Orthodontic practices near Osehill Green
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Osehill Green; 3 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 8.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 8.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 8.6 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 9.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 11.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 11.6 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 14.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 18.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 18.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (188 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Osehill Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 8.4 miles north-west; the next are Dorchester (11.6 miles south) and Crewkerne (14.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 8.4 miles north-west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 11.6 miles south |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 14.1 miles west |
| Weymouth | 3 | 18.0 miles south |
| Poole | 8 | 22.7 miles south-east |
| Broadstone | 2 | 22.9 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Osehill Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 11.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 11.6 miles south |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.7 (101 reviews) | 18.0 miles south |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 14.1 miles west |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.5 (188 reviews) | 18.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Osehill Green 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 | 13.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,980 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 41 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 298th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Gryphon School — 5.8 miles |
| 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 | Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 8 miles Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, Dorchester — 12 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 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 Osehill Green
From Osehill Green the nearest practice is Yeovil Hospital, 8.4 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 9.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Octagon Dental Surgery (24.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (22.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Osehill Green list clear aligners, the nearest 8.6 miles 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 Osehill Green are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 11.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Osehill Green to Yeovil Hospital is roughly 20 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 220 to 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Osehill Green
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Orthodontist in Osehill Green: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Osehill Green. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Dorset, not just Osehill Green.
About Osehill Green
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Practice data for Osehill Green
There is no orthodontist on our records in Osehill Green itself. The nearest we do hold are Yeovil Hospital, about 8 miles away; Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 12 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 14 miles away.
Area profile for Osehill Green
ONS classifies Osehill Green as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Osehill Green. Census data puts only 13.1% of Osehill Green's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Osehill Green, 5% of the 1,980 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Osehill Green; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Osehill Green are The Gryphon School (5.8 miles). Osehill Green's Local Authority area covers 179 schools and 51,332 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Osehill Green close to the England median.
Widen your local search
You can continue browsing related location pages including Boys Hill, Middlemarsh, Holnest, Wootton Glanville, Bishop's Down, and Cosmore if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Osehill Green
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Osehill Green can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Osehill Green
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Osehill Green
Orthodontic treatment in Osehill Green is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Osehill Green
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Osehill Green — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Osehill Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Osehill Green
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Osehill Green, Dorset within a broader nearby area. Nearby pages covering Boys Hill, Middlemarsh, Holnest, Wootton Glanville, Bishop's Down, and Cosmore may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Osehill Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Osehill Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Osehill Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Osehill Green is Yeovil Hospital, about 8.4 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (8.6 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (9.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Osehill Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Osehill Green, 3 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 8.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Osehill Green?
The nearest practice to Osehill Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 11.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (23.0 miles) and Priory Dental (23.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Osehill Green, 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 Osehill Green, Dorset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.