Orthodontic practices near Hamble-le-Rice
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Hamble-le-Rice, 30 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is Smilemakers in Bursledon, 2.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmilemakersBursledon | 2.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (379 reviews) |
| Octagon Dental CentreSouthampton | 4.0 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (58 reviews) |
| Ferry Dental CentreSouthampton | 4.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (304 reviews) |
| Dentistry @ Oceana BoulevardSouthampton | 4.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 4.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (82 reviews) |
| Bedford Place DentistSouthampton | 5.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (88 reviews) |
| Hampshire DentistsSouthampton | 5.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (293 reviews) |
| New Forest OrthodonticsSouthampton | 5.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (653 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hamble-le-Rice with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bursledon, 2.3 miles north; the next are Southampton (4.0 miles north) and Portswood (5.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bursledon | 1 | 2.3 miles north |
| Southampton | 10 | 4.0 miles north |
| Portswood | 3 | 5.5 miles north-west |
| Fareham | 5 | 6.4 miles east |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 7.2 miles south-east |
| Eastleigh | 4 | 7.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hamble-le-Rice
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), 5.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 5.5 miles north-west |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 4.8 miles north-west |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 6.4 miles east |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 5.0 (36 reviews) | 7.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hamble-le-Rice at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Eastleigh |
| 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 | 3,939 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,205 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 28.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,428 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Hampshire | 246th closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.3 miles away, closer than 65% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Hamble School — 1.0 miles Brookfield Community School — 1.6 miles Weston Secondary School — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,530 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smilemakers, Bursledon — 2 miles Octagon Dental Centre, Southampton — 4 miles Specialist Endodontic Centre, Portswood — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 30 within 10 miles, 62 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 Hamble-le-Rice
Hamble-le-Rice is 2.3 miles from Smilemakers in Bursledon, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 30 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Hampshire Dentists (5.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Angus Pringle Orthodontics (6.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Hamble-le-Rice list clear aligners, the nearest 2.3 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Hamble-le-Rice are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L, 5.3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hamble-le-Rice
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Orthodontist in Hamble-le-Rice: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Hamble-le-Rice? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Hampshire. Hamble-le-Rice — a small town with a population of around 3,939 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local context for Hamble-le-Rice
Hamble-le-Rice has a population of around 3,939, making it a small town within Hampshire. The nearest other location we cover is Warsash, around 2 km to the south-east.
What official data says about Hamble-le-Rice
By ONS classification, Hamble-le-Rice falls under 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 Hamble-le-Rice. Hamble-le-Rice's under-16 share, 13.9%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.9% of the 2,205 residents in Hamble-le-Rice's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Hamble-le-Rice has more choice than 60% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Hamble-le-Rice are The Hamble School (1.0 miles) and Brookfield Community School (1.6 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Hamble-le-Rice sits among the less deprived areas of England.
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What local practice data suggests in Hamble-le-Rice
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hamble-le-Rice itself. The nearest we do hold are Smilemakers in Bursledon, about 2 miles away; Octagon Dental Centre in Southampton, about 4 miles away; and Specialist Endodontic Centre in Portswood, about 6 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Hamble-le-Rice
Starting orthodontic treatment in Hamble-le-Rice can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hamble-le-Rice
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Hamble-le-Rice. Hamble-le-Rice's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Hamble-le-Rice falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. With just 13.9% of residents under 16, Hamble-le-Rice skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Hamble-le-Rice, 4.9% of the 2,205 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Hamble-le-Rice has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Hamble-le-Rice are The Hamble School (1.0 miles) and Brookfield Community School (1.6 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Hamble-le-Rice's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Hamble-le-Rice
The orthodontic landscape in Hamble-le-Rice offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Hamble-le-Rice
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Areas We Cover Around Hamble-le-Rice
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hamble-le-Rice
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hamble-le-Rice often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hamble-le-Rice?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hamble-le-Rice is Smilemakers in Bursledon, about 2.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Octagon Dental Centre (4.0 miles) and Ferry Dental Centre (4.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hamble-le-Rice?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Hamble-le-Rice, 30 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hamble-le-Rice?
The nearest practice to Hamble-le-Rice that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L, about 5.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Specialist Endodontic Centre (5.5 miles) and Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic (6.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire?
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 Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.