Orthodontic practices near The Holdings
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of The Holdings, 15 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 1.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 1.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| Hoburne Dental PracticeChristchurch | 6.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (100 reviews) |
| Cheriton Dental PracticeChristchurch | 7.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (431 reviews) |
| Christchurch OrthodonticsChristchurch | 7.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (130 reviews) |
| Robinsons Dental PracticeChristchurch | 7.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (230 reviews) |
| Pearl Fine Dental CareChristchurch | 8.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (67 reviews) |
| 740 DentalBournemouth | 8.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (203 reviews) |
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 8.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (758 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Holdings with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ringwood, 1.1 miles north-west; the next are Christchurch (6.9 miles south) and Bournemouth (8.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ringwood | 1 | 1.1 miles north-west |
| Christchurch | 5 | 6.9 miles south |
| Bournemouth | 10 | 8.2 miles south |
| Parkstone | 2 | 10.7 miles south-west |
| Poole | 8 | 10.8 miles south-west |
| Broadstone | 2 | 11.2 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 The Holdings
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), 8.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 8.4 miles south-west |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 10.7 miles south-west |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 1.1 miles north-west |
| Dental on the BanksPoole | 4.9 (1,019 reviews) | 11.4 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Holdings at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | New Forest |
| NHS dental services | NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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 | 19.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,484 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11% aged 16 to 24 and 26.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 2.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 64 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Hampshire | 92nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.7% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ringwood School Academy — 0.8 miles West Moors Middle School — 4.7 miles Emmanuel Church of England Middle School — 5.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,592 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Straight Tooth Company, Ringwood — 1 miles Hoburne Dental Practice, Christchurch — 7 miles 740 Dental, Bournemouth — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 56 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 The Holdings
The Holdings is 1.1 miles from The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: 740 Dental (8.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (11.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around The Holdings list clear aligners, the nearest 6.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Holdings are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Christchurch Orthodontics, 7.3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Holdings
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Orthodontist in The Holdings: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in The Holdings, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Hampshire and the surrounding area.
Local context for The Holdings
Just around 1 km north, Poulner is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local provider signals in The Holdings
We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Holdings itself. The nearest recorded are The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about a mile away; Hoburne Dental Practice in Christchurch, about 7 miles away; and 740 Dental in Bournemouth, about 8 miles away.
The local picture in The Holdings
By ONS classification, The Holdings falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. The Holdings's under-16 share sits at 19.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,484 residents in the neighbourhood around The Holdings, 8.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Hampshire. Secondary-age pupils near The Holdings attend schools such as Ringwood School Academy (0.8 miles) and West Moors Middle School (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts The Holdings close to the England median.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Crow, Poulner, Upper Kingston, Hangersley, North Kingston, and Blashford.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in The Holdings
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in The Holdings helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in The Holdings
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Holdings
Provision in The Holdings varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. The Holdings's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in The Holdings. Census figures show 19.9% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,484 residents in the neighbourhood around The Holdings, 8.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Hampshire. The closest secondary schools to The Holdings are Ringwood School Academy (0.8 miles) and West Moors Middle School (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. The Holdings sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in The Holdings Explained
Patients in The Holdings have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. 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 The Holdings
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Holdings. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Holdings
These links help widen your research beyond The Holdings, Hampshire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can keep exploring with related pages for Crow, Poulner, Upper Kingston, Hangersley, North Kingston, and Blashford.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Holdings
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Holdings often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Holdings?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Holdings is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 1.1 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Hoburne Dental Practice (6.9 miles) and Cheriton Dental Practice (7.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Holdings?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of The Holdings, 15 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Holdings?
The nearest practice to The Holdings that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Christchurch Orthodontics, about 7.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Pearl Fine Dental Care (8.1 miles) and 740 Dental (8.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Holdings, Hampshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Holdings, Hampshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.