Orthodontic practices near Holworth
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Holworth; 5 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth, 5.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 5.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 5.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (188 reviews) |
| DK Dental PracticeWeymouth | 6.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.3 (43 reviews) |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 6.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 6.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Hamworthy Dental PracticePoole | 14.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (39 reviews) |
| Dorset Dental ClinicPoole | 16.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (389 reviews) |
| Dorset Dental ImplantsPoole | 16.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (237 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Holworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Weymouth, 5.8 miles west; the next are Dorchester (6.5 miles north-west) and Poole (14.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Weymouth | 3 | 5.8 miles west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 6.5 miles north-west |
| Poole | 8 | 14.8 miles east |
| Broadstone | 2 | 16.6 miles north-east |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 16.8 miles east |
| Parkstone | 2 | 17.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Holworth
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Penn Hill Dental in Parkstone (5.0 from 168 reviews), 18.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 18.2 miles east |
| Dental on the BanksPoole | 4.9 (1,019 reviews) | 18.3 miles east |
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 4.9 (550 reviews) | 16.7 miles north-east |
| Dorset Dental ClinicPoole | 4.9 (389 reviews) | 16.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Holworth 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,109 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 54 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 170th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dorset Studio School — 5.8 miles St Osmund's Church of England Middle School — 5.9 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 | Carlton Dental Practice, Weymouth — 6 miles Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, Dorchester — 6 miles Hamworthy Dental Practice, Poole — 15 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 | 5 within 10 miles, 21 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 Holworth
The nearest practice to Holworth is Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth, 5.8 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 5 practices, and within 20 there are 21.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dorset Dental Clinic (16.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (16.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Holworth list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 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 Holworth are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 6.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Holworth to Carlton Dental Practice 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Holworth
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Orthodontist in Holworth: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Holworth understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Holworth itself or elsewhere in Dorset.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover West Chaldon, Owermoigne, Galton, Warmwell, Chaldon Herring, and Crossways as well as this one.
About Holworth
West Chaldon is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Holworth.
Holworth in context
Holworth — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15% of Holworth's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 2,109 residents in Holworth's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Dorset. Holworth has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Holworth are served by secondary schools including Dorset Studio School (5.8 miles) and St Osmund's Church of England Middle School (5.9 miles). There are 179 schools and 51,332 pupils in Holworth's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Holworth close to the England median.
Local treatment availability around Holworth
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Holworth itself. The nearest we do hold are Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth, about 6 miles away; Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 6 miles away; and Hamworthy Dental Practice in Poole, about 15 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Holworth
Patients in Holworth have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Holworth
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Holworth — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Holworth
Many people in Holworth 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Holworth
What's available in Holworth depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Holworth's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Holworth sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 2,109 residents in Holworth's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Dorset. People in Holworth usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 16.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Holworth attend schools such as Dorset Studio School (5.8 miles) and St Osmund's Church of England Middle School (5.9 miles). Holworth's Local Authority area covers 179 schools and 51,332 pupils, according to DfE figures. Holworth sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Holworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Holworth
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Holworth, Dorset, these local links help you keep browsing. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as West Chaldon, Owermoigne, Galton, Warmwell, Chaldon Herring, and Crossways.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Holworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Holworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Holworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Holworth is Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth, about 5.8 miles to the west. The next closest are The Clock Dental Practice (5.9 miles) and DK Dental Practice (6.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Holworth?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Holworth, 5 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Weymouth, 5.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Holworth?
The nearest practice to Holworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 6.5 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Dorset Dental Clinic (16.1 miles) and Dorset Dental Implants (16.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Holworth, Dorset?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Holworth, Dorset?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.