Orthodontic practices near Moordown
On our practice register: 26 practices within 5 miles of Moordown, 29 practices within 10 and 29 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Stories in Bournemouth, 0.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 0.7 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (758 reviews) |
| New Leaf DentalBournemouth | 0.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (73 reviews) |
| Wallisdown Dental PracticeBournemouth | 1.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (274 reviews) |
| Dorset OrthodonticsBournemouth | 1.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (63 reviews) |
| Dental Centre Bournemouth (Diamond Invisalign Provider)Bournemouth | 2.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (503 reviews) |
| Ocean DentalcareBournemouth | 2.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (401 reviews) |
| Westbourne Dental SurgeryBournemouth | 2.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (73 reviews) |
| Only OrthodonticsBournemouth | 2.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (150 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Moordown with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bournemouth, 0.7 miles south; the next are Parkstone (2.9 miles south-west) and Poole (3.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | 10 | 0.7 miles south |
| Parkstone | 2 | 2.9 miles south-west |
| Poole | 8 | 3.0 miles south-west |
| Christchurch | 5 | 3.4 miles south-east |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 4.1 miles west |
| Broadstone | 2 | 4.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Moordown
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), 0.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 0.7 miles south |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 2.9 miles south-west |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 7.7 miles north-east |
| Dental on the BanksPoole | 4.9 (1,019 reviews) | 3.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Moordown at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,806 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 21.9% aged 16 to 24 and 27.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,683 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 26 practices, more than 94% of towns in England |
| Access within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council | 17th closest to an orthodontic practice of 30 places in the county (the county median is 0.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council |
| Nearest secondary schools | Glenmoor Academy — 0.4 miles Winton Academy — 0.5 miles Bournemouth School — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 11,459 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 111 schools, 54,556 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 16.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smile Stories, Bournemouth — under a mile Penn Hill Dental, Parkstone — 3 miles The Parkstone Dental Practice, Poole — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 29 within 10 miles, 29 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | BH10, BH3, BH9 |
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 Moordown
Moordown has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Smile Stories in Bournemouth is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 29 practices, and within 20 there are 29.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 740 Dental (2.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental on the Banks (3.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Moordown list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Moordown are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is New Leaf Dental in Bournemouth, under a mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Moordown
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Compare orthodontic care in Moordown
Orthodontist in Moordown: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Moordown understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council and the surrounding area.
Local snapshot of Moordown
Just around 2 km west, Wallisdown is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for West Parley, East Parley, Bournemouth, Wallisdown, Kinson, and Branksome.
Moordown in context
Moordown's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Moordown. Census data puts 17.3% of Moordown's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,806 residents in the neighbourhood around Moordown, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Moordown has 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Moordown are Glenmoor Academy (0.4 miles) and Winton Academy (0.5 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. Moordown's Local Authority has 111 schools educating 54,556 pupils (DfE data). Moordown's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Local treatment availability around Moordown
There is no orthodontist on our records in Moordown itself. The closest on record are Smile Stories in Bournemouth, under a mile away; Penn Hill Dental in Parkstone, about 3 miles away; and The Parkstone Dental Practice in Poole, about 3 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Moordown
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Moordown helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Moordown
Treatment in Moordown runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Moordown Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Moordown can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Moordown — Local Context
What's available in Moordown depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Moordown is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Moordown sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Moordown's under-16 share sits at 17.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,806 residents in the neighbourhood around Moordown, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. With 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, Moordown is better served than 94% of towns in England. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Moordown are Glenmoor Academy (0.4 miles) and Winton Academy (0.5 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 111 schools and 54,556 pupils across Moordown's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Moordown sits among the less deprived areas of England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Moordown itself. The nearest recorded are Smile Stories in Bournemouth, under a mile away; Penn Hill Dental in Parkstone, about 3 miles away; and The Parkstone Dental Practice in Poole, about 3 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Moordown. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Moordown
If Moordown, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Nearby pages covering West Parley, East Parley, Bournemouth, Wallisdown, Kinson, and Branksome may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Moordown
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Moordown often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Moordown?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Moordown is Smile Stories in Bournemouth, about 0.7 miles to the south. The next closest are New Leaf Dental (0.8 miles) and Wallisdown Dental Practice (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Moordown?
Our register has 26 practices within 5 miles of Moordown, 29 practices within 10 miles and 29 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Moordown?
The nearest practice to Moordown that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is New Leaf Dental in Bournemouth, about 0.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Wallisdown Dental Practice (1.3 miles) and Dental Centre Bournemouth (Diamond Invisalign Provider) (2.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Moordown, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council?
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 Moordown, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.