Orthodontic practices near Cosham
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Cosham, 26 practices within 10 and 73 practices within 20. The closest is Coast Dental Health in Portsmouth, 2.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Dental HealthPortsmouth | 2.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (312 reviews) |
| Belgrave House Dental PracticeWaterlooville | 2.3 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| Southsea OrthodonticsWaterlooville | 2.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (136 reviews) |
| Hampshire Endodontics, HavantHavant | 3.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (103 reviews) |
| Magnolia House Dental PracticeHavant | 3.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (283 reviews) |
| East End Lodge Dental PracticeHavant | 3.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (670 reviews) |
| Hampshire Terrace Dental CarePortsmouth | 4.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (532 reviews) |
| Victoria Dental PracticeSouthsea | 4.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (36 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cosham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Portsmouth, 2.0 miles south; the next are Waterlooville (2.3 miles north-east) and Havant (3.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 4 | 2.0 miles south |
| Waterlooville | 2 | 2.3 miles north-east |
| Havant | 4 | 3.5 miles east |
| Southsea | 2 | 4.3 miles south |
| Old Portsmouth | 1 | 4.5 miles south-west |
| Gosport | 3 | 4.7 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 Cosham
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), 9.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wight ClinicRyde | 5.0 (393 reviews) | 9.8 miles south-west |
| Envisage Dental EmsworthEmsworth | 5.0 (159 reviews) | 5.2 miles east |
| Chichester Orthodontic ClinicChichester | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 12.0 miles east |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 5.0 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cosham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Portsmouth |
| 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 |
| Population | 10,226 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,562 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 26.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,334 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England |
| Access within Portsmouth | 20th closest to an orthodontic practice of 22 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.0 miles away, closer than 68% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Portsmouth |
| Nearest secondary schools | Springfield School — 0.7 miles Purbrook Park School — 1.1 miles UTC Portsmouth — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 10,988 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 65 schools, 29,581 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Coast Dental Health, Portsmouth — 2 miles Belgrave House Dental Practice, Waterlooville — 2 miles Hampshire Endodontics, Havant, Havant — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 26 within 10 miles, 73 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — under a mile |
| Postcode districts | PO6 |
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 Cosham
The nearest practice to Cosham is Coast Dental Health in Portsmouth, 2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 26 practices, and within 20 there are 73.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Magnolia House Dental Practice (3.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic Practice (4.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Cosham list clear aligners, the nearest 2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cosham are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Southsea Orthodontics in Waterlooville, 2.3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cosham
Portsmouth12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Cosham
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Cosham, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Cosham and the wider Portsmouth area. Cosham — a market town with a population of around 10,226 — is covered on this page specifically.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Widley, Purbrook Heath, Wymering, Anchorage Park, Hilsea, and St Francis Court.
The local picture in Cosham
Officially, Cosham is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Cosham sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.8% of Cosham's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Cosham, 7% of the 1,562 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across Portsmouth, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Cosham has 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 88% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Cosham attend schools such as Springfield School (0.7 miles) and Purbrook Park School (1.1 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Cosham's Local Authority area covers 65 schools and 29,581 pupils, according to DfE figures. Cosham falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
What we know about practices near Cosham
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cosham. The nearest we do hold are Coast Dental Health in Portsmouth, about 2 miles away; Belgrave House Dental Practice in Waterlooville, about 2 miles away; and Hampshire Endodontics, Havant, about 4 miles away.
Cosham in numbers
Around 10,226 people live in Cosham, which is a market town within Portsmouth. Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Widley, the closest linked location.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Cosham
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Cosham helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cosham
Cosham has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is under a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Cosham 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. Cosham's under-16 share sits at 16.8%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,562 residents in Cosham's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.7% average across Portsmouth. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (17), Cosham has more choice than 88% of towns in England. Families in Cosham are served by secondary schools including Springfield School (0.7 miles) and Purbrook Park School (1.1 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 65 schools and 29,581 pupils across Cosham's Local Authority. Cosham falls in a less deprived area than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Cosham
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Cosham can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Cosham
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cosham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cosham
This part of the page places Cosham, Portsmouth in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Widley, Purbrook Heath, Wymering, Anchorage Park, Hilsea, and St Francis Court.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Cosham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cosham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cosham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cosham is Coast Dental Health in Portsmouth, about 2.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Belgrave House Dental Practice (2.3 miles) and Southsea Orthodontics (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cosham?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Cosham, 26 practices within 10 miles and 73 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cosham?
The nearest practice to Cosham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Southsea Orthodontics in Waterlooville, about 2.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Magnolia House Dental Practice (3.5 miles) and Victoria Dental Practice (4.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cosham, Portsmouth?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cosham, Portsmouth?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.