Orthodontic practices near Sixpenny Handley
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Sixpenny Handley; 37 practices within 20. The closest is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 11.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 11.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 11.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (149 reviews) |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 12.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Ahmed GiaziriSalisbury | 12.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Mid-Wessex OrthodonticsSalisbury | 12.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (8 reviews) |
| Salisbury Orthodontics LtdSalisbury | 12.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (210 reviews) |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 12.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (165 reviews) |
| Inspire Orthodontic CentreSalisbury | 12.6 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 Sixpenny Handley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ringwood, 11.5 miles south-east; the next are Salisbury (11.9 miles north-east) and Broadstone (13.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ringwood | 1 | 11.5 miles south-east |
| Salisbury | 8 | 11.9 miles north-east |
| Broadstone | 2 | 13.7 miles south |
| Poole | 7 | 14.3 miles south |
| Bournemouth | 9 | 14.5 miles south |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 15.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Sixpenny Handley
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), 15.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 15.4 miles south |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 16.0 miles south |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 12.3 miles north-east |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 11.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Sixpenny Handley 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 |
| Population | 906 |
| 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 | 419th 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 — 4.0 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 | The Straight Tooth Company, Ringwood — 12 miles Fisherton Dental Care, Salisbury — 12 miles Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 14 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, 37 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 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 Sixpenny Handley
From Sixpenny Handley the nearest practice is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 11.5 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. 37 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Fisherton Dental Care (11.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (12.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Sixpenny Handley list clear aligners, the nearest 11.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Sixpenny Handley are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd, 12.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Sixpenny Handley to The Straight Tooth Company 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 300 to 600 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £270 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 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 Sixpenny Handley
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Orthodontist in Sixpenny Handley: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Sixpenny Handley, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Sixpenny Handley itself or elsewhere in Dorset. Sixpenny Handley — a small village with a population of around 906 — is covered on this page specifically.
The local picture in Sixpenny Handley
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Sixpenny Handley sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.2% of Sixpenny Handley's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,421 residents in Sixpenny Handley's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Dorset. Sixpenny Handley has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 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 Sixpenny Handley are Cranborne Middle School (4.0 miles). Sixpenny Handley's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Sixpenny Handley close to the England median.
Useful local orthodontic context for Sixpenny Handley
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Sixpenny Handley itself. The nearest we do hold are The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 12 miles away; Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 12 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 14 miles away.
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A quick look at Sixpenny Handley
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Sixpenny Handley
Starting orthodontic treatment in Sixpenny Handley can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Sixpenny Handley — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Sixpenny Handley
The orthodontic landscape in Sixpenny Handley offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Sixpenny Handley — Local Context
Sixpenny Handley has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 10 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Sixpenny Handley sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.2% of Sixpenny Handley's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,421 residents in the neighbourhood around Sixpenny Handley, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Dorset. Sixpenny Handley has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 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 Sixpenny Handley are Cranborne Middle School (4.0 miles). DfE figures put 179 schools and 51,332 pupils across Sixpenny Handley's Local Authority. Sixpenny Handley sits close to the England average for deprivation. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Sixpenny Handley itself. The nearest we do hold are The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 12 miles away; Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 12 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 14 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 Sixpenny Handley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sixpenny Handley
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Frequently Asked Questions in Sixpenny Handley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sixpenny Handley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sixpenny Handley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sixpenny Handley is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 11.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Fisherton Dental Care (11.9 miles) and The Private Treatment Centre (12.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sixpenny Handley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Sixpenny Handley, 0 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ringwood, 11.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sixpenny Handley?
The nearest practice to Sixpenny Handley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd, about 12.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Sarum Dental Practice (12.3 miles) and INSPIRE ORTHODONTICS (12.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sixpenny Handley, Dorset?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Sixpenny Handley, Dorset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.