Orthodontic practices near Blackfield
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Blackfield; 23 practices within 10 and 64 practices within 20. The closest is Ferry Dental Centre in Southampton, 5.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Dental CentreSouthampton | 5.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (304 reviews) |
| SmilemakersBursledon | 5.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (379 reviews) |
| Dentistry @ Oceana BoulevardSouthampton | 5.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 6.0 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (82 reviews) |
| New Forest OrthodonticsSouthampton | 6.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (653 reviews) |
| Octagon Dental CentreSouthampton | 6.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (58 reviews) |
| SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE LSouthampton | 6.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Bedford Place DentistSouthampton | 6.7 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (88 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Blackfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Southampton, 5.4 miles north; the next are Bursledon (5.5 miles north) and Portswood (7.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 10 | 5.4 miles north |
| Bursledon | 1 | 5.5 miles north |
| Portswood | 3 | 7.1 miles north |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 8.0 miles east |
| Totton | 1 | 8.3 miles north-west |
| Fareham | 5 | 8.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Blackfield
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Wight Clinic in Ryde (5.0 from 393 reviews), 11.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wight ClinicRyde | 5.0 (393 reviews) | 11.1 miles south-east |
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 7.1 miles north |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 6.0 miles north |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 9.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Blackfield at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | New Forest |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 27.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,681 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 13.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.8% aged 16 to 24 and 30.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 21% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,590 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Hampshire | 577th closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 13.3% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lift New Forest — 1.2 miles Noadswood School — 3.4 miles Applemore College — 3.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 504 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ferry Dental Centre, Southampton — 5 miles Smilemakers, Bursledon — 6 miles Specialist Endodontic Centre, Portswood — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 23 within 10 miles, 64 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Damira Dental Studios — 5 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 Blackfield
From Blackfield the nearest practice is Ferry Dental Centre in Southampton, 5.4 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 23 practices, and within 20 there are 64.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Hampshire Dentists (6.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Angus Pringle Orthodontics (9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Blackfield list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 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 Blackfield are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L, 6.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Blackfield to Ferry Dental Centre is roughly 10 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 21% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Blackfield
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Orthodontist in Blackfield: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Blackfield, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Hampshire.
Area profile for Blackfield
By ONS classification, Blackfield falls under urban: Further from a major town or city. Blackfield sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 27.8% of residents under 16, Blackfield has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 13.3% of the 1,681 residents in Blackfield's census neighbourhood, above the 7.1% average across Hampshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Blackfield; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Families in Blackfield are served by secondary schools including Lift New Forest (1.2 miles) and Noadswood School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Blackfield sits among the more deprived areas of England.
Widen your local search
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Holbury, Roughdown, Stonehills, Hardley, Ashlett, and Lepe.
Practice data for Blackfield
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Blackfield itself. The nearest recorded are Ferry Dental Centre in Southampton, about 5 miles away; Smilemakers in Bursledon, about 6 miles away; and Specialist Endodontic Centre in Portswood, about 7 miles away.
Where Blackfield sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Holbury, around 1 km to the north-west.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Blackfield
Patients in Blackfield have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Blackfield
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Blackfield — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Blackfield
Starting orthodontic treatment in Blackfield can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Blackfield
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Blackfield
Every case in Blackfield follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Blackfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Blackfield
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Blackfield, Hampshire, these local links help you keep browsing. Other local pages worth browsing include Holbury, Roughdown, Stonehills, Hardley, Ashlett, and Lepe.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Blackfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Blackfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Blackfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Blackfield is Ferry Dental Centre in Southampton, about 5.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Smilemakers (5.5 miles) and Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard (5.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Blackfield?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Blackfield, 23 practices within 10 miles and 64 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Southampton, 5.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Blackfield?
The nearest practice to Blackfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L, about 6.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include Specialist Endodontic Centre (7.1 miles) and Oakley Road Dental Practice (7.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Blackfield, Hampshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Blackfield, Hampshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.