Orthodontic practices near Lepe
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lepe; 25 practices within 10 and 64 practices within 20. The closest is Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, 7.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight Dental ClinicHavenstreet | 7.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (97 reviews) |
| SmilemakersBursledon | 7.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (379 reviews) |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 7.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (36 reviews) |
| Ferry Dental CentreSouthampton | 7.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (304 reviews) |
| Dentistry @ Oceana BoulevardSouthampton | 7.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 8.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (82 reviews) |
| Octagon Dental CentreSouthampton | 8.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (58 reviews) |
| Bedford Place DentistSouthampton | 8.8 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (88 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lepe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Havenstreet, 7.3 miles south-east; the next are Bursledon (7.3 miles north) and Lee-on-the-Solent (7.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Havenstreet | 1 | 7.3 miles south-east |
| Bursledon | 1 | 7.3 miles north |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 7.4 miles east |
| Southampton | 10 | 7.5 miles north |
| Gosport | 3 | 9.2 miles east |
| Portswood | 3 | 9.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lepe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Wight Clinic in Ryde (5.0 from 393 reviews), 9.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wight ClinicRyde | 5.0 (393 reviews) | 9.7 miles south-east |
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 9.2 miles north |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 8.2 miles north |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 9.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lepe 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,422 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 25.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 80 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Hampshire | 691st closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy — 3.0 miles Lift New Forest — 3.3 miles Noadswood School — 5.4 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Isle of Wight Dental Clinic, Havenstreet — 7 miles Smilemakers, Bursledon — 7 miles David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre, Lee-on-the-Solent — 7 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 | 25 within 10 miles, 64 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Damira Dental Studios — 4 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 Lepe
From Lepe the nearest practice is Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, 7.3 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 25 practices, and within 20 there are 64.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Isle of Wight Dental Clinic (7.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Angus Pringle Orthodontics (9.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Lepe list clear aligners, the nearest 7.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lepe are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre in Lee-on-the-Solent, 7.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lepe to Isle of Wight Dental Clinic 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 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lepe
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Area profile for Lepe
Lepe is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Lepe sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Lepe's under-16 share sits at 16%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Lepe, 5.9% of the 1,422 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Lepe usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Families in Lepe are served by secondary schools including Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy (3.0 miles) and Lift New Forest (3.3 miles). Lepe's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
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What local practice data suggests in Lepe
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lepe itself. The closest on record are Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, about 7 miles away; Smilemakers in Bursledon, about 7 miles away; and David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre in Lee-on-the-Solent, about 7 miles away.
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The Orthodontic Journey in Lepe
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Lepe
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lepe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lepe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lepe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lepe is Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, about 7.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Smilemakers (7.3 miles) and David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre (7.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lepe?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lepe, 25 practices within 10 miles and 64 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Havenstreet, 7.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lepe?
The nearest practice to Lepe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre in Lee-on-the-Solent, about 7.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L (8.8 miles) and Twenty Dental Care (9.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lepe, Hampshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lepe, Hampshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.