Orthodontic practices near Nichols Town
On our practice register: 17 practices within 5 miles of Nichols Town, 25 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Portland Street Dental Care in Southampton, 0.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 0.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (82 reviews) |
| Bedford Place DentistSouthampton | 0.4 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (88 reviews) |
| Hampshire DentistsSouthampton | 0.4 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (293 reviews) |
| New Forest OrthodonticsSouthampton | 0.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (653 reviews) |
| SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE LSouthampton | 0.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 0.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (92 reviews) |
| Dentistry @ Oceana BoulevardSouthampton | 0.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| Ferry Dental CentreSouthampton | 0.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (304 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Nichols Town with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Southampton, 0.4 miles south-west; the next are Portswood (0.7 miles north) and Bursledon (3.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 10 | 0.4 miles south-west |
| Portswood | 3 | 0.7 miles north |
| Bursledon | 1 | 3.6 miles east |
| Totton | 1 | 3.8 miles west |
| Eastleigh | 4 | 4.5 miles north-east |
| North Baddesley | 2 | 5.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Nichols Town
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Winchester Orthodontic Practice (5.0 from 101 reviews), 10.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester Orthodontic PracticeWinchester | 5.0 (101 reviews) | 10.3 miles north |
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 0.7 miles north |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 0.4 miles south-west |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 10.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Nichols Town at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Southampton |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 24% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,874 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 24.1% aged 16 to 24 and 37% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 43.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 13,424 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England |
| Access within Southampton | 10th closest to an orthodontic practice of 32 places in the county (the county median is 0.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Southampton |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Anne's Catholic School — 0.4 miles St Mark's Church of England School — 1.1 miles Upper Shirley High School — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 12,046 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 83 schools, 35,292 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Portland Street Dental Care, Southampton — under a mile Specialist Endodontic Centre, Portswood — under a mile Smilemakers, Bursledon — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 25 within 10 miles, 60 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 Nichols Town
The nearest practice to Nichols Town is Portland Street Dental Care in Southampton, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 25 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hampshire Dentists (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Angus Pringle Orthodontics (10.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Nichols Town 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 Nichols Town are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L, under a mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Nichols Town
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Orthodontist in Nichols Town: This page was put together for people in Nichols Town who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Nichols Town or another part of Southampton.
Practice data for Nichols Town
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Nichols Town. The nearest we do hold are Portland Street Dental Care in Southampton, under a mile away; Specialist Endodontic Centre in Portswood, under a mile away; and Smilemakers in Bursledon, about 4 miles away.
A quick look at Nichols Town
Just under 1 km north, Bedford Place is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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Pages for Bedford Place, Kingsland Place, Bevois Mount, Polygon, Southampton, and Banister's Park follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
The local picture in Nichols Town
Officially, Nichols Town is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Nichols Town. Nichols Town skews family-heavy: 24% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9% of the 1,874 residents in Nichols Town's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Southampton. With 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, Nichols Town is better served than 88% of towns in England. Families in Nichols Town are served by secondary schools including St Anne's Catholic School (0.4 miles) and St Mark's Church of England School (1.1 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 83 schools and 35,292 pupils across Nichols Town's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Nichols Town among England's more deprived areas.
Orthodontic Treatments in Nichols Town
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Nichols Town has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Nichols Town
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Nichols Town
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Nichols Town helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Nichols Town follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Nichols Town. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Nichols Town
This section helps connect Nichols Town, Southampton to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can keep exploring with related pages for Bedford Place, Kingsland Place, Bevois Mount, Polygon, Southampton, and Banister's Park.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Nichols Town
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Nichols Town often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Nichols Town?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Nichols Town is Portland Street Dental Care in Southampton, about 0.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Bedford Place Dentist (0.4 miles) and Hampshire Dentists (0.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Nichols Town?
Our register has 17 practices within 5 miles of Nichols Town, 25 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Nichols Town?
The nearest practice to Nichols Town that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L, about 0.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Specialist Endodontic Centre (0.7 miles) and Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic (1.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Nichols Town, Southampton?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Nichols Town, Southampton?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.