Orthodontic practices near Hammer Bottom
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hammer Bottom; 7 practices within 10 and 74 practices within 20. The closest is Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic in Aldershot, 8.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmsleigh House Dental ClinicAldershot | 8.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (159 reviews) |
| West Street Orthodontic PracticeFarnham | 8.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (172 reviews) |
| Holistic Dental Centre FarnhamFarnham | 8.8 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (329 reviews) |
| Time Dental FarnhamFarnham | 8.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (391 reviews) |
| Castleton DentalFarnham | 8.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (229 reviews) |
| Surrey Orthodontics in GodalmingGodalming | 9.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (75 reviews) |
| Contour OrthodontistsWinchester | 9.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (76 reviews) |
| Star OrthodonticsAlton | 10.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hammer Bottom with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Aldershot, 8.6 miles north; the next are Farnham (8.7 miles north) and Godalming (9.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Aldershot | 4 | 8.6 miles north |
| Farnham | 4 | 8.7 miles north |
| Godalming | 1 | 9.1 miles north-east |
| Winchester | 1 | 9.7 miles south-west |
| Alton | 1 | 10.2 miles north-west |
| Cranleigh | 1 | 12.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hammer Bottom
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Dana Bondoc | Brace Club Orthodontics in Guildford (5.0 from 408 reviews), 13.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Dana Bondoc | Brace Club OrthodonticsGuildford | 5.0 (408 reviews) | 13.2 miles north-east |
| Elmsleigh House Dental ClinicAldershot | 5.0 (159 reviews) | 8.6 miles north |
| Star OrthodonticsAlton | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 10.2 miles north-west |
| Eastgate Dental ClinicGuildford | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 13.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hammer Bottom at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East Hampshire |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,903 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 257 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Hampshire | 728th closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Woolmer Hill School — 0.5 miles Bohunt School — 2.2 miles Oakmoor School — 4.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,904 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic, Aldershot — 9 miles West Street Orthodontic Practice, Farnham — 9 miles Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming, Godalming — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 74 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | IDH Dentists — 5 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 Hammer Bottom
From Hammer Bottom the nearest practice is Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic in Aldershot, 8.6 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 74.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Guildford Dental Practice (13.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Contour Orthodontists (9.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Hammer Bottom list clear aligners, the nearest 8.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hammer Bottom are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is West Street Orthodontic Practice in Farnham, 8.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hammer Bottom to Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic is roughly 20 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 220 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hammer Bottom
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Orthodontist in Hammer Bottom: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Hammer Bottom, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Hampshire, not just Hammer Bottom.
Hammer Bottom in context
Hammer Bottom is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Hammer Bottom falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.1% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,903 residents in the neighbourhood around Hammer Bottom, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Hampshire. People in Hammer Bottom usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. Families in Hammer Bottom are served by secondary schools including Woolmer Hill School (0.5 miles) and Bohunt School (2.2 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Hammer Bottom falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Facts about Hammer Bottom
Just under 1 km east, Woolmer Hill is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What we know about practices near Hammer Bottom
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hammer Bottom itself. The nearest recorded are Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic in Aldershot, about 9 miles away; West Street Orthodontic Practice in Farnham, about 9 miles away; and Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming, about 9 miles away.
More local pages to browse
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Bramshott Chase, Woolmer Hill, Hammer, Nutcombe, Critchmere, and Shottermill may also help.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Hammer Bottom
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Hammer Bottom
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Hammer Bottom
Starting orthodontic treatment in Hammer Bottom 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Hammer Bottom
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hammer Bottom
No orthodontic practice covers Hammer Bottom directly, though IDH Dentists (about 5 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Hammer Bottom sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Hammer Bottom's under-16 share sits at 17.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,903 residents in the neighbourhood around Hammer Bottom, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Hampshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Hammer Bottom; the nearest is about 9 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Hammer Bottom attend schools such as Woolmer Hill School (0.5 miles) and Bohunt School (2.2 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Hammer Bottom among England's less deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hammer Bottom. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hammer Bottom
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Hammer Bottom, Hampshire alone. Other local pages worth browsing include Bramshott Chase, Woolmer Hill, Hammer, Nutcombe, Critchmere, and Shottermill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hammer Bottom
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hammer Bottom often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hammer Bottom?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hammer Bottom is Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic in Aldershot, about 8.6 miles to the north. The next closest are West Street Orthodontic Practice (8.7 miles) and Holistic Dental Centre Farnham (8.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hammer Bottom?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hammer Bottom, 7 practices within 10 miles and 74 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Aldershot, 8.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hammer Bottom?
The nearest practice to Hammer Bottom that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is West Street Orthodontic Practice in Farnham, about 8.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming (9.1 miles) and Contour Orthodontists (9.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hammer Bottom, Hampshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hammer Bottom, Hampshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.