Orthodontic practices near West Moors
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of West Moors, 29 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 4.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 4.4 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| Wallisdown Dental PracticeBournemouth | 5.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (274 reviews) |
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 6.2 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (758 reviews) |
| New Leaf DentalBournemouth | 6.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (73 reviews) |
| Poole Orthodontics UKBroadstone | 6.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 2.8 (48 reviews) |
| POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTDBroadstone | 6.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 7.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (550 reviews) |
| Dorset OrthodonticsBournemouth | 7.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (63 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to West Moors with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ringwood, 4.4 miles east; the next are Bournemouth (5.8 miles south) and Broadstone (6.8 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ringwood | 1 | 4.4 miles east |
| Bournemouth | 10 | 5.8 miles south |
| Broadstone | 2 | 6.8 miles south-west |
| Poole | 8 | 7.1 miles south-west |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 7.6 miles south-west |
| Parkstone | 2 | 7.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of West Moors
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), 6.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 6.2 miles south |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 7.6 miles south |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 4.4 miles east |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 16.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
West Moors 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,316 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 332 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Dorset | 112th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | West Moors Middle School — 0.9 miles Ferndown Upper School — 1.7 miles Ferndown Middle School — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 2,408 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 | The Straight Tooth Company, Ringwood — 4 miles Wallisdown Dental Practice, Bournemouth — 6 miles Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 29 within 10 miles, 38 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 4 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 West Moors
The nearest practice to West Moors is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 4.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 29 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 740 Dental (7.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (6.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around West Moors list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 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 West Moors are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, 5.8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In West Moors
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Orthodontist in West Moors: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in West Moors understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in West Moors itself or elsewhere in Dorset.
Practice signals around West Moors
No orthodontic practice is recorded in West Moors. The nearest we do hold are The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 4 miles away; Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, about 6 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 7 miles away.
What official data says about West Moors
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, West Moors sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.1% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around West Moors, 4.9% of the 1,316 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to West Moors are West Moors Middle School (0.9 miles) and Ferndown Upper School (1.7 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 179 schools and 51,332 pupils in West Moors's Local Authority area, per DfE data. West Moors falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
About West Moors
Heading south-west for around 1 km brings you to Ameysford, the closest linked location.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Ameysford, Ferndown, Three Legged Cross, Mannington, St Leonard's Farm Park, and Trickett's Cross if you are weighing up more than one location.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for West Moors
Orthodontic treatment in West Moors 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in West Moors follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in West Moors Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in West Moors can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in West Moors
Every mainstream option is available to patients in West Moors — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around West Moors. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around West Moors
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to West Moors, Dorset alone. For a broader comparison, pages for Ameysford, Ferndown, Three Legged Cross, Mannington, St Leonard's Farm Park, and Trickett's Cross follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in West Moors
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in West Moors often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to West Moors?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to West Moors is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 4.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Wallisdown Dental Practice (5.8 miles) and Smile Stories (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near West Moors?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of West Moors, 29 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near West Moors?
The nearest practice to West Moors that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, about 5.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include New Leaf Dental (6.4 miles) and POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (6.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in West Moors, Dorset?
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 West Moors, Dorset?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.