Orthodontic practices near BH17
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of BH17, 27 practices within 10 and 29 practices within 20. The closest is Teeth on the Heath in Poole, 0.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 0.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (550 reviews) |
| Poole Orthodontics UKBroadstone | 0.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 2.8 (48 reviews) |
| POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTDBroadstone | 0.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Octagon Dental SurgeryCanford Heath | 1.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (10 reviews) |
| Seaview Dental PracticePoole | 1.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (210 reviews) |
| Dorset Dental ClinicPoole | 1.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (389 reviews) |
| Dorset Dental ImplantsPoole | 1.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (237 reviews) |
| White Align DentalParkstone | 2.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (39 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to BH17 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Poole, 0.2 miles south-east; the next are Broadstone (0.4 miles north-west) and Canford Heath (1.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Poole | 4 | 0.2 miles south-east |
| Broadstone | 2 | 0.4 miles north-west |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 1.1 miles south-east |
| Parkstone | 1 | 2.0 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of BH17
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Teeth on the Heath in Poole (4.9 from 550 reviews), 0.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 4.9 (550 reviews) | 0.2 miles south-east |
| Dorset Dental ClinicPoole | 4.9 (389 reviews) | 1.9 miles south |
| Dorset Dental ImplantsPoole | 4.9 (237 reviews) | 1.9 miles south |
| Seaview Dental PracticePoole | 4.8 (210 reviews) | 1.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from BH17
The nearest practice to BH17 is Teeth on the Heath in Poole, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 29.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Octagon Dental Surgery (1.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 4 of the practices around BH17 list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around BH17 are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Broadstone, under a mile away.
BH17 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 8,792 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 28% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,930 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Parkstone Grammar School — 0.3 miles Poole Grammar School — 0.5 miles Magna Academy — 0.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 10,866 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) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Teeth on the Heath, Poole — under a mile Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — under a mile Octagon Dental Surgery, Canford Heath — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 29 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | BH18, BH15, BH14, BH12, BH11, BH21, BH16, BH13 |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Teeth straightening near BH17
People searching from BH17 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for BH17 is Nuffield Industrial Estate.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near BH17
Where is the nearest orthodontist to BH17?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to BH17 is Teeth on the Heath in Poole, about 0.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Poole Orthodontics UK (0.4 miles) and POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (0.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near BH17?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of BH17, 27 practices within 10 miles and 29 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near BH17?
The nearest practice to BH17 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Broadstone, about 0.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Seaview Dental Practice (1.8 miles) and Dorset Dental Clinic (1.9 miles).
Which places are in or near the BH17 postcode district?
Places in or next to BH17 include Nuffield Industrial Estate, Canford Heath, Oakdale, Broadstone, Hillbourne, Stanley Green, Wimborne Minster and Lower Hamworthy.
How do I find an orthodontist near the BH17 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Nuffield Industrial Estate, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near BH17?
Usually not to begin with — a remote assessment is a valid first step ahead of any clinic visit.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.