--- title: "Orthodontists in Poole | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/poole description: "Compare 8 orthodontic practices in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council: treatments listed, NHS or private." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Poole Compare 8 orthodontic practices in Poole, 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 Poole](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/poole) ## Compare Orthodontists in Poole 8 practices are on our register for Poole. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dental on the Banks](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-on-the-banks) BH13 7LP | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (1,019 reviews) | 3 miles | | [Dorset Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dorset-dental-clinic) BH15 2HN | NHS Braces, Retainers | NHS and private | 4.9 (389 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Dorset Dental Implants](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dorset-dental-implants) BH15 2HN | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (237 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Hamworthy Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hamworthy-dental-practice) BH15 4JH | Clear Aligners, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (39 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Park Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/park-dental-practice) BH15 1TP | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (319 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Seaview Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/seaview-dental-practice) BH14 0BD | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (210 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Teeth on the Heath](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/teeth-on-the-heath) BH17 0NF | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (550 reviews) | 2 miles | | [The Parkstone Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-parkstone-dental-practice) BH14 9LU | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Retainers | Private | 4.9 (246 reviews) | 2 miles | ## Poole 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 | 150,092 | | Residents under 16 | 12.2% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,346 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 29.9% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 23.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 1,867 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 19 practices, more than 90% of towns in England | | Access within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council | 11th closest to an orthodontic practice of 30 places in the county (the county median is 0.6 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council | | Nearest secondary schools | Poole High School — 1.0 miles The Cornerstone Academy — 1.1 miles St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole — 2.0 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,808 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 [Brownsea Island](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/brownsea-island) [Lower Hamworthy](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lower-hamworthy) [Pottery Pier](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/pottery-pier) [Stanley Green](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stanley-green) [Nuffield Industrial Estate](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/nuffield-industrial-estate) [Ashley Cross](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ashley-cross) [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 Poole How many orthodontists are there in Poole? There are 8 orthodontic practices on our register for Poole, 4 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Poole offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Poole: Dental on the Banks, Dorset Dental Clinic, Dorset Dental Implants, Seaview Dental Practice. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Poole has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Dental on the Banks has the highest average rating on our register for Poole: 4.9 from 1,019 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Poole? 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 Poole | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/poole](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/poole) ## 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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