Orthodontic practices near Shide
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Shide, 7 practices within 10 and 44 practices within 20. The closest is Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, 3.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight Dental ClinicHavenstreet | 3.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (97 reviews) |
| Wight ClinicRyde | 6.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (393 reviews) |
| Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRyde | 6.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| ISLE OF WIGHT ORTHODONTICSRyde | 6.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 8.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (36 reviews) |
| Twenty Dental CareGosport | 9.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (151 reviews) |
| Stoke Road Dental PracticeGosport | 9.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (107 reviews) |
| Millennium Dental ClinicGosport | 10.2 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 Shide with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Havenstreet, 3.6 miles north-east; the next are Ryde (6.0 miles north-east) and Lee-on-the-Solent (8.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Havenstreet | 1 | 3.6 miles north-east |
| Ryde | 3 | 6.0 miles north-east |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 8.5 miles north-east |
| Gosport | 3 | 9.4 miles north-east |
| Old Portsmouth | 1 | 10.7 miles north-east |
| Portsmouth | 4 | 11.0 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 Shide
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), 6.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wight ClinicRyde | 5.0 (393 reviews) | 6.0 miles north-east |
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 16.6 miles north |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 15.7 miles north |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 12.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Shide 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 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,413 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 461 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 | 1 practice |
| Access within Isle of Wight | 31st closest to an orthodontic practice of 121 places in the county (the county median is 5.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.6 miles away, closer than 51% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 5.3% across neighbourhoods in Isle of Wight |
| Nearest secondary schools | Christ The King College — 0.9 miles Carisbrooke College — 1.1 miles Medina College — 1.5 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 — 4 miles Wight Clinic, Ryde — 6 miles David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre, Lee-on-the-Solent — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 44 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Monks Brook Dental — 2 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 Shide
Shide is 3.6 miles from Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 44.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Isle of Wight Dental Clinic (3.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic Practice (11 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Shide list clear aligners, the nearest 3.6 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 Shide 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, 6.4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Shide
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Orthodontist in Shide: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Shide keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is relevant to searches focused on both Shide and the wider Isle of Wight area.
Shide in context
Shide is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Shide falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.4% of Shide's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,413 residents in the neighbourhood around Shide, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 5.3% average across Isle of Wight. Secondary-age pupils near Shide attend schools such as Christ The King College (0.9 miles) and Carisbrooke College (1.1 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 50 schools and 16,601 pupils across Shide's Local Authority. Shide sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Local treatment availability around Shide
There is no orthodontist on our records in Shide itself. The nearest we do hold are Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, about 4 miles away; Wight Clinic in Ryde, about 6 miles away; and David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre in Lee-on-the-Solent, about 8 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Pan, Staplers, Hunny Hill, Carisbrooke, Clatterford, and Forest Side if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Facts about Shide
Just around 1 km north-east, Pan is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Shide
The orthodontic landscape in Shide offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
How to Choose in Shide
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Shide practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Shide
Orthodontic treatment in Shide is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Shide
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Shide — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Shide. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Shide
These links help widen your research beyond Shide, Isle of Wight if you're open to travelling a little further. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Pan, Staplers, Hunny Hill, Carisbrooke, Clatterford, and Forest Side.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Shide
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Shide often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Shide?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Shide is Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, about 3.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Wight Clinic (6.0 miles) and Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic Practice (6.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Shide?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Shide, 7 practices within 10 miles and 44 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Shide?
The nearest practice to Shide that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic Practice in Ryde, about 6.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include ISLE OF WIGHT ORTHODONTICS (6.4 miles) and David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre (8.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Shide, Isle of Wight?
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 Shide, Isle of Wight?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.