Orthodontic practices near Lower Burgate
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lower Burgate; 9 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 6.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 6.5 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 8.8 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Mid-Wessex OrthodonticsSalisbury | 9.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (8 reviews) |
| Salisbury Orthodontics LtdSalisbury | 9.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (210 reviews) |
| Ahmed GiaziriSalisbury | 9.1 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 9.2 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (149 reviews) |
| Inspire Orthodontic CentreSalisbury | 9.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| INSPIRE ORTHODONTICSSalisbury | 9.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lower Burgate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ringwood, 6.5 miles south; the next are Salisbury (8.8 miles north) and Totton (12.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ringwood | 1 | 6.5 miles south |
| Salisbury | 8 | 8.8 miles north |
| Totton | 1 | 12.8 miles east |
| Romsey | 1 | 12.8 miles east |
| Christchurch | 5 | 13.7 miles south |
| Bournemouth | 8 | 14.4 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 Lower Burgate
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), 14.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 14.5 miles south |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 9.4 miles north |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 9.2 miles north |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 6.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Burgate at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | New Forest |
| NHS dental services | NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,732 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 28.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 390 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Hampshire | 654th closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Burgate School and Sixth Form — 0.4 miles The Trafalgar School at Downton — 3.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,073 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Straight Tooth Company, Ringwood — 6 miles The Private Treatment Centre, Salisbury — 9 miles Bridgeways Dental, Totton — 13 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 | 9 within 10 miles, 59 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 Lower Burgate
The nearest practice to Lower Burgate is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 6.5 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 59.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Fisherton Dental Care (9.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Lower Burgate list clear aligners, the nearest 8.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lower Burgate are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd, 9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lower Burgate to The Straight Tooth Company 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 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 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 8.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Burgate
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Orthodontist in Lower Burgate: People weighing up braces or aligners in Lower Burgate can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It connects local orthodontic research in Lower Burgate with the wider Hampshire area.
Where Lower Burgate sits locally
Just around 1 km north, Upper Burgate is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
More local pages to browse
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Upper Burgate, Criddlestyle, Fordingbridge, Horseport, Breamore, and Tinkers Cross may also help.
Practice signals around Lower Burgate
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lower Burgate. The nearest we do hold are The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 6 miles away; The Private Treatment Centre in Salisbury, about 9 miles away; and Bridgeways Dental in Totton, about 13 miles away.
What official data says about Lower Burgate
ONS classifies Lower Burgate as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Lower Burgate falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. 17.1% of Lower Burgate's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,732 residents in the neighbourhood around Lower Burgate, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Hampshire. People in Lower Burgate usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Lower Burgate are The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.4 miles) and The Trafalgar School at Downton (3.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Lower Burgate sits among the less deprived areas of England.
All Orthodontic Options in Lower Burgate Explained
Patients in Lower Burgate have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Lower Burgate 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.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lower Burgate
Many people in Lower Burgate 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Lower Burgate
Every case in Lower Burgate follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lower Burgate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lower Burgate
This section helps connect Lower Burgate, Hampshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Other local pages worth browsing include Upper Burgate, Criddlestyle, Fordingbridge, Horseport, Breamore, and Tinkers Cross.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Burgate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Burgate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Burgate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Burgate is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 6.5 miles to the south. The next closest are The Private Treatment Centre (8.8 miles) and Mid-Wessex Orthodontics (9.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Burgate?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lower Burgate, 9 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ringwood, 6.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Burgate?
The nearest practice to Lower Burgate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd, about 9.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include INSPIRE ORTHODONTICS (9.3 miles) and Sarum Dental Practice (9.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Burgate, Hampshire?
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 Lower Burgate, Hampshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.