Orthodontic practices near Slepe
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Slepe, 19 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Hamworthy Dental Practice in Poole, 4.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamworthy Dental PracticePoole | 4.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (39 reviews) |
| Poole Orthodontics UKBroadstone | 5.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 2.8 (48 reviews) |
| POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTDBroadstone | 5.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 5.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (550 reviews) |
| Dorset Dental ClinicPoole | 5.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (389 reviews) |
| Dorset Dental ImplantsPoole | 5.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (237 reviews) |
| Octagon Dental SurgeryCanford Heath | 5.7 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (10 reviews) |
| Park Dental PracticePoole | 5.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (319 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Slepe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Poole, 4.0 miles east; the next are Broadstone (5.1 miles east) and Canford Heath (5.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Poole | 8 | 4.0 miles east |
| Broadstone | 2 | 5.1 miles east |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 5.7 miles east |
| Parkstone | 2 | 6.6 miles east |
| Bournemouth | 10 | 8.4 miles east |
| Christchurch | 4 | 12.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Slepe
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), 9.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 9.6 miles east |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 7.5 miles east |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 15.3 miles north-east |
| Dental on the BanksPoole | 4.9 (1,019 reviews) | 8.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Slepe 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 11.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,928 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 20.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 190 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Dorset | 96th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lytchett Minster School — 1.8 miles The Purbeck School — 4.0 miles Lockyer's Middle School — 4.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,624 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 | Hamworthy Dental Practice, Poole — 4 miles Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 5 miles Octagon Dental Surgery, Canford Heath — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 19 within 10 miles, 34 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 Slepe
Slepe is 4 miles from Hamworthy Dental Practice in Poole, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 19 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dorset Dental Clinic (5.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (5.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Slepe list clear aligners, the nearest 4 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 Slepe are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Broadstone, 5.1 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Slepe
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Orthodontist in Slepe: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Slepe? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Dorset.
Slepe in context
ONS classifies Slepe as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Slepe falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Slepe has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.6% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Slepe, 5.2% of the 1,928 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Slepe are Lytchett Minster School (1.8 miles) and The Purbeck School (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Slepe's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). Slepe falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Local orthodontic signals in Slepe
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Slepe itself. The closest on record are Hamworthy Dental Practice in Poole, about 4 miles away; Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 5 miles away; and Octagon Dental Surgery in Canford Heath, about 6 miles away.
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If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Organford, Lytchett Matravers, Holton Heath, Lytchett Minster, Post Green, and Combe Almer.
About Slepe
Heading south-east for around 1 km brings you to Organford, the closest linked location.
The Orthodontic Journey in Slepe
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Treatment Options in Slepe — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Slepe — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies Slepe as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Slepe has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.6% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,928 residents in the neighbourhood around Slepe, 5.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Slepe are served by secondary schools including Lytchett Minster School (1.8 miles) and The Purbeck School (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 179 schools and 51,332 pupils across Slepe's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Slepe among England's less deprived areas. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Slepe. The nearest recorded are Hamworthy Dental Practice in Poole, about 4 miles away; Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 5 miles away; and Octagon Dental Surgery in Canford Heath, about 6 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Slepe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Slepe
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Slepe, Dorset. You can keep exploring with related pages for Organford, Lytchett Matravers, Holton Heath, Lytchett Minster, Post Green, and Combe Almer.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Slepe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Slepe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Slepe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Slepe is Hamworthy Dental Practice in Poole, about 4.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Poole Orthodontics UK (5.1 miles) and POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (5.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Slepe?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Slepe, 19 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Slepe?
The nearest practice to Slepe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Broadstone, about 5.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dorset Dental Clinic (5.5 miles) and Dorset Dental Implants (5.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Slepe, Dorset?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Slepe, Dorset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.