Orthodontic practices near Stour Provost
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Stour Provost; 7 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 15.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 15.3 miles west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 15.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 15.9 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 16.4 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 16.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 16.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 16.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 20.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stour Provost with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 15.3 miles west; the next are Frome (16.4 miles north) and Dorchester (20.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 15.3 miles west |
| Frome | 4 | 16.4 miles north |
| Dorchester | 2 | 20.3 miles south |
| Broadstone | 2 | 21.1 miles south-east |
| Mendip | 3 | 21.6 miles north-west |
| Salisbury | 8 | 21.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stour Provost
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome (4.9 from 198 reviews), 16.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 16.9 miles north |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 16.5 miles north |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 4.6 (38 reviews) | 16.8 miles north |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 3.8 (352 reviews) | 15.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stour Provost 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 | 12.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,852 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 19.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 51 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 497th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Gillingham School — 3.5 miles Sturminster Newton High School — 3.9 miles Shaftesbury School — 4.4 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 | Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 15 miles Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 16 miles Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, Dorchester — 20 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, 7 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 4 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 Provost
Stour Provost is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Yeovil Hospital, 15.3 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 7 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Fisherton Dental Care (21.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (21.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Stour Provost list clear aligners, the nearest 15.6 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 Stour Provost are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 16.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Stour Provost 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 400 to 800 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £180 to £360 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 240 to 400 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stour Provost
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Orthodontist in Stour Provost: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Stour Provost often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Stour Provost itself or elsewhere in Dorset.
What local practice data suggests in Stour Provost
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Stour Provost itself. The nearest recorded are Yeovil Hospital, about 15 miles away; Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 16 miles away; and Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 20 miles away.
Stour Provost at a glance
Gannetts is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Stour Provost.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Gannetts, Todber, East Stour, West Stour, Marnhull, and Pillwell.
Area profile for Stour Provost
By ONS classification, Stour Provost falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Stour Provost sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 12.5% of residents under 16, Stour Provost skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,852 residents in Stour Provost's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Stour Provost; the nearest is about 15 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Stour Provost attend schools such as Gillingham School (3.5 miles) and Sturminster Newton High School (3.9 miles). Stour Provost's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Stour Provost close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Stour Provost is about 35 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
All Orthodontic Options in Stour Provost Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Stour Provost can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Stour Provost
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Stour Provost
Many people in Stour Provost delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Stour Provost
No orthodontic practice covers Stour Provost directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 4 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. By ONS classification, Stour Provost falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Stour Provost falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. With just 12.5% of residents under 16, Stour Provost skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,852 residents in Stour Provost's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Stour Provost; the nearest is about 15 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Stour Provost are served by secondary schools including Gillingham School (3.5 miles) and Sturminster Newton High School (3.9 miles). There are 179 schools and 51,332 pupils in Stour Provost's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Stour Provost sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Stour Provost is about 35 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stour Provost. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stour Provost
This section helps connect Stour Provost, Dorset to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can also browse nearby location pages including Gannetts, Todber, East Stour, West Stour, Marnhull, and Pillwell.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stour Provost
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stour Provost often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stour Provost?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stour Provost is Yeovil Hospital, about 15.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (15.6 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (15.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stour Provost?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Stour Provost, 0 practices within 10 miles and 7 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 15.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stour Provost?
The nearest practice to Stour Provost that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 16.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (20.3 miles) and POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (21.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stour Provost, 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 Stour Provost, Dorset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.