Orthodontic practices near Pulham
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Pulham; 9 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 10.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 10.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 10.6 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 10.9 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 | 16.3 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 18.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 18.4 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 Pulham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 10.4 miles north-west; the next are Dorchester (11.6 miles south) and Crewkerne (16.3 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 10.4 miles north-west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 11.6 miles south |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 16.3 miles west |
| Weymouth | 3 | 18.1 miles south |
| Broadstone | 2 | 20.9 miles south-east |
| Poole | 8 | 20.9 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 Pulham
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) | 18.1 miles south |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 16.3 miles west |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.5 (188 reviews) | 18.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pulham 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 | 392nd 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 |
| 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 — 10 miles Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, Dorchester — 12 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 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 Pulham
From Pulham the nearest practice is Yeovil Hospital, 10.4 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. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Octagon Dental Surgery (22.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (20.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Pulham list clear aligners, the nearest 10.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Pulham 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 Pulham to Yeovil Hospital is roughly 25 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 270 to 540 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £245 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 270 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 Pulham
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Orthodontist in Pulham: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Pulham, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It connects local orthodontic research in Pulham with the wider Dorset area.
Pulham in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Hill Street, around 2 km to the north.
What official data says about Pulham
Pulham is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Pulham has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.1% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,980 residents in the neighbourhood around Pulham, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Pulham; the nearest is about 10 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. There are 179 schools and 51,332 pupils in Pulham's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Pulham's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Keep exploring nearby
Nearby location pages including Hill Street, Pleck Green, Duntish, Packers Hill, Sharnhill Green, and Brockhampton Green can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
What local practice data suggests in Pulham
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pulham. The nearest recorded are Yeovil Hospital, about 10 miles away; Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 12 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 16 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Pulham Explained
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Pulham
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Pulham
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Pulham
Practices serving Pulham differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Pulham's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Pulham. Pulham has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.1% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,980 residents in the neighbourhood around Pulham, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Pulham; the nearest is about 10 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. DfE figures put 179 schools and 51,332 pupils across Pulham's Local Authority. Pulham sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pulham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pulham
These links help widen your research beyond Pulham, Dorset if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Hill Street, Pleck Green, Duntish, Packers Hill, Sharnhill Green, and Brockhampton Green.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pulham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pulham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pulham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pulham is Yeovil Hospital, about 10.4 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (10.6 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (10.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pulham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pulham, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 10.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pulham?
The nearest practice to Pulham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 11.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (21.0 miles) and Dorset Dental Clinic (22.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pulham, 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 Pulham, Dorset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.