Braces in Hundred Acres at a Glance
| Residents under 16 | 18.6% (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of 1,609 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cams Hill School — 2.7 miles The Henry Cort Community College — 3.2 miles |
| Nearest practice listing fixed braces | Angus Pringle Orthodontics, Fareham — 2.2 miles; 8 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | VIDA Dentistry, Fareham — 2.6 miles; 9 within 10 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Access within Hampshire | 227th closest to a practice of 737 places in the county; the county median is 3.3 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices offering braces near Hundred Acres
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Hundred Acres, 26 practices within 10 and 71 practices within 20. The closest is Angus Pringle Orthodontics in Fareham, 2.2 miles south. The nearest that mentions fixed braces is Angus Pringle Orthodontics, 2.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 2.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (48 reviews) |
| Southsea OrthodonticsWaterlooville | 5.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (136 reviews) |
| Belgrave House Dental PracticeWaterlooville | 5.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 6.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (36 reviews) |
| Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic PracticePortsmouth | 8.0 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (868 reviews) |
| Magnolia House Dental PracticeHavant | 8.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (283 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hundred Acres with practices offering braces
The closest town with practices offering braces is Fareham, 2.2 miles south; the next are Waterlooville (5.7 miles east) and Lee-on-the-Solent (6.6 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Fareham | 1 | 2.2 miles south |
| Waterlooville | 2 | 5.7 miles east |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 6.6 miles south |
| Portsmouth | 1 | 8.0 miles south-east |
| Havant | 1 | 8.3 miles east |
| Southampton | 1 | 8.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hundred Acres
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Envisage Dental Emsworth (5.0 from 159 reviews), 10.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Envisage Dental EmsworthEmsworth | 5.0 (159 reviews) | 10.0 miles east |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 2.2 miles south |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 5.0 (36 reviews) | 6.6 miles south |
| Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic PracticePortsmouth | 4.9 (868 reviews) | 8.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fixed braces remain one of the most effective and versatile orthodontic treatments available. Residents of Hundred Acres have a genuine choice of brace type, and the best option is the one matched to your clinical needs. No removable option quite matches the control a fixed appliance gives the clinician over each tooth. Typical treatment spans roughly one to two years, depending on complexity.
What to Look For in an Orthodontic Practice in Hundred Acres
The practices worth shortlisting in Hundred Acres explain your options rather than pushing one, quote transparently, and make clear who will treat you and what happens if the case runs over.
Specialist orthodontists hold the MOrth qualification — three years of postgraduate training beyond dental school — and are worth it for complex cases; a trained general dentist can be a good fit for straightforward crowding.
Local Context for Hundred Acres
Provision in Hundred Acres varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Hundred Acres is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. 18.6% of Hundred Acres's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Hundred Acres, 7.8% of the 1,609 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Hampshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Hundred Acres is better served than 60% of towns in England. Families in Hundred Acres are served by secondary schools including Cams Hill School (2.7 miles) and The Henry Cort Community College (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Hundred Acres close to the England median. There is no orthodontist on our records in Hundred Acres itself. The nearest we do hold are Angus Pringle Orthodontics in Fareham, about 2 miles away; Southsea Orthodontics in Waterlooville, about 6 miles away; and Coast Dental Health in Portsmouth, about 6 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Hampshire vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made. Private treatment can usually begin within a few weeks of the initial consultation.
As a guide, private brace in Hundred Acres usually ranges from £1,500 to £5,500. Many practices offer 0% or low-interest payment plans spread over 12 to 24 months.
The Brace Treatment Process in Hundred Acres
Fitting takes around an hour, and adjustment appointments in Hundred Acres are usually every 8–9 weeks. Consistent attendance matters — missed visits extend treatment. The Hundred Acres overview sets out local facts, the nearest practices and the NHS funding route that applies here.
Teenage Orthodontic Treatment in Hundred Acres
Teenage orthodontics in Hundred Acres spans everything from NHS metal braces to Invisalign Teen. Jaw growth is still active, adult teeth are in place, and the NHS pathway is accessible for eligible young people. The key decisions are timing, NHS versus private, and treatment type in Hampshire.
The Right Age to Begin
Eleven to fourteen is the sweet spot — enough adult teeth in place to plan properly, with jaw growth still available to do some of the corrective work for free.
Jaw Problems & Treatment in Hundred Acres
Some bite problems come from the jaws themselves, not just the teeth. Some patients in Hundred Acres have jaw discrepancies that can't be corrected by moving teeth alone. This guide explains TMJ, skeletal bites and when orthognathic surgery is involved.
Jaw Treatment in Hundred Acres — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Hundred Acres. Officially, Hundred Acres is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Hundred Acres sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 18.6% of Hundred Acres's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,609 residents in the neighbourhood around Hundred Acres, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Hampshire. Hundred Acres has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Hundred Acres are Cams Hill School (2.7 miles) and The Henry Cort Community College (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Hundred Acres is roughly mid-table for England. They offer specialist orthodontic assessment for jaw problems.
Common Orthodontic Problems in Hundred Acres
Many people in Hundred Acres live with orthodontic problems without realising there are effective solutions. Left untreated, some of these problems worsen and become harder to correct. Understanding your condition is the first step to knowing what treatment can help.
Orthodontic Issues Seen in Hundred Acres
Orthodontists in Hundred Acres see the same handful of conditions again and again; here's what each one is and how it's corrected.
Frequently Asked Questions — Braces in Hundred Acres
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hundred Acres?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hundred Acres is Angus Pringle Orthodontics in Fareham, about 2.2 miles to the south. The next closest are VIDA Dentistry (2.6 miles) and DAVID GALE - THE SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC REFERRAL CENTRE (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hundred Acres?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Hundred Acres, 26 practices within 10 miles and 71 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get braces near Hundred Acres?
The nearest practice to Hundred Acres that mentions fixed braces is Angus Pringle Orthodontics in Fareham, about 2.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Southsea Orthodontics (5.7 miles) and Belgrave House Dental Practice (5.9 miles).
Is Hundred Acres a family area?
18.6% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Hundred Acres?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board.
Is Hundred Acres rural or urban?
ONS classifies Hundred Acres as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Hundred Acres compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Hundred Acres is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Can I eat normally with braces?
Most foods are fine, but you should avoid hard, sticky, or chewy foods that can damage brackets or get trapped in the brace. Crunchy raw vegetables, hard sweets, chewing gum, and hard crusty bread should be cut up or avoided. Your orthodontist will give a full guidance list at fitting.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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