Orthodontic practices near Locksgreen
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Locksgreen; 5 practices within 10 and 52 practices within 20. The closest is Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, 6.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight Dental ClinicHavenstreet | 6.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (97 reviews) |
| Wight ClinicRyde | 9.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (393 reviews) |
| Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRyde | 9.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| ISLE OF WIGHT ORTHODONTICSRyde | 9.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 9.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (36 reviews) |
| Twenty Dental CareGosport | 11.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (151 reviews) |
| Stoke Road Dental PracticeGosport | 11.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (107 reviews) |
| Millennium Dental ClinicGosport | 12.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (147 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Locksgreen with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Havenstreet, 6.2 miles east; the next are Ryde (9.1 miles east) and Lee-on-the-Solent (9.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Havenstreet | 1 | 6.2 miles east |
| Ryde | 3 | 9.1 miles east |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 9.9 miles north-east |
| Gosport | 3 | 11.2 miles north-east |
| Bursledon | 1 | 12.8 miles north |
| Old Portsmouth | 1 | 12.9 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 Locksgreen
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), 9.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wight ClinicRyde | 5.0 (393 reviews) | 9.1 miles east |
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 14.6 miles north |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 13.5 miles north |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 13.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Locksgreen at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Isle of Wight |
| 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 | 10.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,227 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.5% aged 16 to 24 and 20.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 25 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Isle of Wight | 68th closest to an orthodontic practice of 121 places in the county (the county median is 5.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.5% here, against 5.3% across neighbourhoods in Isle of Wight |
| Nearest secondary schools | Carisbrooke College — 2.6 miles Christ The King College — 2.8 miles Medina College — 3.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,746 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 50 schools, 16,601 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Isle of Wight Dental Clinic, Havenstreet — 6 miles Wight Clinic, Ryde — 9 miles David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre, Lee-on-the-Solent — 10 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 | 5 within 10 miles, 52 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Monks Brook Dental — 3 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 Locksgreen
The nearest practice to Locksgreen is Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, 6.2 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 5 practices, and within 20 there are 52.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Isle of Wight Dental Clinic (6.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Angus Pringle Orthodontics (13.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Locksgreen list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 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 Locksgreen are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic Practice in Ryde, 9.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Locksgreen 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Locksgreen
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Orthodontist in Locksgreen: People weighing up braces or aligners in Locksgreen can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Isle of Wight.
Facts about Locksgreen
Porchfield is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Locksgreen.
Nearby location pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Porchfield, Ashengrove, Great Thorness, Little Whitehouse, Five Houses, and Mark's Corner may also help.
Area profile for Locksgreen
By ONS classification, Locksgreen falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Locksgreen falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Locksgreen has a smaller share of children than most areas — 10.1% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.5% of the 1,227 residents in Locksgreen's census neighbourhood, below the 5.3% average across Isle of Wight. People in Locksgreen usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Locksgreen are Carisbrooke College (2.6 miles) and Christ The King College (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Locksgreen's Local Authority area covers 50 schools and 16,601 pupils, according to DfE figures. Locksgreen's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Local orthodontic signals in Locksgreen
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Locksgreen. The nearest we do hold are Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, about 6 miles away; Wight Clinic in Ryde, about 9 miles away; and David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre in Lee-on-the-Solent, about 10 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Locksgreen
Many people in Locksgreen delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Locksgreen
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Locksgreen — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Locksgreen
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Locksgreen has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Locksgreen
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Locksgreen — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Locksgreen. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Locksgreen
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Locksgreen, Isle of Wight with surrounding locations. For a broader comparison, pages for Porchfield, Ashengrove, Great Thorness, Little Whitehouse, Five Houses, and Mark's Corner follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Locksgreen
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Locksgreen often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Locksgreen?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Locksgreen is Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, about 6.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Wight Clinic (9.1 miles) and Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic Practice (9.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Locksgreen?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Locksgreen, 5 practices within 10 miles and 52 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Havenstreet, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Locksgreen?
The nearest practice to Locksgreen that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic Practice in Ryde, about 9.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include ISLE OF WIGHT ORTHODONTICS (9.4 miles) and David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre (9.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Locksgreen, Isle of Wight?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Locksgreen, Isle of Wight?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.