Orthodontic practices near Upper Kingston
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Upper Kingston, 16 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 1.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 1.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| Hoburne Dental PracticeChristchurch | 6.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (100 reviews) |
| Cheriton Dental PracticeChristchurch | 6.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (431 reviews) |
| Christchurch OrthodonticsChristchurch | 6.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (130 reviews) |
| Robinsons Dental PracticeChristchurch | 6.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (230 reviews) |
| Pearl Fine Dental CareChristchurch | 7.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (67 reviews) |
| 740 DentalBournemouth | 7.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (203 reviews) |
| Beechwood Dental PracticeBournemouth | 7.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (253 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Kingston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ringwood, 1.5 miles north-west; the next are Christchurch (6.2 miles south) and Bournemouth (7.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ringwood | 1 | 1.5 miles north-west |
| Christchurch | 5 | 6.2 miles south |
| Bournemouth | 10 | 7.5 miles south |
| Parkstone | 2 | 10.2 miles south-west |
| Poole | 8 | 10.3 miles south-west |
| Broadstone | 2 | 10.9 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 Upper Kingston
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), 7.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 7.8 miles south-west |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 10.2 miles south-west |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 1.5 miles north-west |
| Dental on the BanksPoole | 4.9 (1,019 reviews) | 10.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Kingston 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 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,476 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 32.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 120 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Hampshire | 137th closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ringwood School Academy — 1.4 miles West Moors Middle School — 4.6 miles Emmanuel Church of England Middle School — 5.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,592 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Straight Tooth Company, Ringwood — 2 miles Hoburne Dental Practice, Christchurch — 6 miles 740 Dental, Bournemouth — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 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 Upper Kingston
The nearest practice to Upper Kingston is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 1.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 740 Dental (7.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental on the Banks (10.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Upper Kingston list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Kingston are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Christchurch Orthodontics, 6.6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Kingston
Hampshire12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in Upper Kingston
Orthodontist in Upper Kingston: People weighing up braces or aligners in Upper Kingston can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It connects local orthodontic research in Upper Kingston with the wider Hampshire area.
Local provider signals in Upper Kingston
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upper Kingston itself. The closest on record are The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 2 miles away; Hoburne Dental Practice in Christchurch, about 6 miles away; and 740 Dental in Bournemouth, about 8 miles away.
Local snapshot of Upper Kingston
Crow is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Upper Kingston.
What official data says about Upper Kingston
Officially, Upper Kingston is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Upper Kingston falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Upper Kingston's under-16 share sits at 17.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,476 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Kingston, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire. Families in Upper Kingston are served by secondary schools including Ringwood School Academy (1.4 miles) and West Moors Middle School (4.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Upper Kingston is roughly mid-table for England.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Crow, North Kingston, The Holdings, Poulner, Bagnum, and Hangersley if you are weighing up more than one location.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Kingston
Patients in Upper Kingston have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. 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 Upper Kingston
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Upper Kingston
Starting orthodontic treatment in Upper Kingston can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Upper Kingston
- 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 Upper Kingston
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Upper Kingston. Officially, Upper Kingston is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Upper Kingston falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.3% of Upper Kingston's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Kingston, 5.6% of the 1,476 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Secondary-age pupils near Upper Kingston attend schools such as Ringwood School Academy (1.4 miles) and West Moors Middle School (4.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Upper Kingston is roughly mid-table for England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Kingston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Kingston
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Upper Kingston, Hampshire with surrounding locations. You can also browse nearby location pages including Crow, North Kingston, The Holdings, Poulner, Bagnum, and Hangersley.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Kingston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Kingston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Kingston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Kingston is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 1.5 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Hoburne Dental Practice (6.2 miles) and Cheriton Dental Practice (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Kingston?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Upper Kingston, 16 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Kingston?
The nearest practice to Upper Kingston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Christchurch Orthodontics, about 6.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Pearl Fine Dental Care (7.4 miles) and 740 Dental (7.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Kingston, Hampshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Kingston, Hampshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.