Orthodontic practices near Upper Burgate
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Upper Burgate; 9 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 7.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 7.2 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 8.1 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Mid-Wessex OrthodonticsSalisbury | 8.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (8 reviews) |
| Salisbury Orthodontics LtdSalisbury | 8.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (210 reviews) |
| Ahmed GiaziriSalisbury | 8.4 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 8.5 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (149 reviews) |
| Inspire Orthodontic CentreSalisbury | 8.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| INSPIRE ORTHODONTICSSalisbury | 8.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Burgate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ringwood, 7.2 miles south; the next are Salisbury (8.1 miles north) and Romsey (12.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ringwood | 1 | 7.2 miles south |
| Salisbury | 8 | 8.1 miles north |
| Romsey | 1 | 12.6 miles east |
| Totton | 1 | 12.9 miles east |
| Christchurch | 5 | 14.4 miles south |
| Southampton | 1 | 14.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Burgate
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), 15.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 15.1 miles south |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 8.7 miles north |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 8.5 miles north |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 7.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Burgate 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,732 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 | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 28.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 390 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Hampshire | 689th closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Burgate School and Sixth Form — 0.9 miles The Trafalgar School at Downton — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,881 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Straight Tooth Company, Ringwood — 7 miles The Private Treatment Centre, Salisbury — 8 miles ABBEY ORTHODONTICS, Romsey — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 60 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 Upper Burgate
The nearest practice to Upper Burgate is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 7.2 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Fisherton Dental Care (8.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (8.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Upper Burgate list clear aligners, the nearest 8.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Burgate are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd, 8.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upper Burgate to The Straight Tooth Company is roughly 15 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 190 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Burgate
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Orthodontist in Upper Burgate: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Upper Burgate. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Upper Burgate or another part of Hampshire.
Useful local orthodontic context for Upper Burgate
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Upper Burgate. The nearest we do hold are The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 7 miles away; The Private Treatment Centre in Salisbury, about 8 miles away; and ABBEY ORTHODONTICS in Romsey, about 13 miles away.
The local picture in Upper Burgate
Officially, Upper Burgate is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Upper Burgate sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.1% 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 1,732 residents in Upper Burgate's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.1% average across Hampshire. People in Upper Burgate usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Upper Burgate are The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.9 miles) and The Trafalgar School at Downton (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Upper Burgate falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Local context for Upper Burgate
Just around 1 km north, Breamore is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Breamore, Lower Burgate, Outwick, North Street, Criddlestyle, and Fordingbridge.
All Orthodontic Options in Upper Burgate Explained
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Upper Burgate
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Upper Burgate
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Upper Burgate
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Burgate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Burgate
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Burgate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Burgate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Burgate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Burgate is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 7.2 miles to the south. The next closest are The Private Treatment Centre (8.1 miles) and Mid-Wessex Orthodontics (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Burgate?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upper Burgate, 9 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ringwood, 7.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Burgate?
The nearest practice to Upper Burgate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd, about 8.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include INSPIRE ORTHODONTICS (8.6 miles) and Sarum Dental Practice (8.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Burgate, Hampshire?
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 Upper Burgate, Hampshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.