Orthodontic practices near Hinton St Mary
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Hinton St Mary; 11 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 14.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 14.1 miles west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 14.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 14.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 16.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 16.8 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Poole Orthodontics UKBroadstone | 19.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 2.8 (48 reviews) |
| POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTDBroadstone | 19.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Hamworthy Dental PracticePoole | 19.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (39 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hinton St Mary with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 14.1 miles west; the next are Dorchester (16.7 miles south) and Broadstone (19.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 14.1 miles west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 16.7 miles south |
| Broadstone | 2 | 19.2 miles south-east |
| Poole | 8 | 19.8 miles south-east |
| Frome | 4 | 19.8 miles north |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 20.7 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hinton St Mary
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Teeth on the Heath in Poole (4.9 from 550 reviews), 19.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 4.9 (550 reviews) | 19.8 miles south-east |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 16.7 miles south |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 19.9 miles north |
| Hamworthy Dental PracticePoole | 4.9 (39 reviews) | 19.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hinton St Mary 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,194 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 102 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 475th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sturminster Newton High School — 0.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 605 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 | Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 14 miles Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, Dorchester — 17 miles Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 19 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 11 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 7 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 Hinton St Mary
The nearest practice to Hinton St Mary is Yeovil Hospital, 14.1 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. 11 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Octagon Dental Surgery (20.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (19.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Hinton St Mary list clear aligners, the nearest 14.4 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 Hinton St Mary are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 16.7 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 Hinton St Mary to Yeovil Hospital is roughly 30 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 370 to 730 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £165 to £330 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 370 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hinton St Mary
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Hinton St Mary in context
Hinton St Mary is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.1% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 2,194 residents in Hinton St Mary's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Dorset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Hinton St Mary; the nearest is about 14 miles away. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Hinton St Mary attend schools such as Sturminster Newton High School (0.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Hinton St Mary's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). Hinton St Mary falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hinton St Mary is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 38 miles away.
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Practice data for Hinton St Mary
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hinton St Mary. The closest on record are Yeovil Hospital, about 14 miles away; Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 17 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 19 miles away.
Local context for Hinton St Mary
The nearest other location we cover is Yewstock, under 1 km to the east.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Hinton St Mary
Orthodontic treatment in Hinton St Mary is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Hinton St Mary — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Hinton St Mary
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Hinton St Mary has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Hinton St Mary
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 Hinton St Mary. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hinton St Mary
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hinton St Mary
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hinton St Mary often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hinton St Mary?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hinton St Mary is Yeovil Hospital, about 14.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (14.4 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (14.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hinton St Mary?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hinton St Mary, 0 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 14.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hinton St Mary?
The nearest practice to Hinton St Mary that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 16.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (19.2 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (19.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hinton St Mary, 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 Hinton St Mary, Dorset?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.