Orthodontic practices near Tarrant Keynston
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Tarrant Keynston; 7 practices within 10 and 31 practices within 20. The closest is Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, 8.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Orthodontics UKBroadstone | 8.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 2.8 (48 reviews) |
| POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTDBroadstone | 8.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 8.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (550 reviews) |
| Hamworthy Dental PracticePoole | 8.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (39 reviews) |
| Octagon Dental SurgeryCanford Heath | 9.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (10 reviews) |
| Dorset Dental ClinicPoole | 9.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (389 reviews) |
| Dorset Dental ImplantsPoole | 9.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (237 reviews) |
| Park Dental PracticePoole | 10.1 miles south-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 Tarrant Keynston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broadstone, 8.0 miles south-east; the next are Poole (8.6 miles south-east) and Canford Heath (9.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broadstone | 2 | 8.0 miles south-east |
| Poole | 8 | 8.6 miles south-east |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 9.4 miles south-east |
| Parkstone | 2 | 10.4 miles south-east |
| Bournemouth | 10 | 10.8 miles south-east |
| Ringwood | 1 | 14.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tarrant Keynston
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), 12.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 12.2 miles south-east |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 11.1 miles south-east |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 14.3 miles east |
| Dental on the BanksPoole | 4.9 (1,019 reviews) | 12.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tarrant Keynston 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 20.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,643 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 20.1% aged 16 to 24 and 37.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 68 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 8.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 286th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Blandford School — 3.2 miles Queen Elizabeth's School — 5.3 miles Lockyer's Middle School — 5.9 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 | Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 8 miles Teeth on the Heath, Poole — 9 miles Octagon Dental Surgery, Canford Heath — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 31 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 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 Tarrant Keynston
From Tarrant Keynston the nearest practice is Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, 8 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. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 31.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Octagon Dental Surgery (9.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Tarrant Keynston list clear aligners, the nearest 8 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 Tarrant Keynston are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Broadstone, 8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Tarrant Keynston to Poole Orthodontics UK is roughly 20 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 210 to 420 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £190 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tarrant Keynston
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Orthodontist in Tarrant Keynston: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Tarrant Keynston understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Dorset, not just Tarrant Keynston.
Local orthodontic signals in Tarrant Keynston
There is no orthodontist on our records in Tarrant Keynston itself. The nearest recorded are Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 8 miles away; Teeth on the Heath in Poole, about 9 miles away; and Octagon Dental Surgery in Canford Heath, about 9 miles away.
Tarrant Keynston in context
By ONS classification, Tarrant Keynston falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Tarrant Keynston sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 20.1% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 2,643 residents in Tarrant Keynston's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Dorset. Tarrant Keynston has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Tarrant Keynston attend schools such as The Blandford School (3.2 miles) and Queen Elizabeth's School (5.3 miles). There are 179 schools and 51,332 pupils in Tarrant Keynston's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Tarrant Keynston's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tarrant Keynston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tarrant Keynston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tarrant Keynston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tarrant Keynston is Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 8.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (8.0 miles) and Teeth on the Heath (8.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tarrant Keynston?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Tarrant Keynston, 7 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broadstone, 8.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tarrant Keynston?
The nearest practice to Tarrant Keynston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Broadstone, about 8.0 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Dorset Dental Clinic (9.8 miles) and Dorset Dental Implants (9.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tarrant Keynston, Dorset?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Tarrant Keynston, Dorset?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.