Orthodontic practices near Abshot
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Abshot, 35 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Smilemakers in Bursledon, 3.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmilemakersBursledon | 3.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (379 reviews) |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 4.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (48 reviews) |
| VIDA DentistryFareham | 4.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (335 reviews) |
| Serenity DentalFareham | 4.3 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (312 reviews) |
| DAVID GALE - THE SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC REFERRAL CENTREFareham | 4.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ORTHODONTICA LIMITEDFareham | 4.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 5.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (36 reviews) |
| Octagon Dental CentreSouthampton | 5.7 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (58 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Abshot with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bursledon, 3.8 miles north-west; the next are Fareham (4.2 miles east) and Lee-on-the-Solent (5.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bursledon | 1 | 3.8 miles north-west |
| Fareham | 5 | 4.2 miles east |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 5.1 miles south-east |
| Southampton | 10 | 5.7 miles north-west |
| Gosport | 3 | 6.6 miles south-east |
| Portswood | 3 | 7.5 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Abshot
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Specialist Endodontic Centre in Portswood (5.0 from 92 reviews), 7.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 7.6 miles north-west |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 7.0 miles north-west |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 4.2 miles east |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 5.0 (36 reviews) | 5.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Abshot at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Fareham |
| NHS dental services | NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,681 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,381 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Hampshire | 417th closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Brookfield Community School — 1.2 miles The Henry Cort Community College — 2.3 miles The Hamble School — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,800 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smilemakers, Bursledon — 4 miles Angus Pringle Orthodontics, Fareham — 4 miles David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre, Lee-on-the-Solent — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 35 within 10 miles, 60 within 20 miles |
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.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Abshot
Abshot is 3.8 miles from Smilemakers in Bursledon, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 35 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hampshire Dentists (7.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Angus Pringle Orthodontics (4.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Abshot list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Abshot are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is VIDA Dentistry in Fareham, 4.2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Abshot
Hampshire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Abshot
Orthodontist in Abshot: People weighing up braces or aligners in Abshot can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Hampshire.
What we know about practices near Abshot
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Abshot itself. The nearest we do hold are Smilemakers in Bursledon, about 4 miles away; Angus Pringle Orthodontics in Fareham, about 4 miles away; and David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre in Lee-on-the-Solent, about 5 miles away.
Facts about Abshot
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Titchfield Common, the closest linked location.
More local pages to browse
Pages for Titchfield Common, Fleetend, Locks Heath, Hook Park Estate, Sarisbury Green, and Titchfield Park follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
The local picture in Abshot
By ONS classification, Abshot falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.8% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Abshot, 7.1% of the 1,681 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Hampshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Abshot has more choice than 64% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Abshot are Brookfield Community School (1.2 miles) and The Henry Cort Community College (2.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Abshot among England's less deprived areas.
The Orthodontic Journey in Abshot
Starting orthodontic treatment in Abshot can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Abshot
Every case in Abshot follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Abshot
The orthodontic landscape in Abshot offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Abshot — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Abshot vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Abshot is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.8% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,681 residents in the neighbourhood around Abshot, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Hampshire. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Abshot is better served than 64% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Abshot are Brookfield Community School (1.2 miles) and The Henry Cort Community College (2.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Abshot among England's less deprived areas. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Abshot itself. The nearest we do hold are Smilemakers in Bursledon, about 4 miles away; Angus Pringle Orthodontics in Fareham, about 4 miles away; and David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre in Lee-on-the-Solent, about 5 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Abshot. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Abshot
This part of the page places Abshot, Hampshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Titchfield Common, Fleetend, Locks Heath, Hook Park Estate, Sarisbury Green, and Titchfield Park may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Abshot
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Abshot often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Abshot?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Abshot is Smilemakers in Bursledon, about 3.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Angus Pringle Orthodontics (4.2 miles) and VIDA Dentistry (4.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Abshot?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Abshot, 35 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Abshot?
The nearest practice to Abshot that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is VIDA Dentistry in Fareham, about 4.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include DAVID GALE - THE SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC REFERRAL CENTRE (4.4 miles) and ORTHODONTICA LIMITED (4.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Abshot, Hampshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Abshot, Hampshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.