--- title: "Orthodontists in Parkstone | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/parkstone description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Parkstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council: treatments listed, NHS or private." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Parkstone Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Parkstone, 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 Parkstone](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/parkstone) ## Compare Orthodontists in Parkstone 2 practices are on our register for Parkstone. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Penn Hill Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/penn-hill-dental) BH14 9LY | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners | Private | 5.0 (168 reviews) | Under a mile | | [White Align Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/white-align-dental) BH14 0EF | Clear Aligners | Private | 4.6 (39 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Parkstone 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 | 9,593 | | Residents under 16 | 16.9% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,985 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 34.5% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 25.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 8,072 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 19% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 23 practices, more than 93% of towns in England | | Access within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council | 8th closest to an orthodontic practice of 30 places in the county (the county median is 0.6 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council | | Nearest secondary schools | St Aldhelm's Academy — 0.9 miles St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole — 1.2 miles Magna Academy — 1.7 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 11,707 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 [Ashley Cross](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ashley-cross) [Branksome](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/branksome) [Stanley Green](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stanley-green) [Oakdale](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/oakdale) [Canford Cliffs](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/canford-cliffs) [Canford Heath](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/canford-heath) [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 Parkstone How many orthodontists are there in Parkstone? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Parkstone. Which orthodontist in Parkstone has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Penn Hill Dental has the highest average rating on our register for Parkstone: 5.0 from 168 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Parkstone? 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. 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