Orthodontic practices near Oakdale
On our practice register: 21 practices within 5 miles of Oakdale, 27 practices within 10 and 29 practices within 20. The closest is Teeth on the Heath in Poole, 0.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 0.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (550 reviews) |
| Octagon Dental SurgeryCanford Heath | 0.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (10 reviews) |
| POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTDBroadstone | 1.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Poole Orthodontics UKBroadstone | 1.1 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 2.8 (48 reviews) |
| Seaview Dental PracticePoole | 1.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (210 reviews) |
| Dorset Dental ClinicPoole | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (389 reviews) |
| Dorset Dental ImplantsPoole | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (237 reviews) |
| White Align DentalParkstone | 1.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (39 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Oakdale with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Poole, 0.4 miles north-west; the next are Canford Heath (0.5 miles south) and Broadstone (1.0 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Poole | 8 | 0.4 miles north-west |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 0.5 miles south |
| Broadstone | 2 | 1.0 miles north-west |
| Parkstone | 2 | 1.4 miles south-east |
| Bournemouth | 10 | 2.7 miles east |
| Christchurch | 5 | 7.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Oakdale
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), 4.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 4.0 miles east |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 2.1 miles south-east |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 10.7 miles north-east |
| Dental on the BanksPoole | 4.9 (1,019 reviews) | 3.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Oakdale 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 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,509 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 | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 31.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,053 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 21 practices, more than 92% of towns in England |
| Access within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council | 8th closest to an orthodontic practice of 30 places in the county (the county median is 0.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole — 0.3 miles Magna Academy — 0.6 miles Parkstone Grammar School — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 10,430 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 | Teeth on the Heath, Poole — under a mile Octagon Dental Surgery, Canford Heath — under a mile POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD, Broadstone — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 29 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 Oakdale
Oakdale has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Teeth on the Heath in Poole is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 29.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Octagon Dental Surgery (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (1.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Oakdale list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Oakdale are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Broadstone, 1 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Oakdale
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Find orthodontic treatment in Oakdale
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Oakdale, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Oakdale with the wider Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council area.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Canford Heath, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Stanley Green, Ashley Cross, Broadstone, and Hillbourne.
What official data says about Oakdale
ONS classifies Oakdale as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Oakdale. 17.6% of Oakdale's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Oakdale, 7.3% of the 1,509 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (21), Oakdale has more choice than 92% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Oakdale are served by secondary schools including St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole (0.3 miles) and Magna Academy (0.6 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Oakdale's Local Authority area covers 111 schools and 54,556 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Oakdale among England's less deprived areas.
Oakdale in numbers
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Nuffield Industrial Estate, the closest linked location.
Practice data for Oakdale
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Oakdale. The nearest we do hold are Teeth on the Heath in Poole, under a mile away; Octagon Dental Surgery in Canford Heath, under a mile away; and POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Broadstone, about a mile away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Oakdale
Starting orthodontic treatment in Oakdale can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Oakdale runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Oakdale
Patients in Oakdale have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Oakdale
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Oakdale. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Oakdale
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Canford Heath, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Stanley Green, Ashley Cross, Broadstone, and Hillbourne for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Oakdale
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Oakdale often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Oakdale?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Oakdale is Teeth on the Heath in Poole, about 0.4 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Octagon Dental Surgery (0.5 miles) and POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Oakdale?
Our register has 21 practices within 5 miles of Oakdale, 27 practices within 10 miles and 29 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Oakdale?
The nearest practice to Oakdale that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Broadstone, about 1.0 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Seaview Dental Practice (1.1 miles) and Dorset Dental Clinic (1.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.