles away; and Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, about 7 miles away.
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The Orthodontic Journey in Gaunts
Orthodontic treatment in Gaunts is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Gaunts
- 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?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Gaunts
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Gaunts — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Gaunts Explained
Patients in Gaunts 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 Gaunts
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 Gaunts. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Gaunts
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Gaunts, Dorset alone. Related nearby location pages such as Gaunt's Common, Lodge Copse Estate, Pig Oak, God's Blessing Green, Hinton Martell, and Chalbury can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Gaunts
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gaunts often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gaunts?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gaunts is Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 6.1 miles to the south. The next closest are POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (6.2 miles) and Teeth on the Heath (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Gaunts?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Gaunts, 24 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broadstone, 6.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gaunts?
The nearest practice to Gaunts that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Broadstone, about 6.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Wallisdown Dental Practice (6.9 miles) and Seaview Dental Practice (7.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gaunts, Dorset?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Gaunts, Dorset?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.