Orthodontic practices near Puxey
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Puxey; 10 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 13.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 13.5 miles west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 13.7 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 14.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 14.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 14.5 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Poole Orthodontics UKBroadstone | 18.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 2.8 (48 reviews) |
| POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTDBroadstone | 18.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Hamworthy Dental PracticePoole | 19.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (39 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Puxey with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 13.5 miles west; the next are Dorchester (14.5 miles south) and Broadstone (18.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 13.5 miles west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 14.5 miles south |
| Broadstone | 2 | 18.6 miles south-east |
| Poole | 8 | 19.0 miles south-east |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 20.0 miles south-east |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 20.3 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Puxey
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), 19.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 4.9 (550 reviews) | 19.2 miles south-east |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 14.5 miles south |
| Hamworthy Dental PracticePoole | 4.9 (39 reviews) | 19.0 miles south-east |
| Octagon Dental SurgeryCanford Heath | 4.6 (10 reviews) | 20.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Puxey 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,194 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.1% 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 | 102 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 463rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 40 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sturminster Newton High School — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 605 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 | Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 14 miles Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, Dorchester — 14 miles Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 19 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 10 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 9 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 Puxey
The nearest practice to Puxey is Yeovil Hospital, 13.5 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. 10 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Octagon Dental Surgery (20 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (18.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Puxey list clear aligners, the nearest 13.7 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 Puxey are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 14.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 40 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Puxey to Yeovil Hospital is roughly 30 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 350 to 700 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £315 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 350 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 Puxey
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The local picture in Puxey
Puxey's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Puxey sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.1% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Puxey, 6.5% of the 2,194 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Puxey has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 14 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 Puxey are Sturminster Newton High School (2.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Puxey's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). Puxey's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Puxey is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 40 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
A quick look at Puxey
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Practice signals around Puxey
There is no orthodontist on our records in Puxey itself. The nearest we do hold are Yeovil Hospital, about 14 miles away; Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 14 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 19 miles away.
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The Orthodontic Journey in Puxey
Starting orthodontic treatment in Puxey can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Puxey
No orthodontic practice covers Puxey directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 9 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Puxey's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Puxey falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.1% of Puxey's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Puxey, 6.5% of the 2,194 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Puxey has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 14 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Puxey are Sturminster Newton High School (2.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Puxey's Local Authority area covers 179 schools and 51,332 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Puxey sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Puxey is about 40 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Puxey Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Puxey has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Puxey — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Puxey itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 9 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Puxey — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 14.1% of Puxey's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,194 residents in the neighbourhood around Puxey, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Dorset. People in Puxey usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Puxey are Sturminster Newton High School (2.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Puxey's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Puxey among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Puxey is about 40 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. There is no orthodontist on our records in Puxey itself. The nearest recorded are Yeovil Hospital, about 14 miles away; Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 14 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 19 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Puxey. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Puxey
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Frequently Asked Questions in Puxey
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Puxey often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Puxey?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Puxey is Yeovil Hospital, about 13.5 miles to the west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (13.7 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (14.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Puxey?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Puxey, 0 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 13.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Puxey?
The nearest practice to Puxey that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 14.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (18.6 miles) and Dorset Dental Clinic (20.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Puxey, Dorset?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Puxey, Dorset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.