Orthodontic practices near Hartgrove
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Hartgrove; 17 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 17.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 17.6 miles west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Poole Orthodontics UKBroadstone | 17.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 2.8 (48 reviews) |
| POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTDBroadstone | 17.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 17.9 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 18.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 18.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (550 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 18.8 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 18.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hartgrove with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 17.6 miles west; the next are Broadstone (17.9 miles south-east) and Poole (18.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 17.6 miles west |
| Broadstone | 2 | 17.9 miles south-east |
| Poole | 7 | 18.6 miles south-east |
| Frome | 4 | 18.8 miles north |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 19.4 miles south-east |
| Dorchester | 2 | 19.4 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hartgrove
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury (5.0 from 149 reviews), 20.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 20.0 miles north-east |
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 4.9 (550 reviews) | 18.6 miles south-east |
| Dorset Dental ClinicPoole | 4.9 (389 reviews) | 19.9 miles south-east |
| Dorset Dental ImplantsPoole | 4.9 (237 reviews) | 19.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hartgrove 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 | 12.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,852 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 19.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 51 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 523rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Shaftesbury School — 3.5 miles Sturminster Newton High School — 3.7 miles Gillingham School — 5.7 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 | Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 18 miles Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 18 miles Teeth on the Heath, Poole — 19 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 17 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 Hartgrove
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Hartgrove; the nearest is Yeovil Hospital, 17.6 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 17 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Octagon Dental Surgery (19.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (17.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Hartgrove list clear aligners, the nearest 17.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hartgrove are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Broadstone, 17.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hartgrove to Yeovil Hospital is roughly 40 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 460 to 920 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £205 to £415 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 460 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hartgrove
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Orthodontist in Hartgrove: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Hartgrove understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Dorset, not just Hartgrove.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for East Orchard, Bedchester, Farrington, Kit Hill, Guy's Marsh, and Margaret Marsh.
What local practice data suggests in Hartgrove
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hartgrove. The closest on record are Yeovil Hospital, about 18 miles away; Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 18 miles away; and Teeth on the Heath in Poole, about 19 miles away.
Facts about Hartgrove
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to East Orchard, the closest linked location.
Hartgrove in context
Hartgrove — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 12.5% of residents under 16, Hartgrove skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Hartgrove, 5.8% of the 1,852 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Hartgrove has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 18 miles away. Regionally, 16.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Hartgrove attend schools such as Shaftesbury School (3.5 miles) and Sturminster Newton High School (3.7 miles). DfE figures put 179 schools and 51,332 pupils across Hartgrove's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Hartgrove is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hartgrove is about 38 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Hartgrove
Starting orthodontic treatment in Hartgrove can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Hartgrove follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Hartgrove Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Hartgrove offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Hartgrove
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Hartgrove — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hartgrove. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hartgrove
These links help widen your research beyond Hartgrove, Dorset if you're open to travelling a little further. Other local pages worth browsing include East Orchard, Bedchester, Farrington, Kit Hill, Guy's Marsh, and Margaret Marsh.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Hartgrove
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hartgrove often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hartgrove?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hartgrove is Yeovil Hospital, about 17.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Poole Orthodontics UK (17.9 miles) and POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (17.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hartgrove?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hartgrove, 0 practices within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 17.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hartgrove?
The nearest practice to Hartgrove that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Broadstone, about 17.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Portway Dental Practice (18.8 miles) and Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (19.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hartgrove, Dorset?
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 Hartgrove, 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.