Orthodontic practices near Pentridge
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Pentridge; 2 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, 10.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 10.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (149 reviews) |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 10.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Ahmed GiaziriSalisbury | 10.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Mid-Wessex OrthodonticsSalisbury | 10.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (8 reviews) |
| Salisbury Orthodontics LtdSalisbury | 10.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (210 reviews) |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 10.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 10.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (165 reviews) |
| Inspire Orthodontic CentreSalisbury | 10.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pentridge with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Salisbury, 10.0 miles north-east; the next are Ringwood (10.4 miles south-east) and Broadstone (14.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 8 | 10.0 miles north-east |
| Ringwood | 1 | 10.4 miles south-east |
| Broadstone | 2 | 14.5 miles south |
| Bournemouth | 9 | 14.8 miles south |
| Poole | 7 | 15.0 miles south |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 15.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pentridge
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), 15.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 15.5 miles south |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 16.4 miles south |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 10.4 miles north-east |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 10.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pentridge 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 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,421 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 40 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 379th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cranborne Middle School — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 265 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 | Fisherton Dental Care, Salisbury — 10 miles The Straight Tooth Company, Ringwood — 10 miles Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 38 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Mid-Wessex Orthodontics — 10 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 Pentridge
The nearest practice to Pentridge is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, 10 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Fisherton Dental Care (10 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (10.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Pentridge list clear aligners, the nearest 10 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Pentridge are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd, 10.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Pentridge to Fisherton Dental Care 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 260 to 520 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £235 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 260 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pentridge
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Orthodontist in Pentridge: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Pentridge keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Dorset, not just Pentridge.
What we know about practices near Pentridge
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pentridge. The nearest we do hold are Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 10 miles away; The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 10 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 14 miles away.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Woodyates, Martin Drove End, Bower Chalke, Cranborne, Misselfore, and Monkton Up Wimborne may also help.
Pentridge at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Woodyates, around 1 km to the north-west.
Area profile for Pentridge
By ONS classification, Pentridge falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,421 residents in Pentridge's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Dorset. Pentridge has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Pentridge attend schools such as Cranborne Middle School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Pentridge's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). Pentridge sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Orthodontic Treatments in Pentridge
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Pentridge has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Pentridge — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Pentridge directly, though Mid-Wessex Orthodontics (about 10 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Pentridge sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.2% of Pentridge's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Pentridge, 7.1% of the 1,421 residents are aged 10 to 15, above 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 Pentridge; the nearest is about 10 miles away. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Pentridge are Cranborne Middle School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Pentridge's Local Authority area covers 179 schools and 51,332 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Pentridge is roughly mid-table for England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pentridge. The closest on record are Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 10 miles away; The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 10 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 14 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Pentridge
Orthodontic treatment in Pentridge is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Pentridge
Treatment in Pentridge runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pentridge. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pentridge
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Pentridge, Dorset within a broader nearby area. For a broader comparison, pages for Woodyates, Martin Drove End, Bower Chalke, Cranborne, Misselfore, and Monkton Up Wimborne follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pentridge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pentridge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pentridge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pentridge is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 10.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Private Treatment Centre (10.0 miles) and Ahmed Giaziri (10.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pentridge?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pentridge, 2 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Salisbury, 10.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pentridge?
The nearest practice to Pentridge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd, about 10.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Sarum Dental Practice (10.4 miles) and INSPIRE ORTHODONTICS (10.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pentridge, Dorset?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Pentridge, Dorset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.