Orthodontic practices near Kingston Russell
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Kingston Russell; 5 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, 6.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 6.4 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 6.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 9.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 9.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (188 reviews) |
| DK Dental PracticeWeymouth | 9.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | 4.3 (43 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 14.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 15.6 miles north | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 15.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kingston Russell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dorchester, 6.4 miles east; the next are Weymouth (9.2 miles south-east) and Crewkerne (14.4 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | 2 | 6.4 miles east |
| Weymouth | 3 | 9.2 miles south-east |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 14.4 miles north-west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 15.6 miles north |
| Poole | 8 | 25.3 miles east |
| Broadstone | 2 | 26.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kingston Russell
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 6.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 6.5 miles east |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.7 (101 reviews) | 9.2 miles south-east |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 14.4 miles north-west |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.5 (188 reviews) | 9.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kingston Russell 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 | 11.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,085 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 19.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 27 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 198th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| 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 | Orthodontic Department, Dorchester — 6 miles Carlton Dental Practice, Weymouth — 9 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 14 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, 9 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 Kingston Russell
The nearest practice to Kingston Russell is Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, 6.4 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 9.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dorset Dental Clinic (26.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (26.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Kingston Russell list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kingston Russell 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 Kingston Russell to Orthodontic Department 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 170 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kingston Russell
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Orthodontist in Kingston Russell: People weighing up braces or aligners in Kingston Russell can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Dorset.
The local picture in Kingston Russell
Officially, Kingston Russell is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. With just 11.2% of residents under 16, Kingston Russell skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.8% of the 2,085 residents in Kingston Russell's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. People in Kingston Russell 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). Kingston Russell's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Kingston Russell is roughly mid-table for England.
What local practice data suggests in Kingston Russell
There is no orthodontist on our records in Kingston Russell itself. The nearest recorded are Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 6 miles away; Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth, about 9 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 14 miles away.
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Nearby location pages including Compton Valence, Little Bredy, Long Bredy, Winterborne Abbas, Wynford Eagle, and Abbotsbury can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Kingston Russell at a glance
Just around 2 km south-west, Long Bredy is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Kingston Russell
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Kingston Russell has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Kingston Russell offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Kingston Russell
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Kingston Russell helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Kingston Russell
What's available in Kingston Russell depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Kingston Russell sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 11.2% of residents under 16, Kingston Russell skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Kingston Russell, 4.8% of the 2,085 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Kingston Russell has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Regionally, 16.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Kingston Russell's Local Authority area covers 179 schools and 51,332 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Kingston Russell is roughly mid-table for England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kingston Russell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kingston Russell
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Kingston Russell, Dorset. Related nearby location pages such as Compton Valence, Little Bredy, Long Bredy, Winterborne Abbas, Wynford Eagle, and Abbotsbury can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Kingston Russell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kingston Russell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kingston Russell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kingston Russell is Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 6.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (6.5 miles) and Carlton Dental Practice (9.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kingston Russell?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kingston Russell, 5 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dorchester, 6.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kingston Russell?
The nearest practice to Kingston Russell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 6.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (26.5 miles) and Dorset Dental Clinic (26.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kingston Russell, Dorset?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kingston Russell, Dorset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.