Orthodontic practices near St Leonard's Farm Park
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of St Leonard's Farm Park, 29 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 4.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 4.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| Wallisdown Dental PracticeBournemouth | 4.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (274 reviews) |
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 4.8 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (758 reviews) |
| New Leaf DentalBournemouth | 5.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (73 reviews) |
| Dorset OrthodonticsBournemouth | 5.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (63 reviews) |
| 740 DentalBournemouth | 5.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (203 reviews) |
| Beechwood Dental PracticeBournemouth | 6.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (253 reviews) |
| Ocean DentalcareBournemouth | 6.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (401 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to St Leonard's Farm Park with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ringwood, 4.2 miles north-east; the next are Bournemouth (4.6 miles south) and Christchurch (6.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ringwood | 1 | 4.2 miles north-east |
| Bournemouth | 10 | 4.6 miles south |
| Christchurch | 5 | 6.3 miles south-east |
| Broadstone | 2 | 6.5 miles south-west |
| Poole | 8 | 6.5 miles south-west |
| Parkstone | 2 | 6.6 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of St Leonard's Farm Park
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), 4.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 4.8 miles south |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 6.6 miles south-west |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 4.2 miles north-east |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 18.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
St Leonard's Farm Park 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,717 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 18% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,069 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 28.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Dorset | 102nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | West Moors Middle School — 0.8 miles Ferndown Middle School — 1.4 miles Ferndown Upper School — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 1,974 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 | The Straight Tooth Company, Ringwood — 4 miles Wallisdown Dental Practice, Bournemouth — 5 miles Cheriton Dental Practice, Christchurch — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 29 within 10 miles, 38 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 3 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 St Leonard's Farm Park
St Leonard's Farm Park is 4.2 miles from The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 29 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: 740 Dental (5.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (6.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around St Leonard's Farm Park list clear aligners, the nearest 4.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around St Leonard's Farm Park are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, 4.6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In St Leonard's Farm Park
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Orthodontist in St Leonard's Farm Park: People exploring braces and clear aligners in St Leonard's Farm Park often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Dorset and the surrounding area.
Local context for St Leonard's Farm Park
Just under 1 km north, Trickett's Cross is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What we know about practices near St Leonard's Farm Park
There is no orthodontist on our records in St Leonard's Farm Park itself. The nearest we do hold are The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 4 miles away; Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, about 5 miles away; and Cheriton Dental Practice in Christchurch, about 6 miles away.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Trickett's Cross, West Moors, Ferndown, Ameysford, Woolsbridge, and St Leonards may also help.
What official data says about St Leonard's Farm Park
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, St Leonard's Farm Park sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 12.7% of residents under 16, St Leonard's Farm Park skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,717 residents in the neighbourhood around St Leonard's Farm Park, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), St Leonard's Farm Park has more choice than 52% of towns in England. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to St Leonard's Farm Park are West Moors Middle School (0.8 miles) and Ferndown Middle School (1.4 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 179 schools and 51,332 pupils across St Leonard's Farm Park's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts St Leonard's Farm Park close to the England median.
The Orthodontic Journey in St Leonard's Farm Park
Starting orthodontic treatment in St Leonard's Farm Park can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in St Leonard's Farm Park
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in St Leonard's Farm Park — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in St Leonard's Farm Park Explained
The orthodontic landscape in St Leonard's Farm Park 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. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in St Leonard's Farm Park
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around St Leonard's Farm Park. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around St Leonard's Farm Park
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in St Leonard's Farm Park, Dorset. If you're still deciding, related pages for Trickett's Cross, West Moors, Ferndown, Ameysford, Woolsbridge, and St Leonards may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in St Leonard's Farm Park
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in St Leonard's Farm Park often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St Leonard's Farm Park?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St Leonard's Farm Park is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 4.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Wallisdown Dental Practice (4.6 miles) and Smile Stories (4.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St Leonard's Farm Park?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of St Leonard's Farm Park, 29 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near St Leonard's Farm Park?
The nearest practice to St Leonard's Farm Park that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, about 4.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include New Leaf Dental (5.0 miles) and 740 Dental (5.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in St Leonard's Farm Park, 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 St Leonard's Farm Park, Dorset?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.