Orthodontic practices near Stour Meadows
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Stour Meadows; 14 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 15.9 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 15.9 miles west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 16.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 16.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 17.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 17.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Poole Orthodontics UKBroadstone | 18.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 2.8 (48 reviews) |
| POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTDBroadstone | 18.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 18.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (550 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stour Meadows with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 15.9 miles west; the next are Dorchester (17.4 miles south-west) and Broadstone (18.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 15.9 miles west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 17.4 miles south-west |
| Broadstone | 2 | 18.0 miles south-east |
| Poole | 8 | 18.6 miles south-east |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 19.4 miles south-east |
| Frome | 4 | 19.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stour Meadows
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), 18.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 4.9 (550 reviews) | 18.6 miles south-east |
| Dorset Dental ClinicPoole | 4.9 (389 reviews) | 19.8 miles south-east |
| Dorset Dental ImplantsPoole | 4.9 (237 reviews) | 19.8 miles south-east |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 17.4 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stour Meadows 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 | 18.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,318 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 28.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 150 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 503rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sturminster Newton High School — 1.5 miles Shaftesbury School — 5.6 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 — 16 miles Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, Dorchester — 17 miles Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 14 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 6 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 Stour Meadows
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Stour Meadows; the nearest is Yeovil Hospital, 15.9 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 14 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Octagon Dental Surgery (19.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (18 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Stour Meadows list clear aligners, the nearest 16.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Stour Meadows are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 17.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Stour Meadows to Yeovil Hospital is roughly 35 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 410 to 830 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £185 to £375 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 250 to 410 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stour Meadows
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Orthodontist in Stour Meadows: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Stour Meadows keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Dorset and the surrounding area.
A quick look at Stour Meadows
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Manston, the closest linked location.
Local treatment availability around Stour Meadows
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Stour Meadows itself. The nearest we do hold are Yeovil Hospital, about 16 miles away; Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 17 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 18 miles away.
The local picture in Stour Meadows
Officially, Stour Meadows is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Stour Meadows falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18.9% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,318 residents in the neighbourhood around Stour Meadows, 8.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Dorset. Stour Meadows has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 16 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 Stour Meadows are Sturminster Newton High School (1.5 miles) and Shaftesbury School (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 179 schools and 51,332 pupils across Stour Meadows's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Stour Meadows close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Stour Meadows is about 38 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
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Orthodontic Treatments in Stour Meadows
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Stour Meadows has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Stour Meadows
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Stour Meadows — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Stour Meadows
Orthodontic treatment in Stour Meadows is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Stour Meadows follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stour Meadows. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stour Meadows
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stour Meadows
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stour Meadows often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stour Meadows?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stour Meadows is Yeovil Hospital, about 15.9 miles to the west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (16.1 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (16.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stour Meadows?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Stour Meadows, 0 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 15.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stour Meadows?
The nearest practice to Stour Meadows that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 17.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (18.0 miles) and Dorset Dental Clinic (19.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stour Meadows, Dorset?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Stour Meadows, Dorset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.