Orthodontic practices near Sholing
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Sholing, 30 practices within 10 and 63 practices within 20. The closest is Octagon Dental Centre in Southampton, 1.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Octagon Dental CentreSouthampton | 1.0 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (58 reviews) |
| SmilemakersBursledon | 1.3 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (379 reviews) |
| Ferry Dental CentreSouthampton | 1.9 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (304 reviews) |
| Dentistry @ Oceana BoulevardSouthampton | 2.3 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 2.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (82 reviews) |
| Bedford Place DentistSouthampton | 2.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (88 reviews) |
| Hampshire DentistsSouthampton | 2.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (293 reviews) |
| New Forest OrthodonticsSouthampton | 2.6 miles west | – | – | – | 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 Sholing with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Southampton, 1.0 miles north; the next are Bursledon (1.3 miles east) and Portswood (2.6 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 10 | 1.0 miles north |
| Bursledon | 1 | 1.3 miles east |
| Portswood | 3 | 2.6 miles north-west |
| Eastleigh | 4 | 4.8 miles north |
| Totton | 1 | 6.1 miles west |
| North Baddesley | 2 | 6.7 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 Sholing
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), 2.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 2.7 miles north-west |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 2.4 miles west |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 8.1 miles east |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 5.0 (36 reviews) | 10.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Sholing at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Southampton |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,347 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 27.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 22.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,969 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within Hampshire | 85th closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oasis Academy Sholing — 0.5 miles Oasis Academy Mayfield — 0.6 miles Weston Secondary School — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 9,512 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 83 schools, 35,292 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Octagon Dental Centre, Southampton — 1 miles Smilemakers, Bursledon — 1 miles The Dental Group, Portswood — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 30 within 10 miles, 63 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | SO19 |
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 Sholing
Sholing is 1 miles from Octagon Dental Centre in Southampton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 30 practices, and within 20 there are 63.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hampshire Dentists (2.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Angus Pringle Orthodontics (8.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Sholing list clear aligners, the nearest 1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Sholing are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L, 2.6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Sholing
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Sholing, 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 Sholing and the wider Hampshire area.
What we know about practices near Sholing
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Sholing. The nearest recorded are Octagon Dental Centre in Southampton, about a mile away; Smilemakers in Bursledon, about a mile away; and The Dental Group in Portswood, about 3 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Pages for Bitterne, Merry Oak, Itchen, Butlocks Heath, Hound, and Midanbury follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Area profile for Sholing
Sholing is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Sholing. Census data puts 15% of Sholing's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,347 residents in the neighbourhood around Sholing, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Sholing is better served than 85% of towns in England. Families in Sholing are served by secondary schools including Oasis Academy Sholing (0.5 miles) and Oasis Academy Mayfield (0.6 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 83 schools and 35,292 pupils across Sholing's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Sholing is roughly mid-table for England.
Where Sholing sits locally
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Bitterne, the closest linked location.
Orthodontic Treatments in Sholing
Patients in Sholing have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
How to Choose in Sholing
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 Sholing practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Sholing
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Sholing helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Sholing
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Sholing. Sholing is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 1,347 residents in Sholing's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Sholing is better served than 85% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Sholing are Oasis Academy Sholing (0.5 miles) and Oasis Academy Mayfield (0.6 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Sholing's Local Authority has 83 schools educating 35,292 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Sholing close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Sholing. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sholing
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Sholing, Hampshire within a broader nearby area. Nearby pages covering Bitterne, Merry Oak, Itchen, Butlocks Heath, Hound, and Midanbury may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Sholing
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sholing often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sholing?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sholing is Octagon Dental Centre in Southampton, about 1.0 miles to the north. The next closest are Smilemakers (1.3 miles) and Ferry Dental Centre (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sholing?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Sholing, 30 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sholing?
The nearest practice to Sholing that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L, about 2.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Specialist Endodontic Centre (2.7 miles) and Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic (3.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sholing, Hampshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Sholing, Hampshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.