Orthodontic practices near Portmore
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Portmore; 1 practice within 10 and 65 practices within 20. The closest is Hoburne Dental Practice in Christchurch, 9.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoburne Dental PracticeChristchurch | 9.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (100 reviews) |
| Bridgeways DentalTotton | 10.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Dentistry @ Oceana BoulevardSouthampton | 10.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| Ferry Dental CentreSouthampton | 10.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (304 reviews) |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 10.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (82 reviews) |
| Oakley Road Dental PracticeSouthampton | 11.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (205 reviews) |
| Bedford Place DentistSouthampton | 11.1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (88 reviews) |
| New Forest OrthodonticsSouthampton | 11.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 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 Portmore with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Christchurch, 9.6 miles west; the next are Totton (10.1 miles north) and Southampton (10.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | 5 | 9.6 miles west |
| Totton | 1 | 10.1 miles north |
| Southampton | 10 | 10.2 miles north-east |
| Portswood | 3 | 11.5 miles north-east |
| Bursledon | 1 | 12.1 miles north-east |
| Ringwood | 1 | 13.0 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Portmore
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), 11.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 11.5 miles north-east |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 10.6 miles north-east |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 13.0 miles north-west |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 5.0 (36 reviews) | 14.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Portmore 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,550 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 20.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 79 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Hampshire | 736th closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.9% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Priestlands School — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,205 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hoburne Dental Practice, Christchurch — 10 miles Bridgeways Dental, Totton — 10 miles Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard, Southampton — 10 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, 65 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 Portmore
From Portmore the nearest practice is Hoburne Dental Practice in Christchurch, 9.6 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 65.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Hampshire Dentists (11.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Portmore list clear aligners, the nearest 9.6 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 Portmore are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Oakley Road Dental Practice in Southampton, 11 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Portmore 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 250 to 500 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £225 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Portmore
Hampshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Portmore
Orthodontist in Portmore: This page was put together for people in Portmore who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Hampshire.
About Portmore
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Bull Hill, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Portmore
Portmore — smaller rural: 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. Census data puts 18.1% of Portmore's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.9% of the 1,550 residents in Portmore's census neighbourhood, above the 7.1% average across Hampshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Portmore; the nearest is about 10 miles away. Families in Portmore are served by secondary schools including Priestlands School (2.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Portmore sits among the less deprived areas of England.
Local provider signals in Portmore
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Portmore. The nearest recorded are Hoburne Dental Practice in Christchurch, about 10 miles away; Bridgeways Dental in Totton, about 10 miles away; and Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard in Southampton, about 10 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Bull Hill, Walhampton, South Baddesley, Lymington, Norleywood, and Pilley may also help.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Portmore
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Portmore has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Portmore — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Portmore — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Portmore's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Portmore's under-16 share sits at 18.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.9% of the 1,550 residents in Portmore's census neighbourhood, above the 7.1% average across Hampshire. Portmore has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Portmore are Priestlands School (2.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Portmore sits among the less deprived areas of England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Portmore. The closest on record are Hoburne Dental Practice in Christchurch, about 10 miles away; Bridgeways Dental in Totton, about 10 miles away; and Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard in Southampton, about 10 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Portmore
Many people in Portmore delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Portmore
Not every practice near Portmore offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Portmore is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Portmore. Portmore's under-16 share sits at 18.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.9% of the 1,550 residents in Portmore's census neighbourhood, above the 7.1% average across Hampshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Portmore; the nearest is about 10 miles away. Families in Portmore are served by secondary schools including Priestlands School (2.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Portmore's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Portmore. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Portmore
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Portmore, Hampshire within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Bull Hill, Walhampton, South Baddesley, Lymington, Norleywood, and Pilley.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Portmore
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Portmore often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Portmore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Portmore is Hoburne Dental Practice in Christchurch, about 9.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Bridgeways Dental (10.1 miles) and Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard (10.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Portmore?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Portmore, 1 practice within 10 miles and 65 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Christchurch, 9.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Portmore?
The nearest practice to Portmore that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Oakley Road Dental Practice in Southampton, about 11.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L (11.1 miles) and Specialist Endodontic Centre (11.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Portmore, Hampshire?
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 Portmore, Hampshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.