--- title: "Orthodontists in Bournemouth | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bournemouth description: "Compare 10 orthodontic practices in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council: treatments listed, NHS or private." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Bournemouth Compare 10 orthodontic practices in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Bournemouth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bournemouth) ## Compare Orthodontists in Bournemouth 10 practices are on our register for Bournemouth. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [740 Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/740-dental) BH7 6BZ | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.7 (203 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Beechwood Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/beechwood-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 4.7 (253 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Dental Centre Bournemouth (Diamond Invisalign Provider)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-centre-bournemouth-diamond-invisalign-provider) BH2 5RY | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.7 (503 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Dorset Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dorset-orthodontics) BH8 8DQ | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (63 reviews) | 1 miles | | [New Leaf Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/new-leaf-dental) BH3 7AN | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (73 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Ocean Dentalcare](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ocean-dentalcare) BH1 3JP | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (401 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Only Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/only-orthodontics) BH4 8ER | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (150 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Smile Stories](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-stories) | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Wallisdown Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wallisdown-dental-practice) | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Lingual Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (274 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Westbourne Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/westbourne-dental-surgery) BH4 9EF | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.7 (73 reviews) | 1 miles | ## Bournemouth at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | 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 | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 163,600 | | Residents under 16 | 6.6% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,573 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 1.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 24% aged 16 to 24 and 51.2% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 60.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 6,336 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 12.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 24 practices, more than 93% of towns in England | | Access within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 30 places in the county (the county median is 0.6 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 1.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council | | Nearest secondary schools | Livingstone Academy Bournemouth — 0.6 miles Winton Academy — 1.9 miles Glenmoor Academy — 2.0 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 10,354 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 111 schools, 54,556 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 16.7% across the local ICB (OHID) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Moordown](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/moordown) [Branksome](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/branksome) [Wallisdown](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/wallisdown) [Canford Cliffs](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/canford-cliffs) [West Parley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/west-parley) [East Parley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/east-parley) [All Areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/bournemouth,-christchurch-and-poole-council) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Bournemouth How many orthodontists are there in Bournemouth? There are 10 orthodontic practices on our register for Bournemouth, 7 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Bournemouth offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Bournemouth: 740 Dental, Dental Centre Bournemouth (Diamond Invisalign Provider), New Leaf Dental, Ocean Dentalcare, Only Orthodontics, Wallisdown Dental Practice, Westbourne Dental Surgery. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Bournemouth has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Smile Stories has the highest average rating on our register for Bournemouth: 5.0 from 758 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Bournemouth? NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Bournemouth | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bournemouth](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bournemouth) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. 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