Orthodontic practices near Mannington
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Mannington; 28 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 5.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.1 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| Wallisdown Dental PracticeBournemouth | 7.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (274 reviews) |
| Poole Orthodontics UKBroadstone | 7.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 2.8 (48 reviews) |
| POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTDBroadstone | 7.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 7.7 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (758 reviews) |
| New Leaf DentalBournemouth | 7.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (73 reviews) |
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 7.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (550 reviews) |
| Octagon Dental SurgeryCanford Heath | 8.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (10 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Mannington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ringwood, 5.1 miles east; the next are Bournemouth (7.1 miles south) and Broadstone (7.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ringwood | 1 | 5.1 miles east |
| Bournemouth | 10 | 7.1 miles south |
| Broadstone | 2 | 7.5 miles south-west |
| Poole | 8 | 7.9 miles south |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 8.5 miles south |
| Parkstone | 2 | 8.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Mannington
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), 7.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 7.7 miles south |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 8.8 miles south |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 5.1 miles east |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 15.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Mannington 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,408 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 | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 22.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 56 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 142nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | Emmanuel Church of England Middle School — 2.0 miles West Moors Middle School — 2.6 miles Ferndown Upper School — 3.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 674 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 | The Straight Tooth Company, Ringwood — 5 miles Wallisdown Dental Practice, Bournemouth — 7 miles Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 28 within 10 miles, 38 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 5 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 Mannington
From Mannington the nearest practice is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 5.1 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 28 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Octagon Dental Surgery (8.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (7.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Mannington list clear aligners, the nearest 7.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Mannington are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, 7.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Mannington to The Straight Tooth Company is roughly 10 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 130 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Mannington
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Orthodontist in Mannington: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Mannington often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Dorset, not just Mannington.
Where Mannington sits locally
Crooked Withies is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Mannington.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Crooked Withies, Knob's Crook, Higher Row, Wigbeth, Dewlands Common, and West Moors.
What official data says about Mannington
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Mannington sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.7% of Mannington's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,408 residents in the neighbourhood around Mannington, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Dorset. People in Mannington usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Mannington are served by secondary schools including Emmanuel Church of England Middle School (2.0 miles) and West Moors Middle School (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Mannington's Local Authority area covers 179 schools and 51,332 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Mannington is roughly mid-table for England.
Local orthodontic signals in Mannington
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Mannington. The nearest recorded are The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 5 miles away; Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, about 7 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 8 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Mannington
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Mannington has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Mannington
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Mannington — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Mannington
Many people in Mannington delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Mannington
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Mannington
Mannington has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — mydentist — is about 5 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Mannington's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Mannington's under-16 share sits at 14.7%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 2,408 residents in Mannington's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Dorset. Mannington has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Mannington attend schools such as Emmanuel Church of England Middle School (2.0 miles) and West Moors Middle School (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 179 schools and 51,332 pupils across Mannington's Local Authority. Mannington's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Mannington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Mannington
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Mannington, Dorset within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Crooked Withies, Knob's Crook, Higher Row, Wigbeth, Dewlands Common, and West Moors.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Mannington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Mannington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mannington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mannington is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 5.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Wallisdown Dental Practice (7.1 miles) and Poole Orthodontics UK (7.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mannington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Mannington, 28 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ringwood, 5.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Mannington?
The nearest practice to Mannington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, about 7.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (7.6 miles) and New Leaf Dental (7.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Mannington, Dorset?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Mannington, Dorset?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.