Orthodontic practices near Keyhaven
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Keyhaven; 4 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is Hoburne Dental Practice in Christchurch, 7.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoburne Dental PracticeChristchurch | 7.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (100 reviews) |
| Robinsons Dental PracticeChristchurch | 9.2 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (230 reviews) |
| Cheriton Dental PracticeChristchurch | 9.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (431 reviews) |
| Christchurch OrthodonticsChristchurch | 9.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (130 reviews) |
| Pearl Fine Dental CareChristchurch | 10.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (67 reviews) |
| 740 DentalBournemouth | 11.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (203 reviews) |
| Beechwood Dental PracticeBournemouth | 11.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (253 reviews) |
| Dorset OrthodonticsBournemouth | 12.7 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (63 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Keyhaven with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Christchurch, 7.4 miles west; the next are Bournemouth (11.5 miles west) and Ringwood (13.1 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | 5 | 7.4 miles west |
| Bournemouth | 10 | 11.5 miles west |
| Ringwood | 1 | 13.1 miles north-west |
| Totton | 1 | 13.9 miles north |
| Southampton | 8 | 14.3 miles north-east |
| Havenstreet | 1 | 14.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Keyhaven
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Stories in Bournemouth (5.0 from 758 reviews), 13.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 13.6 miles west |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 15.7 miles west |
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 15.6 miles north-east |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 14.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Keyhaven at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | New Forest |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,493 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 | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 20.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 204 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Hampshire | 700th closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Priestlands School — 2.4 miles The Arnewood School — 4.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,205 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hoburne Dental Practice, Christchurch — 7 miles 740 Dental, Bournemouth — 12 miles The Straight Tooth Company, Ringwood — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 61 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 Keyhaven
The nearest practice to Keyhaven is Hoburne Dental Practice in Christchurch, 7.4 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 61.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 740 Dental (11.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental on the Banks (15.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Keyhaven list clear aligners, the nearest 7.4 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 Keyhaven are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Christchurch Orthodontics, 9.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Keyhaven to Hoburne Dental Practice is roughly 15 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Keyhaven
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Orthodontist in Keyhaven: Before booking anything in Keyhaven, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Hampshire and the surrounding area.
Compare nearby areas
You can continue browsing related location pages including Lymore, Milford on Sea, Lower Pennington, Upper Pennington, Leagreen, and Lymington if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
What official data says about Keyhaven
By ONS classification, Keyhaven falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Keyhaven sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.2% of Keyhaven's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Keyhaven, 6.9% of the 1,493 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Hampshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Keyhaven usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Keyhaven attend schools such as Priestlands School (2.4 miles) and The Arnewood School (4.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Keyhaven among England's less deprived areas.
Keyhaven at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Milford on Sea, around 2 km to the north-west.
Local orthodontic signals in Keyhaven
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Keyhaven. The nearest recorded are Hoburne Dental Practice in Christchurch, about 7 miles away; 740 Dental in Bournemouth, about 12 miles away; and The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 13 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Keyhaven
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Keyhaven can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Keyhaven
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Keyhaven — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Keyhaven
Many people in Keyhaven delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Keyhaven
- 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?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Keyhaven runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Keyhaven. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Keyhaven
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Keyhaven, Hampshire. This page links onward to Lymore, Milford on Sea, Lower Pennington, Upper Pennington, Leagreen, and Lymington for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Keyhaven
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Keyhaven often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Keyhaven?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Keyhaven is Hoburne Dental Practice in Christchurch, about 7.4 miles to the west. The next closest are Robinsons Dental Practice (9.2 miles) and Cheriton Dental Practice (9.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Keyhaven?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Keyhaven, 4 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Christchurch, 7.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Keyhaven?
The nearest practice to Keyhaven that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Christchurch Orthodontics, about 9.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Pearl Fine Dental Care (10.6 miles) and 740 Dental (11.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Keyhaven, 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 Keyhaven, Hampshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.