NHS Treatment in Hundred Acres at a Glance
| 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) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| 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 practice listing NHS | VIDA Dentistry, Fareham — 2.6 miles; 9 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cams Hill School — 2.7 miles The Henry Cort Community College — 3.2 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
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 listing NHS orthodontics 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 listing NHS orthodontics is VIDA Dentistry, 2.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIDA DentistryFareham | 2.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (335 reviews) |
| DAVID GALE - THE SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC REFERRAL CENTREFareham | 2.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| ORTHODONTICA LIMITEDFareham | 2.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| Southsea OrthodonticsWaterlooville | 5.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (136 reviews) |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 6.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (36 reviews) |
| Twenty Dental CareGosport | 6.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (151 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 listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Fareham, 2.6 miles south; the next are Waterlooville (5.7 miles east) and Lee-on-the-Solent (6.6 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Fareham | 3 | 2.6 miles south |
| Waterlooville | 1 | 5.7 miles east |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 6.6 miles south |
| Gosport | 1 | 6.8 miles south |
| Southsea | 2 | 7.7 miles south-east |
| Havant | 1 | 8.3 miles east |
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 David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre in Lee-on-the-Solent (5.0 from 36 reviews), 6.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 5.0 (36 reviews) | 6.6 miles south |
| VIDA DentistryFareham | 4.9 (335 reviews) | 2.6 miles south |
| Magnolia House Dental PracticeHavant | 4.8 (283 reviews) | 8.3 miles east |
| Twenty Dental CareGosport | 4.8 (151 reviews) | 6.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Hundred Acres, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 5 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is VIDA Dentistry, Fareham, 2.6 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Hundred Acres are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
The NHS orthodontic pathway in Hundred Acres focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. The main limitation is waiting time, which can be substantial across Hampshire.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Hundred Acres?
Many patients in Hampshire wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
The NHS Orthodontic Pathway in Hundred Acres
For eligible patients in Hundred Acres, the NHS route follows a defined sequence from dentist to specialist:
- Dental check-up: Your dentist performs an initial IOTN assessment and, if eligible, makes a formal referral.
- Referral to NHS orthodontist: You join the waiting list for the local NHS orthodontic service covering Hundred Acres.
- Specialist assessment: An orthodontist confirms your IOTN score, takes records, and confirms whether NHS treatment proceeds.
- Brace fitting: Metal fixed braces are fitted — typically 60–90 minutes.
- Active treatment: Adjustment appointments every 6–8 weeks for 18–24 months on average.
- Retention: Retainers provided at completion as part of the NHS course of care.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Hundred Acres
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. How long NHS treatment takes to start in Hampshire depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Hundred Acres. Hundred Acres's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,609 residents in Hundred Acres's census neighbourhood, above the 7.1% average across Hampshire. For NHS dental services, Hundred Acres falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. ONS classifies Hundred Acres as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Census data puts 18.6% of Hundred Acres's population at under 16. Secondary-age pupils near Hundred Acres attend schools such as Cams Hill School (2.7 miles) and The Henry Cort Community College (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Hundred Acres has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Hundred Acres itself. The closest on record 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. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
Am I Eligible for NHS Orthodontics in Hundred Acres?
Many patients in Hundred Acres are surprised they don't automatically qualify for NHS braces. Even visibly crooked teeth may score below the threshold, which is why understanding IOTN matters. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Hundred Acres.
What Is IOTN?
The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the two-part scoring system orthodontists across Hampshire use to decide whether a patient qualifies for NHS treatment.
Early Orthodontic Assessment for Children in Hundred Acres
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. Understanding the difference between monitoring, interceptive and definitive treatment helps parents navigate it. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
The Age-7 Assessment
British Orthodontic Society guidance points to age 7 for an assessment where there's a noticeable concern — by then most children have their first permanent molars and incisors through, which is enough for an orthodontist to judge jaw relationships, arch development, bite and likely future crowding.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment 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.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hundred Acres?
The nearest practice to Hundred Acres that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is VIDA Dentistry in Fareham, about 2.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include DAVID GALE - THE SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC REFERRAL CENTRE (2.6 miles) and ORTHODONTICA LIMITED (2.6 miles).
Is Hundred Acres a family area?
Around 18.6% of Hundred Acres's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
Which NHS body covers Hundred Acres for dental care?
Hundred Acres sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
What kind of area is Hundred Acres?
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.
Are NHS orthodontic charges the same across the UK?
No — NHS dental charges are set separately in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. What stays the same everywhere is that eligible under-18s pay nothing. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
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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