Orthodontic practices near Forest Side
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Forest Side, 6 practices within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, 4.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight Dental ClinicHavenstreet | 4.3 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (97 reviews) |
| Wight ClinicRyde | 7.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (393 reviews) |
| Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRyde | 7.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| ISLE OF WIGHT ORTHODONTICSRyde | 7.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 8.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (36 reviews) |
| Twenty Dental CareGosport | 9.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (151 reviews) |
| Stoke Road Dental PracticeGosport | 10.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (107 reviews) |
| Millennium Dental ClinicGosport | 10.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (147 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Forest Side with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Havenstreet, 4.3 miles north-east; the next are Ryde (7.0 miles east) and Lee-on-the-Solent (8.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Havenstreet | 1 | 4.3 miles north-east |
| Ryde | 3 | 7.0 miles east |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 8.7 miles north-east |
| Gosport | 3 | 9.8 miles north-east |
| Old Portsmouth | 1 | 11.4 miles north-east |
| Portsmouth | 4 | 11.7 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Forest Side
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), 7.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wight ClinicRyde | 5.0 (393 reviews) | 7.0 miles east |
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 15.6 miles north |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 14.6 miles north |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 12.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Forest Side at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Isle of Wight |
| 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 | 21.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,363 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.1% aged 16 to 24 and 31.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,089 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Isle of Wight | 42nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 121 places in the county (the county median is 5.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 5.3% across neighbourhoods in Isle of Wight |
| Nearest secondary schools | Carisbrooke College — 0.4 miles Christ The King College — 0.6 miles Medina College — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,840 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 50 schools, 16,601 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Isle of Wight Dental Clinic, Havenstreet — 4 miles Wight Clinic, Ryde — 7 miles David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre, Lee-on-the-Solent — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 48 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Monks Brook Dental — 1 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 Forest Side
Forest Side is 4.3 miles from Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 48.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Isle of Wight Dental Clinic (4.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic Practice (11.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Forest Side list clear aligners, the nearest 4.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Forest Side are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic Practice in Ryde, 7.4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Forest Side
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Orthodontist in Forest Side: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Forest Side? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Isle of Wight, not just Forest Side.
The local picture in Forest Side
Forest Side — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 21.7% of Forest Side's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Forest Side, 7.8% of the 1,363 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 5.3% average across Isle of Wight, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Secondary-age pupils near Forest Side attend schools such as Carisbrooke College (0.4 miles) and Christ The King College (0.6 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 50 schools and 16,601 pupils in Forest Side's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Forest Side among England's more deprived areas.
About Forest Side
The nearest other location we cover is Gunville, under 1 km to the north.
Local treatment availability around Forest Side
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Forest Side itself. The closest on record are Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, about 4 miles away; Wight Clinic in Ryde, about 7 miles away; and David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre in Lee-on-the-Solent, about 9 miles away.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Gunville, Carisbrooke, Clatterford, Bowcombe, Hunny Hill, and Noke Common.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Forest Side
Patients in Forest Side have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Forest Side — Local Context
Forest Side has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Monks Brook Dental — is about a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. By ONS classification, Forest Side falls under urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Forest Side falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 21.7% of Forest Side's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,363 residents in the neighbourhood around Forest Side, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 5.3% average across Isle of Wight. Secondary-age pupils near Forest Side attend schools such as Carisbrooke College (0.4 miles) and Christ The King College (0.6 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 50 schools and 16,601 pupils across Forest Side's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Forest Side among England's more deprived areas. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Forest Side itself. The nearest we do hold are Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, about 4 miles away; Wight Clinic in Ryde, about 7 miles away; and David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre in Lee-on-the-Solent, about 9 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Forest Side
Starting orthodontic treatment in Forest Side can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Forest Side 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 Forest Side. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Forest Side
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Forest Side, Isle of Wight. Nearby pages covering Gunville, Carisbrooke, Clatterford, Bowcombe, Hunny Hill, and Noke Common may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Forest Side
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Forest Side often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Forest Side?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Forest Side is Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, about 4.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Wight Clinic (7.0 miles) and Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic Practice (7.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Forest Side?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Forest Side, 6 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Forest Side?
The nearest practice to Forest Side that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic Practice in Ryde, about 7.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include ISLE OF WIGHT ORTHODONTICS (7.4 miles) and David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre (8.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Forest Side, Isle of Wight?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Forest Side, Isle of Wight?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.