Orthodontic practices near Upwey
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Upwey, 5 practices within 10 and 5 practices within 20. The closest is Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth, 2.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 2.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 3.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (188 reviews) |
| DK Dental PracticeWeymouth | 3.6 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 4.3 (43 reviews) |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 3.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 3.8 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Hamworthy Dental PracticePoole | 20.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (39 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 20.9 miles north | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 21.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upwey with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Weymouth, 2.9 miles south; the next are Dorchester (3.8 miles north) and Poole (20.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Weymouth | 3 | 2.9 miles south |
| Dorchester | 2 | 3.8 miles north |
| Poole | 8 | 20.5 miles east |
| Yeovil | 3 | 20.9 miles north |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 21.0 miles north-west |
| Broadstone | 2 | 22.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upwey
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 3.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 3.8 miles north |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.7 (101 reviews) | 2.9 miles south |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.5 (188 reviews) | 3.2 miles south |
| DK Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.3 (43 reviews) | 3.6 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upwey 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 10.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,548 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 21.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 258 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Dorset | 60th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.9 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wey Valley Academy — 1.2 miles The Thomas Hardye School — 3.4 miles Dorchester Middle School — 3.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 994 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Carlton Dental Practice, Weymouth — 3 miles Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, Dorchester — 4 miles Hamworthy Dental Practice, Poole — 20 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 5 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 Upwey
Upwey is 2.9 miles from Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 5.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dorset Dental Clinic (21.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (22.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Upwey list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 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 Upwey are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 3.8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upwey
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Orthodontist in Upwey: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Upwey? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Upwey or another part of Dorset.
A quick look at Upwey
Broadwey is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Upwey.
Practice data for Upwey
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Upwey. The nearest we do hold are Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth, about 3 miles away; Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 4 miles away; and Hamworthy Dental Practice in Poole, about 20 miles away.
Nearby location pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Broadwey, Littlemoor, Nottington, Bincombe, Radipole, and Buckland Ripers as well as this one.
The local picture in Upwey
ONS classifies Upwey as urban: Further from a major town or city. Upwey sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Upwey has a smaller share of children than most areas — 10.4% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,548 residents in the neighbourhood around Upwey, 4.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. Upwey has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Upwey are served by secondary schools including Wey Valley Academy (1.2 miles) and The Thomas Hardye School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 179 schools and 51,332 pupils in Upwey's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Upwey is roughly mid-table for England.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Upwey
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Upwey has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Upwey
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Upwey
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Upwey helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upwey
Orthodontic practices in and around Upwey vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Upwey is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Upwey. Upwey has a smaller share of children than most areas — 10.4% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,548 residents in the neighbourhood around Upwey, 4.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Upwey is better served than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Upwey attend schools such as Wey Valley Academy (1.2 miles) and The Thomas Hardye School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Upwey's Local Authority area covers 179 schools and 51,332 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Upwey 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 Upwey. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upwey
This part of the page places Upwey, Dorset in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering Broadwey, Littlemoor, Nottington, Bincombe, Radipole, and Buckland Ripers may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upwey
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upwey often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upwey?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upwey is Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth, about 2.9 miles to the south. The next closest are The Clock Dental Practice (3.2 miles) and DK Dental Practice (3.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upwey?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Upwey, 5 practices within 10 miles and 5 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upwey?
The nearest practice to Upwey that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 3.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Dorset Dental Clinic (21.9 miles) and Dorset Dental Implants (21.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upwey, Dorset?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upwey, Dorset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.