Orthodontic practices near Bassett
On our practice register: 21 practices within 5 miles of Bassett, 32 practices within 10 and 71 practices within 20. The closest is Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd in Portswood, 1.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighter Smile Dental Surgery LtdPortswood | 1.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (81 reviews) |
| Highfield Dental & Facial ClinicSouthampton | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (356 reviews) |
| The Dental GroupPortswood | 1.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (425 reviews) |
| The Smiles StudioEastleigh | 2.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (477 reviews) |
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 2.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (92 reviews) |
| Hendrickse Dental HealthNorth Baddesley | 2.4 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| PortmanDentex Solent OrthodonticsNorth Baddesley | 2.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (118 reviews) |
| Oakley Road Dental PracticeSouthampton | 2.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (205 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bassett with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Portswood, 1.1 miles south; the next are Southampton (1.3 miles south-east) and Eastleigh (2.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Portswood | 3 | 1.1 miles south |
| Southampton | 10 | 1.3 miles south-east |
| Eastleigh | 4 | 2.1 miles north-east |
| North Baddesley | 2 | 2.4 miles north-west |
| Totton | 1 | 4.2 miles south-west |
| Romsey | 1 | 4.6 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 Bassett
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is GG Orthodontics in Winchester (5.0 from 338 reviews), 8.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GG OrthodonticsWinchester | 5.0 (338 reviews) | 8.8 miles north-east |
| Winchester Orthodontic PracticeWinchester | 5.0 (101 reviews) | 8.0 miles north-east |
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 2.1 miles south |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 3.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bassett at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Test Valley |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,822 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 | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 27.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 118 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 21 practices, more than 92% of towns in England |
| Access within Southampton | 28th closest to an orthodontic practice of 32 places in the county (the county median is 0.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Southampton |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cantell School — 0.9 miles Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton — 1.2 miles Upper Shirley High School — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 11,824 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd, Portswood — 1 miles Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic, Southampton — 1 miles The Smiles Studio, Eastleigh — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 32 within 10 miles, 71 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 Bassett
The nearest practice to Bassett is Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd in Portswood, 1.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 32 practices, and within 20 there are 71.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic (1.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 16 of the practices around Bassett list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 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 Bassett are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd in Portswood, 1.1 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bassett
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Orthodontist in Bassett: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Bassett. It connects local orthodontic research in Bassett with the wider Southampton area.
Keep exploring nearby
For a broader view, related location pages cover Upper Shirley, Portswood, Banister's Park, Bevois Mount, Chandler's Ford, and Swaythling as well as this one.
Bassett in context
ONS classifies Bassett as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Bassett. 17% of Bassett's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Bassett, 7.1% of the 1,822 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Southampton, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 21 orthodontic practices within five miles, Bassett is better served than 92% of towns in England. Families in Bassett are served by secondary schools including Cantell School (0.9 miles) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.2 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Bassett is roughly mid-table for England.
Facts about Bassett
Heading south for around 2 km brings you to Upper Shirley, the closest linked location.
Useful local orthodontic context for Bassett
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bassett. The closest on record are Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd in Portswood, about a mile away; Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic in Southampton, about a mile away; and The Smiles Studio in Eastleigh, about 2 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Bassett
Orthodontic treatment in Bassett is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bassett
Not every practice near Bassett offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By ONS classification, Bassett falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Bassett falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Bassett's under-16 share sits at 17%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,822 residents in the neighbourhood around Bassett, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Southampton. With 21 orthodontic practices within five miles, Bassett is better served than 92% of towns in England. Families in Bassett are served by secondary schools including Cantell School (0.9 miles) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.2 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Bassett's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Bassett Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Bassett can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Bassett offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bassett. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bassett
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Bassett, Southampton with surrounding locations. Nearby pages covering Upper Shirley, Portswood, Banister's Park, Bevois Mount, Chandler's Ford, and Swaythling may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Bassett
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bassett often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bassett?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bassett is Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd in Portswood, about 1.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic (1.3 miles) and The Dental Group (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bassett?
Our register has 21 practices within 5 miles of Bassett, 32 practices within 10 miles and 71 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bassett?
The nearest practice to Bassett that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd in Portswood, about 1.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic (1.3 miles) and The Smiles Studio (2.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bassett, Southampton?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bassett, Southampton?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.