Orthodontic practices near Old Village
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Old Village; 4 practices within 10 and 28 practices within 20. The closest is Wight Clinic in Ryde, 6.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wight ClinicRyde | 6.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (393 reviews) |
| Isle of Wight Dental ClinicHavenstreet | 6.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (97 reviews) |
| Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRyde | 7.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| ISLE OF WIGHT ORTHODONTICSRyde | 7.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Twenty Dental CareGosport | 11.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (151 reviews) |
| Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic PracticePortsmouth | 11.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (868 reviews) |
| Lighthouse Dental Practice LtdPortsmouth | 11.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (589 reviews) |
| Stoke Road Dental PracticeGosport | 11.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (107 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Old Village with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ryde, 6.6 miles north; the next are Havenstreet (6.9 miles north) and Gosport (11.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ryde | 3 | 6.6 miles north |
| Havenstreet | 1 | 6.9 miles north |
| Gosport | 3 | 11.3 miles north |
| Portsmouth | 4 | 11.4 miles north |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 11.5 miles north |
| Old Portsmouth | 1 | 11.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Old Village
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), 6.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wight ClinicRyde | 5.0 (393 reviews) | 6.6 miles north |
| Envisage Dental EmsworthEmsworth | 5.0 (159 reviews) | 18.3 miles north-east |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 15.9 miles north |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 5.0 (36 reviews) | 11.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Old Village 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 9.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,506 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.2% aged 16 to 24 and 17.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 352 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Isle of Wight | 69th closest to an orthodontic practice of 121 places in the county (the county median is 5.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.1% here, against 5.3% across neighbourhoods in Isle of Wight |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Bay Church of England School — 2.1 miles The Island Free School — 2.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,845 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 50 schools, 16,601 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Wight Clinic, Ryde — 7 miles Isle of Wight Dental Clinic, Havenstreet — 7 miles Twenty Dental Care, Gosport — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 28 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | M.R Richards — 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 Old Village
From Old Village the nearest practice is Wight Clinic in Ryde, 6.6 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 28.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wight Clinic (6.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic Practice (11.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Old Village list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 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 Old Village 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, 7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Old Village to Wight Clinic is roughly 15 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 15% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Old Village
Isle of Wight12 nearby locationsCompare orthodontic care in Old Village
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Old Village, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Old Village and the wider Isle of Wight area.
Old Village in numbers
Just under 1 km north, Lower Hyde is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Widen your local search
For a broader view, related location pages cover Lower Hyde, Shanklin, Luccombe Village, Upper Hyde, Ninham, and Apse Heath as well as this one.
The local picture in Old Village
Old Village — urban: 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. Old Village has a smaller share of children than most areas — 9.2% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,506 residents in the neighbourhood around Old Village, 3.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 5.3% average across Isle of Wight. Old Village has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Old Village attend schools such as The Bay Church of England School (2.1 miles) and The Island Free School (2.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Old Village's Local Authority has 50 schools educating 16,601 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Old Village close to the England median.
Useful local orthodontic context for Old Village
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Old Village. The nearest we do hold are Wight Clinic in Ryde, about 7 miles away; Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, about 7 miles away; and Twenty Dental Care in Gosport, about 11 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Old Village
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Old Village helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Old Village
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Old Village — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Old Village Explained
Patients in Old Village have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Old Village
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Old Village. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Old Village
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Old Village, Isle of Wight alone. For a broader comparison, pages for Lower Hyde, Shanklin, Luccombe Village, Upper Hyde, Ninham, and Apse Heath follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Old Village
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Old Village often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Village?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Village is Wight Clinic in Ryde, about 6.6 miles to the north. The next closest are Isle of Wight Dental Clinic (6.9 miles) and Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic Practice (7.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Village?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Old Village, 4 practices within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ryde, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Village?
The nearest practice to Old Village that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic Practice in Ryde, about 7.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include ISLE OF WIGHT ORTHODONTICS (7.0 miles) and Twenty Dental Care (11.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Old Village, Isle of Wight?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Old Village, 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.