Orthodontic practices near Porton
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Porton, 8 practices within 10 and 37 practices within 20. The closest is Inspire Orthodontic Centre in Salisbury, 4.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Orthodontic CentreSalisbury | 4.6 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| INSPIRE ORTHODONTICSSalisbury | 4.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 4.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (165 reviews) |
| Ahmed GiaziriSalisbury | 5.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Mid-Wessex OrthodonticsSalisbury | 5.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (8 reviews) |
| Salisbury Orthodontics LtdSalisbury | 5.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (210 reviews) |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (149 reviews) |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 5.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Porton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Salisbury, 4.6 miles south-west; the next are Stockbridge (10.1 miles east) and Andover (11.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 8 | 4.6 miles south-west |
| Stockbridge | 1 | 10.1 miles east |
| Andover | 5 | 11.2 miles north-east |
| Romsey | 1 | 14.1 miles south-east |
| North Baddesley | 2 | 16.3 miles south-east |
| Winchester | 8 | 17.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Porton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is New Street Dental Care in Andover (5.0 from 635 reviews), 12.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Street Dental CareAndover | 5.0 (635 reviews) | 12.4 miles north-east |
| GG OrthodonticsWinchester | 5.0 (338 reviews) | 18.4 miles east |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 4.8 miles south-west |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 5.2 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Porton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wiltshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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 | 12.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,532 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 67 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Wiltshire | 221st closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Stonehenge School — 3.6 miles St Joseph's Catholic School — 3.8 miles Wyvern St Edmund's Academy — 3.9 miles |
| Schools in council area | 263 schools, 74,539 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Inspire Orthodontic Centre, Salisbury — 5 miles Denise Taylor Orthodontics, Stockbridge — 10 miles Dental Concepts, Andover — 11 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 37 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 Porton
Porton is 4.6 miles from Inspire Orthodontic Centre in Salisbury, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 37.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Fisherton Dental Care (5.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Porton list clear aligners, the nearest 4.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Porton are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is INSPIRE ORTHODONTICS in Salisbury, 4.6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Porton
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A quick look at Porton
The nearest other location we cover is East Gomeldon, around 1 km to the south.
Useful local orthodontic context for Porton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Porton itself. The closest on record are Inspire Orthodontic Centre in Salisbury, about 5 miles away; Denise Taylor Orthodontics in Stockbridge, about 10 miles away; and Dental Concepts in Andover, about 11 miles away.
Nearby location pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for East Gomeldon, Gomeldon, Idmiston, West Gomeldon, Winterbourne Gunner, and Boscombe.
The local picture in Porton
Porton is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Porton sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Porton has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.3% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5% of the 1,532 residents in Porton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. Porton has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Porton are served by secondary schools including The Stonehenge School (3.6 miles) and St Joseph's Catholic School (3.8 miles). There are 263 schools and 74,539 pupils in Porton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Porton sits among the less deprived areas of England.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Porton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Porton helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Porton
Not every practice near Porton offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Porton's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Porton. Porton has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.3% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Porton, 5% of the 1,532 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Porton has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Porton are served by secondary schools including The Stonehenge School (3.6 miles) and St Joseph's Catholic School (3.8 miles). Porton's Local Authority has 263 schools educating 74,539 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Porton among England's less deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Porton
The orthodontic landscape in Porton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Porton
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Porton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Porton
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Porton, Wiltshire alone. You can keep exploring with related pages for East Gomeldon, Gomeldon, Idmiston, West Gomeldon, Winterbourne Gunner, and Boscombe.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Porton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Porton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Porton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Porton is Inspire Orthodontic Centre in Salisbury, about 4.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are INSPIRE ORTHODONTICS (4.6 miles) and Sarum Dental Practice (4.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Porton?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Porton, 8 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Porton?
The nearest practice to Porton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is INSPIRE ORTHODONTICS in Salisbury, about 4.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Sarum Dental Practice (4.8 miles) and Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (5.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Porton, Wiltshire?
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 Porton, Wiltshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.