--- title: "Only Orthodontics | Orthodontist in Bournemouth" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/only-orthodontics description: "Only Orthodontics is an orthodontic practice in Bournemouth. Rated 4.8/5 from 150 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Only Orthodontics 40 Alumhurst Rd, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 8ER, UK, [Bournemouth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bournemouth) BH4 8ER 4.8 (150 reviews) Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [01202 765808](tel:01202 765808) [Visit Website](https://onlyorthodontics.com) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10204892810096521368&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:contact@onlyorthodontics.com) ## About This Practice Only Orthodontics is an orthodontic practice in Bournemouth. Its 4.8 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Bournemouth. Treatment at this practice is reported to be provided by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist. The practice has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 150 reviews. On-site parking is reported to be available. Only Orthodontics is one of 10 orthodontic practices we track in Bournemouth. Treatments offered include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. Other practices nearby include Westbourne Dental Surgery in Bournemouth (under a mile away), Dental Centre Bournemouth (Diamond Invisalign Provider) in Bournemouth (under a mile away), and Penn Hill Dental in Parkstone (about 1 mile away). Patients can be seen on the NHS, subject to eligibility, or privately. You'll find the practice at 40 Alumhurst Rd, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 8ER, UK, BH4 8ER. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. ## Only Orthodontics at a Glance | Address | 40 Alumhurst Rd, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 8ER, UK, Bournemouth, BH4 8ER | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | NHS dental services | NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Funding listed | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 150 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Westbourne Dental Surgery, Bournemouth — under a mile | | Details last checked | October 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Only Orthodontics The neighbourhood around Only Orthodontics has 1,372 residents and 2% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. The nearest secondary school is Livingstone Academy Bournemouth, 1.6 miles away. Within three miles there are 14 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 15 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 9th. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,372 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 2% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 46.4% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (1.6 miles); Winton Academy (1.9 miles); St Aldhelm's Academy (1.9 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 14 (7 offer NHS, 12 list clear aligners, 6 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 9th of 15 rated practices within three miles | | Residents in BH4 | 9,106 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in BH4 | 30.2% | | Residents per square kilometre in BH4 | 5,499 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the BH4 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/bh4) ## NHS Orthodontics 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. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Only Orthodontics is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Only Orthodontics offer NHS treatment? Only Orthodontics offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Only Orthodontics offer? Only Orthodontics offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is Only Orthodontics run by a specialist orthodontist? Only Orthodontics is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Is Only Orthodontics accessible? Only Orthodontics is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Only Orthodontics located? Only Orthodontics is located in Bournemouth. How many orthodontists are there in Bournemouth? We currently track 10 orthodontic practices in Bournemouth, of which Only Orthodontics is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Only Orthodontics? 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. What other orthodontists are near Only Orthodontics? The nearest other practices on our register are Westbourne Dental Surgery (Bournemouth, under a mile away), Dental Centre Bournemouth (Diamond Invisalign Provider) (Bournemouth, under a mile away), and Penn Hill Dental (Parkstone, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Only Orthodontics, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Only Orthodontics on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Bournemouth View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bournemouth) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Orthodontist vs dentist: what's the difference? View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontist-vs-dentist) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Only Orthodontics on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 6 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Westbourne Dental Surgery, under a mile away. | Practice | From Only Orthodontics | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Westbourne Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/westbourne-dental-surgery), Bournemouth | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.7 (73) | | [Dental Centre Bournemouth (Diamond Invisalign Provider)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-centre-bournemouth-diamond-invisalign-provider), Bournemouth | under a mile east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.7 (503) | | [Penn Hill Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/penn-hill-dental), Parkstone | 1.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends | 5.0 (168) | | [Dental on the Banks](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-on-the-banks), Poole | 1.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, emergency, payment plans | 4.9 (1,019) | | [The Parkstone Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-parkstone-dental-practice), Poole | 1.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (246) | | [New Leaf Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/new-leaf-dental), Bournemouth | 1.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (73) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Only Orthodontics. [Westbourne Dental Surgery — Bournemouth (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/westbourne-dental-surgery) [Dental Centre Bournemouth (Diamond Invisalign Provider) — Bournemouth (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-centre-bournemouth-diamond-invisalign-provider) [Penn Hill Dental — Parkstone (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/penn-hill-dental) [Dental on the Banks — Poole (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-on-the-banks) [The Parkstone Dental Practice — Poole (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-parkstone-dental-practice) [New Leaf Dental — Bournemouth (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/new-leaf-dental) [Compare All Orthodontists in Bournemouth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bournemouth) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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