Orthodontic practices near BH22
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of BH22, 29 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, 4.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallisdown Dental PracticeBournemouth | 4.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (274 reviews) |
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 4.5 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (758 reviews) |
| New Leaf DentalBournemouth | 4.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (73 reviews) |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| Dorset OrthodonticsBournemouth | 5.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (63 reviews) |
| Poole Orthodontics UKBroadstone | 5.6 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 2.8 (48 reviews) |
| POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTDBroadstone | 5.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Westbourne Dental SurgeryBournemouth | 5.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (73 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to BH22 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bournemouth, 4.1 miles south; the next are Ringwood (5.1 miles north-east) and Broadstone (5.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | 5 | 4.1 miles south |
| Ringwood | 1 | 5.1 miles north-east |
| Broadstone | 2 | 5.6 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of BH22
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Stories in Bournemouth (5.0 from 758 reviews), 4.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 4.5 miles south |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 5.1 miles north-east |
| New Leaf DentalBournemouth | 4.9 (73 reviews) | 4.7 miles south |
| Dorset OrthodonticsBournemouth | 4.9 (63 reviews) | 5.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from BH22
BH22 is 4.1 miles from Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 29 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Poole Orthodontics UK (5.6 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 5 of the practices around BH22 list clear aligners, the nearest 4.1 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around BH22 are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, 4.1 miles away.
BH22 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dorset |
| 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 | 13.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 8,171 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 | 6.1% aged 16 to 24 and 17.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,592 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ferndown Middle School — 0.5 miles Ferndown Upper School — 0.6 miles West Moors Middle School — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 1,974 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 179 schools, 51,332 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 16.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Wallisdown Dental Practice, Bournemouth — 4 miles The Straight Tooth Company, Ringwood — 5 miles Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 29 within 10 miles, 38 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | BH10, BH11, BH9, BH3, BH8, BH31, BH12, BH2 |
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 BH22
People searching from BH22 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for BH22 is Ferndown.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near BH22
Where is the nearest orthodontist to BH22?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to BH22 is Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, about 4.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Smile Stories (4.5 miles) and New Leaf Dental (4.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near BH22?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of BH22, 29 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near BH22?
The nearest practice to BH22 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, about 4.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include New Leaf Dental (4.7 miles) and POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (5.6 miles).
Which places are in or near the BH22 postcode district?
Places in or next to BH22 include Ferndown, Ameysford, St Leonard's Farm Park, Trickett's Cross, West Moors, Hampreston, West Parley and Kinson.
How do I find an orthodontist near the BH22 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Ferndown, Dorset, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
Neither is universally better — it depends on the movements your teeth need. Aligners suit many mild-to-moderate cases; braces handle complex ones more predictably.
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.