Orthodontic practices near Hamworthy
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Hamworthy, 26 practices within 10 and 31 practices within 20. The closest is Hamworthy Dental Practice in Poole, 0.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamworthy Dental PracticePoole | 0.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (39 reviews) |
| Dorset Dental ClinicPoole | 1.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (389 reviews) |
| Dorset Dental ImplantsPoole | 1.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (237 reviews) |
| Park Dental PracticePoole | 1.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (319 reviews) |
| Octagon Dental SurgeryCanford Heath | 2.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (10 reviews) |
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 2.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (550 reviews) |
| Poole Orthodontics UKBroadstone | 2.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 2.8 (48 reviews) |
| POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTDBroadstone | 2.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hamworthy with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Poole, 0.2 miles north-west; the next are Canford Heath (2.0 miles north-east) and Broadstone (2.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Poole | 8 | 0.2 miles north-west |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 2.0 miles north-east |
| Broadstone | 2 | 2.4 miles north-east |
| Parkstone | 2 | 2.6 miles east |
| Bournemouth | 10 | 4.6 miles east |
| Christchurch | 5 | 8.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hamworthy
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), 5.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 5.9 miles east |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 3.5 miles east |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 12.9 miles north-east |
| Dental on the BanksPoole | 4.9 (1,019 reviews) | 4.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hamworthy at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,304 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 25.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,131 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 16 practices, more than 87% of towns in England |
| Access within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 30 places in the county (the county median is 0.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Cornerstone Academy — 0.4 miles Poole High School — 1.2 miles Parkstone Grammar School — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 8,656 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 111 schools, 54,556 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 16.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hamworthy Dental Practice, Poole — under a mile Octagon Dental Surgery, Canford Heath — 2 miles Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 26 within 10 miles, 31 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 Hamworthy
The nearest practice to Hamworthy is Hamworthy Dental Practice in Poole, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 26 practices, and within 20 there are 31.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dorset Dental Clinic (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (2.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Hamworthy list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Hamworthy are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorset Dental Clinic in Poole, 1.4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hamworthy
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Explore teeth straightening in Hamworthy
Orthodontist in Hamworthy: This page was put together for people in Hamworthy who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Hamworthy with the wider Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council area.
The local picture in Hamworthy
By ONS classification, Hamworthy falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Hamworthy falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.1% of Hamworthy's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,304 residents in the neighbourhood around Hamworthy, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Hamworthy has 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 87% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Hamworthy are served by secondary schools including The Cornerstone Academy (0.4 miles) and Poole High School (1.2 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Hamworthy's Local Authority area covers 111 schools and 54,556 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Hamworthy is roughly mid-table for England.
Hamworthy in numbers
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Lower Hamworthy, the closest linked location.
Local provider signals in Hamworthy
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hamworthy. The closest on record are Hamworthy Dental Practice in Poole, under a mile away; Octagon Dental Surgery in Canford Heath, about 2 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 2 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Related pages for Lower Hamworthy, Hillbourne, Poole, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Pottery Pier, and Stanley Green are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Hamworthy
Patients in Hamworthy have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Hamworthy
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Hamworthy
Many people in Hamworthy delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hamworthy
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Hamworthy — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Hamworthy is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Hamworthy's under-16 share sits at 14.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,304 residents in the neighbourhood around Hamworthy, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Hamworthy has 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 87% 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 Hamworthy are The Cornerstone Academy (0.4 miles) and Poole High School (1.2 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 111 schools and 54,556 pupils across Hamworthy's Local Authority. Hamworthy's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hamworthy. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hamworthy
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Hamworthy, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Nearby pages covering Lower Hamworthy, Hillbourne, Poole, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Pottery Pier, and Stanley Green may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hamworthy
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hamworthy often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hamworthy?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hamworthy is Hamworthy Dental Practice in Poole, about 0.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Dorset Dental Clinic (1.4 miles) and Dorset Dental Implants (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hamworthy?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Hamworthy, 26 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hamworthy?
The nearest practice to Hamworthy that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorset Dental Clinic in Poole, about 1.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dorset Dental Implants (1.4 miles) and POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (2.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hamworthy, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hamworthy, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.