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Orthodontist in Southbourne

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Orthodontic practices near Southbourne

On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Southbourne, 24 practices within 10 and 49 practices within 20. The closest is The North Street Dental and Implant Clinic Emsworth in Havant, 1.2 miles west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
The North Street Dental and Implant Clinic EmsworthHavant1.2 miles west–––4.9 (134 reviews)
Envisage Dental EmsworthEmsworth1.3 miles west–✓✓5.0 (159 reviews)
East End Lodge Dental PracticeHavant2.9 miles west–––4.8 (670 reviews)
Hampshire Endodontics, HavantHavant3.0 miles west–––4.9 (103 reviews)
Magnolia House Dental PracticeHavant3.0 miles west✓✓✓4.8 (283 reviews)
Belgrave House Dental PracticeWaterlooville5.4 miles west–✓✓5.0 (7 reviews)
Chichester Orthodontic ClinicChichester5.5 miles east–––5.0 (57 reviews)
Chichester Dental PracticeChichester5.7 miles east✓–✓4.8 (73 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Southbourne with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Havant, 1.2 miles west; the next are Emsworth (1.3 miles west) and Waterlooville (5.4 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Havant41.2 miles west
Emsworth11.3 miles west
Waterlooville25.4 miles west
Chichester105.5 miles east
Portsmouth47.1 miles west
Southsea28.6 miles south-west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Southbourne

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pallant Advanced Dentistry in Chichester (5.0 from 279 reviews), 5.8 miles east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Pallant Advanced DentistryChichester5.0 (279 reviews)5.8 miles east
Envisage Dental EmsworthEmsworth5.0 (159 reviews)1.3 miles west
Chichester Orthodontic ClinicChichester5.0 (57 reviews)5.5 miles east
Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic PracticePortsmouth4.9 (868 reviews)9.0 miles south-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Southbourne at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaChichester
NHS dental servicesNHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1616.7% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,285 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car11% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre1,263 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England
Access within West Sussex57th closest to an orthodontic practice of 383 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.2% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Sussex
Nearest secondary schoolsBourne Community College — 0.2 miles
Warblington School — 2.6 miles
Havant Academy — 3.2 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles2 schools, about 1,502 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesThe North Street Dental and Implant Clinic Emsworth, Havant — 1 miles
Envisage Dental Emsworth, Emsworth — 1 miles
Belgrave House Dental Practice, Waterlooville — 5 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles24 within 10 miles, 49 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 Southbourne

The nearest practice to Southbourne is The North Street Dental and Implant Clinic Emsworth in Havant, 1.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 24 practices, and within 20 there are 49.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Magnolia House Dental Practice (3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic Practice (9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Southbourne list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Southbourne are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Magnolia House Dental Practice in Havant, 3 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Southbourne

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Orthodontist in Southbourne: This page was put together for people in Southbourne who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across West Sussex and the surrounding area.

Local context for Southbourne

The nearest other location we cover is Breach, under 1 km to the north.

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You can also compare treatment pages for Breach, Prinsted, Nutbourne, Lumley, Emsworth, and West Thorney if you are weighing up more than one location.

Southbourne in context

Southbourne — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 16.7% of Southbourne's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Southbourne, 6.2% of the 1,285 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Southbourne has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Southbourne are Bourne Community College (0.2 miles) and Warblington School (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Southbourne sits among the less deprived areas of England.

Local orthodontic signals in Southbourne

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Southbourne. The nearest recorded are The North Street Dental and Implant Clinic Emsworth in Havant, about a mile away; Envisage Dental Emsworth, about a mile away; and Belgrave House Dental Practice in Waterlooville, about 5 miles away.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Southbourne

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Southbourne can feel overwhelming at first. 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.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Southbourne

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Southbourne — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Southbourne

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Southbourne helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Southbourne

How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Southbourne. ONS classifies Southbourne as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Southbourne falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Southbourne's under-16 share sits at 16.7%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,285 residents in the neighbourhood around Southbourne, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across West Sussex. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Southbourne is better served than 60% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Southbourne attend schools such as Bourne Community College (0.2 miles) and Warblington School (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Southbourne sits among the less deprived areas of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Southbourne. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Southbourne

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Southbourne often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Southbourne?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Southbourne is The North Street Dental and Implant Clinic Emsworth in Havant, about 1.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Envisage Dental Emsworth (1.3 miles) and East End Lodge Dental Practice (2.9 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Southbourne?

Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Southbourne, 24 practices within 10 miles and 49 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Southbourne?

The nearest practice to Southbourne that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Magnolia House Dental Practice in Havant, about 3.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include Chichester Dental Practice (5.7 miles) and Southsea Orthodontics (5.7 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Southbourne, West Sussex?

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 Southbourne, West Sussex?

Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.

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TitleSouthbourne, West Sussex Clear Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
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