--- title: "Orthodontists in Christchurch | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/christchurch description: "Compare 5 orthodontic practices in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council: treatments listed, NHS or private." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Christchurch Compare 5 orthodontic practices in Christchurch, 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 Christchurch](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/christchurch) ## Compare Orthodontists in Christchurch 5 practices are on our register for Christchurch. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Cheriton Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cheriton-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (431 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Christchurch Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/christchurch-orthodontics) BH23 1LN | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.6 (130 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Hoburne Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hoburne-dental-practice) BH23 4TG | Clear Aligners, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (100 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Pearl Fine Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pearl-fine-dental-care) | Clear Aligners, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.7 (67 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Robinsons Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/robinsons-dental-practice) BH23 1AB | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (230 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Christchurch 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 | Around the England average | | Population | 42,396 | | Residents under 16 | 17.3% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,517 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 30.1% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 29.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 5,844 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 22.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England | | Access within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council | 5th closest to an orthodontic practice of 30 places in the county (the county median is 0.6 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council | | Nearest secondary schools | Twynham School — 0.5 miles The Grange School — 1.1 miles St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School — 1.3 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 7,572 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 [Stanpit](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stanpit) [Tuckton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/tuckton) [Winkton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/winkton) [Sopley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/sopley) [Mudeford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/mudeford) [Holdenhurst](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/holdenhurst) [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 Christchurch How many orthodontists are there in Christchurch? There are 5 orthodontic practices on our register for Christchurch, 2 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Christchurch offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Christchurch: Christchurch Orthodontics, Pearl Fine Dental Care. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Christchurch has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Cheriton Dental Practice has the highest average rating on our register for Christchurch: 4.9 from 431 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Christchurch? 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 Christchurch | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/christchurch](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/christchurch) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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