Orthodontic practices near Chidden
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Chidden; 16 practices within 10 and 72 practices within 20. The closest is Southsea Orthodontics in Waterlooville, 5.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southsea OrthodonticsWaterlooville | 5.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (136 reviews) |
| Belgrave House Dental PracticeWaterlooville | 6.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| Contour OrthodontistsWinchester | 6.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (76 reviews) |
| Hampshire Endodontics, HavantHavant | 8.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (103 reviews) |
| Magnolia House Dental PracticeHavant | 8.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (283 reviews) |
| East End Lodge Dental PracticeHavant | 8.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (670 reviews) |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 8.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (48 reviews) |
| DAVID GALE - THE SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC REFERRAL CENTREFareham | 8.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Chidden with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Waterlooville, 5.8 miles south; the next are Winchester (6.2 miles north-east) and Havant (8.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Waterlooville | 2 | 5.8 miles south |
| Winchester | 3 | 6.2 miles north-east |
| Havant | 4 | 8.3 miles south-east |
| Fareham | 5 | 8.5 miles south-west |
| Emsworth | 1 | 9.4 miles south-east |
| Owslebury | 2 | 9.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Chidden
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Envisage Dental Emsworth (5.0 from 159 reviews), 9.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Envisage Dental EmsworthEmsworth | 5.0 (159 reviews) | 9.4 miles south-east |
| Winchester Orthodontic PracticeWinchester | 5.0 (101 reviews) | 13.0 miles north-west |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 8.5 miles south-west |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 5.0 (36 reviews) | 12.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Chidden at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Winchester |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,104 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 23.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 52 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Hampshire | 607th closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Horndean Technology College — 3.9 miles The Cowplain School — 4.9 miles Swanmore College — 5.8 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Southsea Orthodontics, Waterlooville — 6 miles Contour Orthodontists, Winchester — 6 miles Hampshire Endodontics, Havant, Havant — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 72 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | DS Dental Studio — 6 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 Chidden
The nearest practice to Chidden is Southsea Orthodontics in Waterlooville, 5.8 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 72.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Magnolia House Dental Practice (8.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Contour Orthodontists (6.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Chidden list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Chidden are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Southsea Orthodontics in Waterlooville, 5.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Chidden to Southsea Orthodontics is roughly 15 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Chidden
Hampshire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Chidden
Orthodontist in Chidden: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Chidden keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Chidden itself or elsewhere in Hampshire.
What official data says about Chidden
Chidden is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. 15.6% of Chidden's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Chidden, 6.6% of the 2,104 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Chidden usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Chidden attend schools such as Horndean Technology College (3.9 miles) and The Cowplain School (4.9 miles). Chidden falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Nearby location pages including Hambledon, East Meon, Catherington, Anthill Common, Honeywood Mews, and West Meon can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Local snapshot of Chidden
Just around 4 km south-west, Hambledon is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice signals around Chidden
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Chidden itself. The nearest we do hold are Southsea Orthodontics in Waterlooville, about 6 miles away; Contour Orthodontists in Winchester, about 6 miles away; and Hampshire Endodontics, Havant, about 8 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Chidden Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Chidden has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
How to Choose in Chidden
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Chidden practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Chidden
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Chidden helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Chidden
Chidden has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — DS Dental Studio — is about 6 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Chidden sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.6% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Chidden, 6.6% of the 2,104 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Chidden has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Chidden attend schools such as Horndean Technology College (3.9 miles) and The Cowplain School (4.9 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Chidden sits among the less deprived areas of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Chidden. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Chidden
These links help widen your research beyond Chidden, Hampshire if you're open to travelling a little further. Related nearby location pages such as Hambledon, East Meon, Catherington, Anthill Common, Honeywood Mews, and West Meon can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Chidden
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Chidden often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chidden?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chidden is Southsea Orthodontics in Waterlooville, about 5.8 miles to the south. The next closest are Belgrave House Dental Practice (6.1 miles) and Contour Orthodontists (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chidden?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Chidden, 16 practices within 10 miles and 72 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Waterlooville, 5.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chidden?
The nearest practice to Chidden that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Southsea Orthodontics in Waterlooville, about 5.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Contour Orthodontists (6.2 miles) and Magnolia House Dental Practice (8.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Chidden, Hampshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Chidden, Hampshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.