Orthodontic practices near Plaish
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Plaish; 4 practices within 10 and 43 practices within 20. The closest is Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, 5.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight Dental ClinicHavenstreet | 5.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (97 reviews) |
| Wight ClinicRyde | 7.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (393 reviews) |
| Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRyde | 8.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| ISLE OF WIGHT ORTHODONTICSRyde | 8.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 10.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (36 reviews) |
| Twenty Dental CareGosport | 11.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (151 reviews) |
| Stoke Road Dental PracticeGosport | 11.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (107 reviews) |
| Millennium Dental ClinicGosport | 12.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (147 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Plaish with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Havenstreet, 5.4 miles north-east; the next are Ryde (7.9 miles north-east) and Lee-on-the-Solent (10.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Havenstreet | 1 | 5.4 miles north-east |
| Ryde | 3 | 7.9 miles north-east |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Gosport | 3 | 11.1 miles north-east |
| Old Portsmouth | 1 | 12.5 miles north-east |
| Portsmouth | 4 | 12.8 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Plaish
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), 7.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wight ClinicRyde | 5.0 (393 reviews) | 7.9 miles north-east |
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 16.9 miles north |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 15.9 miles north |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 14.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Plaish 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,595 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 81 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Isle of Wight | 60th closest to an orthodontic practice of 121 places in the county (the county median is 5.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 5.3% across neighbourhoods in Isle of Wight |
| Nearest secondary schools | Christ The King College — 1.3 miles Carisbrooke College — 1.4 miles Medina College — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,840 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 50 schools, 16,601 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Isle of Wight Dental Clinic, Havenstreet — 5 miles Wight Clinic, Ryde — 8 miles David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre, Lee-on-the-Solent — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 43 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Monks Brook Dental — 3 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 Plaish
From Plaish the nearest practice is Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, 5.4 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 43.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Isle of Wight Dental Clinic (5.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic Practice (12.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Plaish list clear aligners, the nearest 5.4 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 Plaish 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, 8.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Plaish to Isle of Wight Dental Clinic is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Plaish
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Orthodontist in Plaish: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Plaish understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Isle of Wight, not just Plaish.
What we know about practices near Plaish
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Plaish. The closest on record are Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, about 5 miles away; Wight Clinic in Ryde, about 8 miles away; and David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre in Lee-on-the-Solent, about 10 miles away.
What official data says about Plaish
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Plaish sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.7% of Plaish's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,595 residents in Plaish's census neighbourhood, above the 5.3% average across Isle of Wight. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Plaish; the nearest is about 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Plaish are Christ The King College (1.3 miles) and Carisbrooke College (1.4 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Plaish's Local Authority area covers 50 schools and 16,601 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Plaish is roughly mid-table for England.
A quick look at Plaish
Bowcombe is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Plaish.
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If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Bowcombe, Carisbrooke, Clatterford, Forest Side, Gunville, and Chillerton.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Plaish
Many people in Plaish delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Plaish
Plaish has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Monks Brook Dental — is about 3 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. By ONS classification, Plaish falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Plaish falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Plaish's under-16 share sits at 14.7%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,595 residents in the neighbourhood around Plaish, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 5.3% average across Isle of Wight. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Plaish; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Plaish attend schools such as Christ The King College (1.3 miles) and Carisbrooke College (1.4 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 50 schools and 16,601 pupils in Plaish's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Plaish close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Plaish Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Plaish offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Treatment Options in Plaish — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Plaish itself; the nearest dentist, Monks Brook Dental, is about 3 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. ONS classifies Plaish as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Plaish falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Plaish's under-16 share sits at 14.7%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,595 residents in Plaish's census neighbourhood, above the 5.3% average across Isle of Wight. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Plaish; the nearest is about 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Plaish are Christ The King College (1.3 miles) and Carisbrooke College (1.4 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 50 schools and 16,601 pupils in Plaish's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Plaish close to the England median. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Plaish itself. The closest on record are Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, about 5 miles away; Wight Clinic in Ryde, about 8 miles away; and David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre in Lee-on-the-Solent, about 10 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Plaish. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Plaish
This part of the page places Plaish, Isle of Wight in context alongside the towns and areas around it. This page links onward to Bowcombe, Carisbrooke, Clatterford, Forest Side, Gunville, and Chillerton for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Plaish
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Plaish often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Plaish?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Plaish is Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, about 5.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Wight Clinic (7.9 miles) and Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic Practice (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Plaish?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Plaish, 4 practices within 10 miles and 43 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Havenstreet, 5.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Plaish?
The nearest practice to Plaish that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic Practice in Ryde, about 8.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include ISLE OF WIGHT ORTHODONTICS (8.3 miles) and David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre (10.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Plaish, 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 Plaish, Isle of Wight?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.