Orthodontic practices near Fratton
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Fratton, 27 practices within 10 and 65 practices within 20. The closest is Victoria Dental Practice in Southsea, 0.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Dental PracticeSouthsea | 0.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (36 reviews) |
| Hampshire Terrace Dental CarePortsmouth | 0.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (532 reviews) |
| SOUTHSEA ORTHODONTIC PRACTICESouthsea | 0.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic PracticePortsmouth | 1.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (868 reviews) |
| Lighthouse Dental Practice LtdPortsmouth | 1.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (589 reviews) |
| Cathedral Dental PracticeOld Portsmouth | 1.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (6 reviews) |
| Coast Dental HealthPortsmouth | 1.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (312 reviews) |
| Millennium Dental ClinicGosport | 2.0 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 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 Fratton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Southsea, 0.7 miles south; the next are Portsmouth (0.8 miles south-west) and Old Portsmouth (1.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Southsea | 2 | 0.7 miles south |
| Portsmouth | 4 | 0.8 miles south-west |
| Old Portsmouth | 1 | 1.2 miles south-west |
| Gosport | 3 | 2.0 miles west |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 4.8 miles west |
| Fareham | 5 | 5.4 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fratton
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), 6.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wight ClinicRyde | 5.0 (393 reviews) | 6.4 miles south-west |
| Envisage Dental EmsworthEmsworth | 5.0 (159 reviews) | 6.9 miles north-east |
| Chichester Orthodontic ClinicChichester | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 13.1 miles east |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 5.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fratton 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 25.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,497 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.6% aged 16 to 24 and 33.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 59.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 9,089 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Portsmouth | 11th closest to an orthodontic practice of 22 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.6% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Portsmouth |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Edmund's Catholic School — 0.3 miles Ark Charter Academy — 0.4 miles Priory School — 0.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 9,625 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 65 schools, 29,581 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Victoria Dental Practice, Southsea — under a mile Hampshire Terrace Dental Care, Portsmouth — under a mile Cathedral Dental Practice, Old Portsmouth — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 65 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 Fratton
The nearest practice to Fratton is Victoria Dental Practice in Southsea, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 65.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic Practice (1.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Fratton list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Fratton are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Victoria Dental Practice in Southsea, under a mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fratton
Portsmouth12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Fratton
Orthodontist in Fratton: Before booking anything in Fratton, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Portsmouth and the surrounding area.
More local pages to browse
Pages for Portsmouth, Somers Town, Landport, Portsea, Baffins, and North End follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Useful local orthodontic context for Fratton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Fratton itself. The nearest recorded are Victoria Dental Practice in Southsea, under a mile away; Hampshire Terrace Dental Care in Portsmouth, under a mile away; and Cathedral Dental Practice in Old Portsmouth, about a mile away.
Area profile for Fratton
Officially, Fratton is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Fratton. Fratton skews family-heavy: 25.8% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Fratton, 9.6% of the 1,497 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Portsmouth, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (11), Fratton has more choice than 77% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Fratton are St Edmund's Catholic School (0.3 miles) and Ark Charter Academy (0.4 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Fratton's Local Authority area covers 65 schools and 29,581 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Fratton sits among the more deprived areas of England.
Fratton at a glance
Portsmouth is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Fratton.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Fratton
Many people in Fratton delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Fratton
- 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?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fratton
Provision in Fratton varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Fratton is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Fratton sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 25.8% of Fratton's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around Fratton, 9.6% of the 1,497 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Portsmouth, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Fratton is better served than 77% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Fratton are St Edmund's Catholic School (0.3 miles) and Ark Charter Academy (0.4 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 65 schools and 29,581 pupils in Fratton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Fratton sits among the more deprived areas of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Fratton Explained
Patients in Fratton have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Fratton
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 Fratton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fratton
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Fratton, Portsmouth within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Portsmouth, Somers Town, Landport, Portsea, Baffins, and North End.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Fratton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fratton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fratton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fratton is Victoria Dental Practice in Southsea, about 0.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Hampshire Terrace Dental Care (0.8 miles) and SOUTHSEA ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (0.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fratton?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Fratton, 27 practices within 10 miles and 65 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fratton?
The nearest practice to Fratton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Victoria Dental Practice in Southsea, about 0.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include SOUTHSEA ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (0.8 miles) and Twenty Dental Care (3.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fratton, Portsmouth?
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 Fratton, Portsmouth?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.