Orthodontic practices near Lowford
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Lowford, 30 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is Smilemakers in Bursledon, 0.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmilemakersBursledon | 0.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (379 reviews) |
| Octagon Dental CentreSouthampton | 2.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (58 reviews) |
| Ferry Dental CentreSouthampton | 3.3 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (304 reviews) |
| Dentistry @ Oceana BoulevardSouthampton | 3.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 3.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (82 reviews) |
| Bedford Place DentistSouthampton | 4.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (88 reviews) |
| Hampshire DentistsSouthampton | 4.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (293 reviews) |
| New Forest OrthodonticsSouthampton | 4.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (653 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lowford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bursledon, 0.2 miles north; the next are Southampton (2.2 miles north-west) and Portswood (4.1 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bursledon | 1 | 0.2 miles north |
| Southampton | 10 | 2.2 miles north-west |
| Portswood | 3 | 4.1 miles north-west |
| Eastleigh | 4 | 5.7 miles north |
| Fareham | 5 | 6.7 miles east |
| Totton | 1 | 7.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lowford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Specialist Endodontic Centre in Portswood (5.0 from 92 reviews), 4.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 4.2 miles north-west |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 3.8 miles west |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 6.7 miles east |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 5.0 (36 reviews) | 8.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lowford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Eastleigh |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,313 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 39.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,141 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England |
| Access within Hampshire | 9th closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oasis Academy Mayfield — 1.1 miles The Hamble School — 1.2 miles Weston Secondary School — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 9,051 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smilemakers, Bursledon — under a mile Octagon Dental Centre, Southampton — 2 miles The Dental Group, Portswood — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 30 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 Lowford
Lowford has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Smilemakers in Bursledon is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 30 practices, and within 20 there are 61.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hampshire Dentists (4.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Angus Pringle Orthodontics (6.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Lowford list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Lowford are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L, 4.1 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lowford
Hampshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Lowford
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Lowford, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Hampshire and the surrounding area.
Lowford in numbers
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Bursledon, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Lowford
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Lowford sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 18.4% of Lowford's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,313 residents in the neighbourhood around Lowford, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire. With 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, Lowford is better served than 79% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Lowford are Oasis Academy Mayfield (1.1 miles) and The Hamble School (1.2 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Lowford sits among the less deprived areas of England.
Continue your local research
Related pages for Bursledon, Netley Hill, Old Netley, Lower Swanwick, Butlocks Heath, and Hound are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Practice data for Lowford
There is no orthodontist on our records in Lowford itself. The nearest recorded are Smilemakers in Bursledon, under a mile away; Octagon Dental Centre in Southampton, about 2 miles away; and The Dental Group in Portswood, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Lowford
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lowford has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lowford
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lowford — 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 Lowford
Orthodontic treatment in Lowford is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lowford
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Lowford — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Lowford sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 18.4% of Lowford's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Lowford, 5.6% of the 1,313 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, Lowford is better served than 79% of towns in England. Families in Lowford are served by secondary schools including Oasis Academy Mayfield (1.1 miles) and The Hamble School (1.2 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Lowford falls in a less deprived area than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lowford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lowford
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Lowford, Hampshire with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Bursledon, Netley Hill, Old Netley, Lower Swanwick, Butlocks Heath, and Hound.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lowford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lowford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lowford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lowford is Smilemakers in Bursledon, about 0.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Octagon Dental Centre (2.2 miles) and Ferry Dental Centre (3.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lowford?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Lowford, 30 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lowford?
The nearest practice to Lowford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L, about 4.1 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Specialist Endodontic Centre (4.2 miles) and Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic (4.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lowford, Hampshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lowford, Hampshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.