Orthodontic practices near Old Netley
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Old Netley, 30 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is Smilemakers in Bursledon, 0.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmilemakersBursledon | 0.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (379 reviews) |
| Octagon Dental CentreSouthampton | 2.0 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (58 reviews) |
| Ferry Dental CentreSouthampton | 2.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (304 reviews) |
| Dentistry @ Oceana BoulevardSouthampton | 3.2 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 3.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (82 reviews) |
| Bedford Place DentistSouthampton | 3.7 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (88 reviews) |
| Hampshire DentistsSouthampton | 3.7 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (293 reviews) |
| New Forest OrthodonticsSouthampton | 3.7 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 Old Netley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bursledon, 0.4 miles north-east; the next are Southampton (2.0 miles north-west) and Portswood (3.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bursledon | 1 | 0.4 miles north-east |
| Southampton | 10 | 2.0 miles north-west |
| Portswood | 3 | 3.7 miles north-west |
| Eastleigh | 4 | 5.6 miles north |
| Fareham | 5 | 7.1 miles east |
| Totton | 1 | 7.1 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Old Netley
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), 3.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 3.8 miles north-west |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 3.4 miles west |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 7.1 miles east |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 5.0 (36 reviews) | 8.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Old Netley 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 20.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,442 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 37.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,007 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within Hampshire | 31st closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oasis Academy Mayfield — 0.7 miles Weston Secondary School — 1.1 miles The Hamble School — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 8,141 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 Old Netley
Old Netley 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 (3.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Angus Pringle Orthodontics (7.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Old Netley 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 Old Netley are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L, 3.7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Old Netley
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Orthodontist in Old Netley: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Old Netley often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Old Netley itself or elsewhere in Hampshire.
Old Netley in context
Officially, Old Netley is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Old Netley falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Old Netley's under-16 share sits at 20.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,442 residents in the neighbourhood around Old Netley, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (13), Old Netley has more choice than 81% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Old Netley attend schools such as Oasis Academy Mayfield (0.7 miles) and Weston Secondary School (1.1 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Old Netley is roughly mid-table for England.
Useful local orthodontic context for Old Netley
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Old Netley itself. The closest on record 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.
More local pages to browse
For a broader view, related location pages cover Bursledon, Lowford, Butlocks Heath, Hound, Netley Hill, and Sholing as well as this one.
Local snapshot of Old Netley
The nearest other location we cover is Bursledon, under 1 km to the east.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Old Netley
The orthodontic landscape in Old Netley offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Old Netley
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Old Netley
Many people in Old Netley delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Old Netley
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Old Netley
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Old Netley. Old Netley is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Old Netley's under-16 share sits at 20.9%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Old Netley, 6.6% of the 2,442 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (13), Old Netley has more choice than 81% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Old Netley attend schools such as Oasis Academy Mayfield (0.7 miles) and Weston Secondary School (1.1 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Old Netley close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Old Netley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Old Netley
These local links are here for anyone comparing Old Netley, Hampshire against nearby alternatives. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Bursledon, Lowford, Butlocks Heath, Hound, Netley Hill, and Sholing.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Old Netley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Old Netley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Netley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Netley is Smilemakers in Bursledon, about 0.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Octagon Dental Centre (2.0 miles) and Ferry Dental Centre (2.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Netley?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Old Netley, 30 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Netley?
The nearest practice to Old Netley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L, about 3.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Specialist Endodontic Centre (3.8 miles) and Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic (4.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Old Netley, Hampshire?
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 Old Netley, Hampshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.