Orthodontic practices near East Boldre
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of East Boldre; 15 practices within 10 and 70 practices within 20. The closest is Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard in Southampton, 7.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry @ Oceana BoulevardSouthampton | 7.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| Ferry Dental CentreSouthampton | 7.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (304 reviews) |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 7.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (82 reviews) |
| Bridgeways DentalTotton | 8.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| New Forest OrthodonticsSouthampton | 8.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (653 reviews) |
| SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE LSouthampton | 8.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Bedford Place DentistSouthampton | 8.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (88 reviews) |
| Hampshire DentistsSouthampton | 8.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (293 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to East Boldre with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Southampton, 7.4 miles north-east; the next are Totton (8.0 miles north) and Portswood (8.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 10 | 7.4 miles north-east |
| Totton | 1 | 8.0 miles north |
| Portswood | 3 | 8.8 miles north |
| Bursledon | 1 | 9.1 miles north-east |
| Havenstreet | 1 | 11.7 miles south-east |
| Christchurch | 1 | 12.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of East Boldre
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), 8.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 8.8 miles north |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 7.8 miles north |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 13.6 miles east |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 5.0 (36 reviews) | 12.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
East Boldre 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,085 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 16 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 | 700th closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lift New Forest — 4.4 miles Applemore College — 4.6 miles Noadswood School — 4.7 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard, Southampton — 7 miles Bridgeways Dental, Totton — 8 miles Specialist Endodontic Centre, Portswood — 9 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 | 15 within 10 miles, 70 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 East Boldre
From East Boldre the nearest practice is Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard in Southampton, 7.4 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 15 practices, and within 20 there are 70.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Hampshire Dentists (8.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Angus Pringle Orthodontics (13.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around East Boldre list clear aligners, the nearest 7.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around East Boldre are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L, 8.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from East Boldre to Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In East Boldre
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Orthodontist in East Boldre: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in East Boldre understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Hampshire.
Where East Boldre sits locally
Just around 1 km north-west, Furzey Lodge is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local provider signals in East Boldre
There is no orthodontist on our records in East Boldre itself. The closest on record are Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard in Southampton, about 7 miles away; Bridgeways Dental in Totton, about 8 miles away; and Specialist Endodontic Centre in Portswood, about 9 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Furzey Lodge, Bailey's Hard, Beaulieu, Norleywood, Keeping, and The Hummicks may also help.
What official data says about East Boldre
East Boldre's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in East Boldre falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.2% of East Boldre's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around East Boldre, 6.7% of the 2,085 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Hampshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of East Boldre; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Families in East Boldre are served by secondary schools including Lift New Forest (4.4 miles) and Applemore College (4.6 miles). By national deprivation ranking, East Boldre is roughly mid-table for England.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in East Boldre
Orthodontic treatment in East Boldre is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in East Boldre — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in East Boldre
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, East Boldre has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in East Boldre — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving East Boldre. East Boldre's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in East Boldre. 15.2% of East Boldre's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 2,085 residents in East Boldre's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.1% average across Hampshire. People in East Boldre usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. The closest secondary schools to East Boldre are Lift New Forest (4.4 miles) and Applemore College (4.6 miles). East Boldre sits close to the England average for deprivation. No orthodontic practice is recorded in East Boldre. The nearest we do hold are Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard in Southampton, about 7 miles away; Bridgeways Dental in Totton, about 8 miles away; and Specialist Endodontic Centre in Portswood, about 9 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around East Boldre. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around East Boldre
These local links are here for anyone comparing East Boldre, Hampshire against nearby alternatives. This page links onward to Furzey Lodge, Bailey's Hard, Beaulieu, Norleywood, Keeping, and The Hummicks for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in East Boldre
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in East Boldre often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to East Boldre?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to East Boldre is Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard in Southampton, about 7.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Ferry Dental Centre (7.5 miles) and Portland Street Dental Care (7.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near East Boldre?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of East Boldre, 15 practices within 10 miles and 70 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Southampton, 7.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near East Boldre?
The nearest practice to East Boldre that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L, about 8.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Oakley Road Dental Practice (8.5 miles) and Specialist Endodontic Centre (8.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in East Boldre, 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 East Boldre, Hampshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.