Orthodontic practices near Lymington
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lymington; 1 practice within 10 and 67 practices within 20. The closest is Hoburne Dental Practice in Christchurch, 8.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoburne Dental PracticeChristchurch | 8.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (100 reviews) |
| Robinsons Dental PracticeChristchurch | 10.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (230 reviews) |
| Cheriton Dental PracticeChristchurch | 10.9 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (431 reviews) |
| Christchurch OrthodonticsChristchurch | 10.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (130 reviews) |
| Bridgeways DentalTotton | 10.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Dentistry @ Oceana BoulevardSouthampton | 11.3 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| Ferry Dental CentreSouthampton | 11.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (304 reviews) |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 11.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (82 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lymington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Christchurch, 8.6 miles west; the next are Totton (10.9 miles north) and Southampton (11.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | 5 | 8.6 miles west |
| Totton | 1 | 10.9 miles north |
| Southampton | 10 | 11.3 miles north-east |
| Portswood | 3 | 12.5 miles north-east |
| Ringwood | 1 | 12.5 miles north-west |
| Bournemouth | 7 | 13.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lymington
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), 14.9 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 14.9 miles west |
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 12.5 miles north-east |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 11.6 miles north-east |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 12.5 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lymington 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 16,446 |
| Residents under 16 | 7.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,629 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 2.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 25.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,893 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Hampshire | 728th closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 2.8% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Priestlands School — 0.9 miles The Arnewood School — 5.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,205 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hoburne Dental Practice, Christchurch — 9 miles Bridgeways Dental, Totton — 11 miles Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard, Southampton — 11 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 67 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 Lymington
From Lymington the nearest practice is Hoburne Dental Practice in Christchurch, 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 67.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Hampshire Dentists (12.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Lymington list clear aligners, the nearest 8.6 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 Lymington are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Christchurch Orthodontics, 10.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lymington to Hoburne Dental Practice 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 25.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lymington
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Local orthodontic signals in Lymington
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lymington itself. The nearest recorded are Hoburne Dental Practice in Christchurch, about 9 miles away; Bridgeways Dental in Totton, about 11 miles away; and Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard in Southampton, about 11 miles away.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Walhampton, Pilley, Warborne, Boldre, Lower Pennington, and Portmore.
Facts about Lymington
With a population of roughly 16,446, Lymington is a market town within Hampshire. The nearest other location we cover is Walhampton, under 1 km to the east.
Area profile for Lymington
Lymington is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Lymington has a smaller share of children than most areas — 7.7% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,629 residents in the neighbourhood around Lymington, 2.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Lymington; the nearest is about 9 miles away. Families in Lymington are served by secondary schools including Priestlands School (0.9 miles) and The Arnewood School (5.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Lymington close to the England median.
The Orthodontic Journey in Lymington
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Lymington
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Orthodontic Treatments in Lymington
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lymington
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lymington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lymington
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lymington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lymington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lymington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lymington is Hoburne Dental Practice in Christchurch, about 8.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Robinsons Dental Practice (10.6 miles) and Cheriton Dental Practice (10.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lymington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lymington, 1 practice within 10 miles and 67 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Christchurch, 8.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lymington?
The nearest practice to Lymington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Christchurch Orthodontics, about 10.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include Oakley Road Dental Practice (11.9 miles) and Pearl Fine Dental Care (12.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lymington, Hampshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lymington, Hampshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.