Orthodontic practices near Lowtherville
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lowtherville; 4 practices within 10 and 20 practices within 20. The closest is Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, 8.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight Dental ClinicHavenstreet | 8.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (97 reviews) |
| Wight ClinicRyde | 9.0 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (393 reviews) |
| Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRyde | 9.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| ISLE OF WIGHT ORTHODONTICSRyde | 9.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 13.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (36 reviews) |
| Twenty Dental CareGosport | 13.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (151 reviews) |
| Stoke Road Dental PracticeGosport | 13.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (107 reviews) |
| Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic PracticePortsmouth | 14.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (868 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lowtherville with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Havenstreet, 8.6 miles north; the next are Ryde (9.0 miles north) and Lee-on-the-Solent (13.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Havenstreet | 1 | 8.6 miles north |
| Ryde | 3 | 9.0 miles north |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 13.6 miles north |
| Gosport | 3 | 13.6 miles north |
| Portsmouth | 4 | 14.0 miles north-east |
| Old Portsmouth | 1 | 14.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lowtherville
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), 9.0 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wight ClinicRyde | 5.0 (393 reviews) | 9.0 miles north |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 18.1 miles north |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 5.0 (36 reviews) | 13.6 miles north |
| Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic PracticePortsmouth | 4.9 (868 reviews) | 14.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lowtherville 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 20.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,451 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 23.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 462 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Isle of Wight | 88th closest to an orthodontic practice of 121 places in the county (the county median is 5.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.9% here, against 5.3% across neighbourhoods in Isle of Wight |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Island Free School — 0.1 miles The Bay Church of England School — 4.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 613 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 50 schools, 16,601 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Isle of Wight Dental Clinic, Havenstreet — 9 miles Wight Clinic, Ryde — 9 miles Twenty Dental Care, Gosport — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 20 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Island Dental Care — under a mile |
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 Lowtherville
From Lowtherville the nearest practice is Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, 8.6 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 20.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Isle of Wight Dental Clinic (8.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic Practice (14 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Lowtherville list clear aligners, the nearest 8.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lowtherville 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 Lowtherville to Isle of Wight Dental Clinic is roughly 20 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 220 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 23.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lowtherville
Isle of Wight12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Lowtherville
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Lowtherville, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Lowtherville itself or elsewhere in Isle of Wight.
Facts about Lowtherville
The nearest other location we cover is Steephill, around 1 km to the south.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Related pages for Steephill, Ventnor, Cowlease, Bonchurch, Whiteley Bank, and St Lawrence are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Local provider signals in Lowtherville
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lowtherville. The nearest recorded are Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, about 9 miles away; Wight Clinic in Ryde, about 9 miles away; and Twenty Dental Care in Gosport, about 14 miles away.
Area profile for Lowtherville
Lowtherville's ONS geography type is larger rural: Further from a major town or city. Lowtherville sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 20.8% of Lowtherville's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.9% of the 1,451 residents in Lowtherville's census neighbourhood, above the 5.3% average across Isle of Wight. Lowtherville has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Lowtherville are The Island Free School (0.1 miles) and The Bay Church of England School (4.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 50 schools and 16,601 pupils across Lowtherville's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Lowtherville among England's more deprived areas.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Lowtherville
Many people in Lowtherville delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lowtherville
There's no orthodontist on record in Lowtherville itself; the nearest dentist, Island Dental Care, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Lowtherville — larger rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 20.8% of Lowtherville's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Lowtherville, 9.9% of the 1,451 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 5.3% average across Isle of Wight, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Lowtherville usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. Families in Lowtherville are served by secondary schools including The Island Free School (0.1 miles) and The Bay Church of England School (4.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 50 schools and 16,601 pupils in Lowtherville's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Lowtherville's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Lowtherville
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Lowtherville can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Lowtherville
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lowtherville. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lowtherville
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Lowtherville, Isle of Wight, these local links help you keep browsing. You can also browse nearby location pages including Steephill, Ventnor, Cowlease, Bonchurch, Whiteley Bank, and St Lawrence.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lowtherville
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lowtherville often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lowtherville?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lowtherville is Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, about 8.6 miles to the north. The next closest are Wight Clinic (9.0 miles) and Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic Practice (9.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lowtherville?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lowtherville, 4 practices within 10 miles and 20 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Havenstreet, 8.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lowtherville?
The nearest practice to Lowtherville that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic Practice in Ryde, about 9.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include ISLE OF WIGHT ORTHODONTICS (9.4 miles) and David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre (13.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lowtherville, Isle of Wight?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lowtherville, Isle of Wight?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.