Orthodontic practices near Plush
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Plush; 2 practices within 10 and 13 practices within 20. The closest is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 7.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 7.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 7.6 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 13.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 13.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 13.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 14.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 14.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (188 reviews) |
| DK Dental PracticeWeymouth | 14.7 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 4.3 (43 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Plush with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dorchester, 7.6 miles south; the next are Yeovil (13.0 miles north-west) and Weymouth (14.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | 2 | 7.6 miles south |
| Yeovil | 3 | 13.0 miles north-west |
| Weymouth | 3 | 14.0 miles south |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 17.3 miles west |
| Poole | 8 | 18.6 miles east |
| Broadstone | 2 | 19.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Plush
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Teeth on the Heath in Poole (4.9 from 550 reviews), 19.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 4.9 (550 reviews) | 19.6 miles east |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 7.6 miles south |
| Hamworthy Dental PracticePoole | 4.9 (39 reviews) | 18.6 miles east |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.7 (101 reviews) | 14.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Plush 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 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,090 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 270th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown — 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 | Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, Dorchester — 8 miles Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 13 miles Carlton Dental Practice, Weymouth — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 13 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 Plush
The nearest practice to Plush is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 7.6 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 13.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dorset Dental Clinic (20.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (19.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Plush list clear aligners, the nearest 7.6 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 Plush are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 7.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Plush to Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic is roughly 15 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Plush
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Orthodontist in Plush: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Plush keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Dorset and the surrounding area.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Alton Pancras, Piddletrenthide, Brockhampton Green, Sharnhill Green, Rew, and White Lackington.
What official data says about Plush
Plush is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. 16.1% of Plush's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,090 residents in the neighbourhood around Plush, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Dorset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Plush; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Regionally, 16.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Plush are St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown (5.8 miles). DfE figures put 179 schools and 51,332 pupils across Plush's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Plush close to the England median.
Practice signals around Plush
There is no orthodontist on our records in Plush itself. The closest on record are Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 8 miles away; Yeovil Hospital, about 13 miles away; and Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth, about 14 miles away.
Where Plush sits locally
Just around 1 km west, Alton Pancras is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
All Orthodontic Options in Plush Explained
Patients in Plush have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Plush
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Plush — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Plush
Many people in Plush delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Plush
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Plush
Treatment in Plush 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 Plush. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Plush
This part of the page places Plush, Dorset in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Other local pages worth browsing include Alton Pancras, Piddletrenthide, Brockhampton Green, Sharnhill Green, Rew, and White Lackington.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Plush
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Plush often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Plush?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Plush is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 7.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Orthodontic Department (7.6 miles) and Yeovil Hospital (13.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Plush?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Plush, 2 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dorchester, 7.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Plush?
The nearest practice to Plush that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 7.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (19.1 miles) and Dorset Dental Clinic (20.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Plush, Dorset?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Plush, Dorset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.