Orthodontic practices near Gilbury Hard
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Gilbury Hard; 17 practices within 10 and 65 practices within 20. The closest is Ferry Dental Centre in Southampton, 6.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Dental CentreSouthampton | 6.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (304 reviews) |
| Dentistry @ Oceana BoulevardSouthampton | 6.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 7.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (82 reviews) |
| SmilemakersBursledon | 7.5 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (379 reviews) |
| New Forest OrthodonticsSouthampton | 7.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (653 reviews) |
| SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE LSouthampton | 7.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Bedford Place DentistSouthampton | 7.9 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (88 reviews) |
| Hampshire DentistsSouthampton | 7.9 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 Gilbury Hard with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Southampton, 6.7 miles north; the next are Bursledon (7.5 miles north-east) and Portswood (8.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 10 | 6.7 miles north |
| Bursledon | 1 | 7.5 miles north-east |
| Portswood | 3 | 8.3 miles north |
| Totton | 1 | 8.6 miles north-west |
| Havenstreet | 1 | 9.4 miles south-east |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 9.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Gilbury Hard
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), 11.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wight ClinicRyde | 5.0 (393 reviews) | 11.9 miles south-east |
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 8.3 miles north |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 7.2 miles north |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 11.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Gilbury Hard 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 | 660th 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 — 2.6 miles Noadswood School — 4.1 miles Applemore College — 4.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 504 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ferry Dental Centre, Southampton — 7 miles Smilemakers, Bursledon — 8 miles Specialist Endodontic Centre, Portswood — 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 | 17 within 10 miles, 65 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Damira Dental Studios — 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 Gilbury Hard
The nearest practice to Gilbury Hard is Ferry Dental Centre in Southampton, 6.7 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 17 practices, and within 20 there are 65.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hampshire Dentists (7.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Angus Pringle Orthodontics (11.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Gilbury Hard list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Gilbury Hard are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L, 7.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Gilbury Hard to Ferry Dental Centre 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 170 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 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 Gilbury Hard
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What official data says about Gilbury Hard
Gilbury Hard is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Gilbury Hard's under-16 share sits at 15.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Gilbury Hard, 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. People in Gilbury Hard usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Gilbury Hard attend schools such as Lift New Forest (2.6 miles) and Noadswood School (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Gilbury Hard sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Useful local orthodontic context for Gilbury Hard
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Gilbury Hard. The closest on record are Ferry Dental Centre in Southampton, about 7 miles away; Smilemakers in Bursledon, about 8 miles away; and Specialist Endodontic Centre in Portswood, about 8 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Gilbury Hard
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gilbury Hard often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gilbury Hard?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gilbury Hard is Ferry Dental Centre in Southampton, about 6.7 miles to the north. The next closest are Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard (6.8 miles) and Portland Street Dental Care (7.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Gilbury Hard?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Gilbury Hard, 17 practices within 10 miles and 65 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Southampton, 6.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gilbury Hard?
The nearest practice to Gilbury Hard that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L, about 7.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Specialist Endodontic Centre (8.3 miles) and Oakley Road Dental Practice (8.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gilbury Hard, Hampshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Gilbury Hard, Hampshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.