Orthodontic practices near Poundbury
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Poundbury, 5 practices within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, 1.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 1.1 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 1.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 6.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 6.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (188 reviews) |
| DK Dental PracticeWeymouth | 7.0 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 4.3 (43 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 17.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 17.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 18.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Poundbury with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dorchester, 1.1 miles east; the next are Weymouth (6.3 miles south) and Yeovil (17.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | 2 | 1.1 miles east |
| Weymouth | 3 | 6.3 miles south |
| Yeovil | 3 | 17.7 miles north-west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 18.6 miles north-west |
| Poole | 8 | 20.0 miles east |
| Broadstone | 2 | 21.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Poundbury
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 1.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 1.2 miles east |
| Hamworthy Dental PracticePoole | 4.9 (39 reviews) | 20.0 miles east |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.7 (101 reviews) | 6.3 miles south |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 18.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Poundbury 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,453 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 27.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,200 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Dorset | 9th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Thomas Hardye School — 0.7 miles Dorchester Middle School — 1.0 miles St Osmund's Church of England Middle School — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,587 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 | Orthodontic Department, Dorchester — 1 miles Carlton Dental Practice, Weymouth — 6 miles Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 18 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 10 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 Poundbury
The nearest practice to Poundbury is Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, 1.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 10.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dorset Dental Clinic (21.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (21.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Poundbury list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Poundbury are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 1.2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Poundbury
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Local provider signals in Poundbury
There is no orthodontist on our records in Poundbury itself. The nearest we do hold are Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about a mile away; Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth, about 6 miles away; and Yeovil Hospital, about 18 miles away.
Area profile for Poundbury
Poundbury — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Poundbury's under-16 share sits at 18.2%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,453 residents in the neighbourhood around Poundbury, 8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Dorset. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Poundbury are served by secondary schools including The Thomas Hardye School (0.7 miles) and Dorchester Middle School (1.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 179 schools and 51,332 pupils across Poundbury's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Poundbury is roughly mid-table for England.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Poundbury
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Poundbury often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Poundbury?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Poundbury is Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 1.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (1.2 miles) and Carlton Dental Practice (6.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Poundbury?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Poundbury, 5 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Poundbury?
The nearest practice to Poundbury that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 1.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (21.4 miles) and Dorset Dental Clinic (21.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Poundbury, Dorset?
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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Poundbury, Dorset?
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