Orthodontic practices near Hillyfields
On our practice register: 17 practices within 5 miles of Hillyfields, 24 practices within 10 and 73 practices within 20. The closest is Oakley Road Dental Practice in Southampton, 1.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley Road Dental PracticeSouthampton | 1.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (205 reviews) |
| Bridgeways DentalTotton | 1.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Brighter Smile Dental Surgery LtdPortswood | 2.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (81 reviews) |
| Hendrickse Dental HealthNorth Baddesley | 3.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| PortmanDentex Solent OrthodonticsNorth Baddesley | 3.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (118 reviews) |
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 3.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (92 reviews) |
| Bedford Place DentistSouthampton | 3.3 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (88 reviews) |
| Highfield Dental & Facial ClinicSouthampton | 3.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (356 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hillyfields with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Southampton, 1.7 miles south-east; the next are Totton (1.9 miles south-west) and Portswood (2.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 10 | 1.7 miles south-east |
| Totton | 1 | 1.9 miles south-west |
| Portswood | 3 | 2.3 miles east |
| North Baddesley | 2 | 3.0 miles north-east |
| Romsey | 1 | 3.6 miles north |
| Eastleigh | 4 | 4.4 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 Hillyfields
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is GG Orthodontics in Winchester (5.0 from 338 reviews), 10.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GG OrthodonticsWinchester | 5.0 (338 reviews) | 10.8 miles north-east |
| Winchester Orthodontic PracticeWinchester | 5.0 (101 reviews) | 10.0 miles north-east |
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 3.2 miles south-east |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 3.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hillyfields at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Test Valley |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,539 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10% aged 16 to 24 and 36.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 459 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England |
| Access within Hampshire | 159th closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oasis Academy Lord's Hill — 0.5 miles Redbridge Community School — 1.2 miles Testwood School — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 8,353 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Oakley Road Dental Practice, Southampton — 2 miles Bridgeways Dental, Totton — 2 miles Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd, Portswood — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 24 within 10 miles, 73 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 Hillyfields
The nearest practice to Hillyfields is Oakley Road Dental Practice in Southampton, 1.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 24 practices, and within 20 there are 73.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic (3.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 16 of the practices around Hillyfields list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hillyfields are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Oakley Road Dental Practice in Southampton, 1.7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hillyfields
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Orthodontist in Hillyfields: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Hillyfields, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Hampshire.
A quick look at Hillyfields
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Nursling, the closest linked location.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Nursling, Lord's Hill, Redbridge, Toothill, Coxford, and Maybush are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What we know about practices near Hillyfields
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hillyfields itself. The closest on record are Oakley Road Dental Practice in Southampton, about 2 miles away; Bridgeways Dental in Totton, about 2 miles away; and Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd in Portswood, about 2 miles away.
What official data says about Hillyfields
By ONS classification, Hillyfields 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 Hillyfields. Hillyfields's under-16 share sits at 18.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,539 residents in the neighbourhood around Hillyfields, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Hampshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (17), Hillyfields has more choice than 88% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Hillyfields are Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.5 miles) and Redbridge Community School (1.2 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Hillyfields's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Hillyfields
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Hillyfields helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Hillyfields
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Hillyfields
Every case in Hillyfields follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Hillyfields
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Hillyfields has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Hillyfields — Local Context
Not every practice near Hillyfields offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Hillyfields is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Hillyfields's under-16 share sits at 18.9%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Hillyfields, 6.9% of the 2,539 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Hampshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Hillyfields has 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 88% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Hillyfields are Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.5 miles) and Redbridge Community School (1.2 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Hillyfields sits among the less deprived areas of England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Hillyfields itself. The nearest recorded are Oakley Road Dental Practice in Southampton, about 2 miles away; Bridgeways Dental in Totton, about 2 miles away; and Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd in Portswood, about 2 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hillyfields. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hillyfields
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Hillyfields, Hampshire within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Nursling, Lord's Hill, Redbridge, Toothill, Coxford, and Maybush.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hillyfields
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hillyfields often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hillyfields?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hillyfields is Oakley Road Dental Practice in Southampton, about 1.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Bridgeways Dental (1.9 miles) and Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hillyfields?
Our register has 17 practices within 5 miles of Hillyfields, 24 practices within 10 miles and 73 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hillyfields?
The nearest practice to Hillyfields that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Oakley Road Dental Practice in Southampton, about 1.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd (2.3 miles) and PortmanDentex Solent Orthodontics (3.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hillyfields, Hampshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hillyfields, Hampshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.