Orthodontic practices near Turmer
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Turmer, 1 practice within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 3.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 3.0 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| Hoburne Dental PracticeChristchurch | 10.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (100 reviews) |
| Cheriton Dental PracticeChristchurch | 10.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (431 reviews) |
| Christchurch OrthodonticsChristchurch | 10.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (130 reviews) |
| Robinsons Dental PracticeChristchurch | 10.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (230 reviews) |
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 10.9 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (758 reviews) |
| Wallisdown Dental PracticeBournemouth | 10.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (274 reviews) |
| New Leaf DentalBournemouth | 11.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (73 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Turmer with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ringwood, 3.0 miles south; the next are Christchurch (10.5 miles south) and Bournemouth (10.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ringwood | 1 | 3.0 miles south |
| Christchurch | 5 | 10.5 miles south |
| Bournemouth | 10 | 10.9 miles south |
| Salisbury | 8 | 12.2 miles north |
| Broadstone | 2 | 12.5 miles south-west |
| Poole | 3 | 12.8 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 Turmer
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), 10.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 10.9 miles south |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 12.9 miles south-west |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 12.8 miles north |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 12.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Turmer 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,167 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 18.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 22 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Hampshire | 329th closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.0 miles away, closer than 57% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ringwood School Academy — 3.0 miles The Burgate School and Sixth Form — 3.3 miles Emmanuel Church of England Middle School — 3.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,592 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Straight Tooth Company, Ringwood — 3 miles Hoburne Dental Practice, Christchurch — 10 miles Smile Stories, Bournemouth — 11 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 57 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 Turmer
The nearest practice to Turmer is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 57.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 740 Dental (11.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (12.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Turmer list clear aligners, the nearest 10.5 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 Turmer are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Christchurch Orthodontics, 10.7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Turmer
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Orthodontist in Turmer: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Turmer understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Hampshire.
Local context for Turmer
Just under 1 km north, Harbridge is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Nearby location pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Harbridge, Ibsley, Lower Turmer, Bickton, Sandleheath, and Mockbeggar as well as this one.
What local practice data suggests in Turmer
There is no orthodontist on our records in Turmer itself. The closest on record are The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 3 miles away; Hoburne Dental Practice in Christchurch, about 10 miles away; and Smile Stories in Bournemouth, about 11 miles away.
The local picture in Turmer
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Turmer sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 11.6% of residents under 16, Turmer skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,167 residents in the neighbourhood around Turmer, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire. The closest secondary schools to Turmer are Ringwood School Academy (3.0 miles) and The Burgate School and Sixth Form (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Turmer's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Turmer
Orthodontic treatment in Turmer is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Turmer
Not every practice near Turmer offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Officially, Turmer is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Turmer falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Turmer's under-16 share, 11.6%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,167 residents in Turmer's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire. The closest secondary schools to Turmer are Ringwood School Academy (3.0 miles) and The Burgate School and Sixth Form (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Turmer close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Turmer
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Turmer has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Turmer — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Turmer — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Turmer is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 11.6% of Turmer's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,167 residents in the neighbourhood around Turmer, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire. Families in Turmer are served by secondary schools including Ringwood School Academy (3.0 miles) and The Burgate School and Sixth Form (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Turmer close to the England median. There is no orthodontist on our records in Turmer itself. The closest on record are The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 3 miles away; Hoburne Dental Practice in Christchurch, about 10 miles away; and Smile Stories in Bournemouth, about 11 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Turmer. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Turmer
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Turmer, Hampshire alone. Other local pages worth browsing include Harbridge, Ibsley, Lower Turmer, Bickton, Sandleheath, and Mockbeggar.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Turmer
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Turmer often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Turmer?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Turmer is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 3.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Hoburne Dental Practice (10.5 miles) and Cheriton Dental Practice (10.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Turmer?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Turmer, 1 practice within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Turmer?
The nearest practice to Turmer that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Christchurch Orthodontics, about 10.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include Wallisdown Dental Practice (10.9 miles) and New Leaf Dental (11.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Turmer, Hampshire?
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 Turmer, Hampshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.