Orthodontic practices near St Francis Court
On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of St Francis Court, 26 practices within 10 and 73 practices within 20. The closest is Coast Dental Health in Portsmouth, 0.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Dental HealthPortsmouth | 0.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (312 reviews) |
| Hampshire Terrace Dental CarePortsmouth | 2.7 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (532 reviews) |
| Victoria Dental PracticeSouthsea | 2.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (36 reviews) |
| SOUTHSEA ORTHODONTIC PRACTICESouthsea | 2.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cathedral Dental PracticeOld Portsmouth | 3.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (6 reviews) |
| Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic PracticePortsmouth | 3.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (868 reviews) |
| Lighthouse Dental Practice LtdPortsmouth | 3.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (589 reviews) |
| Millennium Dental ClinicGosport | 3.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 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 St Francis Court with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Portsmouth, 0.6 miles south; the next are Southsea (2.8 miles south) and Old Portsmouth (3.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 4 | 0.6 miles south |
| Southsea | 2 | 2.8 miles south |
| Old Portsmouth | 1 | 3.1 miles south-west |
| Gosport | 3 | 3.4 miles south-west |
| Waterlooville | 2 | 3.6 miles north-east |
| Havant | 4 | 4.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of St Francis Court
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), 8.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wight ClinicRyde | 5.0 (393 reviews) | 8.4 miles south-west |
| Envisage Dental EmsworthEmsworth | 5.0 (159 reviews) | 5.8 miles east |
| Chichester Orthodontic ClinicChichester | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 12.4 miles east |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 5.0 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
St Francis Court at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Portsmouth |
| 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 | 22.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,777 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 38.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,176 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 19 practices, more than 90% of towns in England |
| Access within Portsmouth | 8th closest to an orthodontic practice of 22 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.9% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Portsmouth |
| Nearest secondary schools | Trafalgar School — next door UTC Portsmouth — 0.1 miles Mayfield School — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 13 schools, about 13,124 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 65 schools, 29,581 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Coast Dental Health, Portsmouth — under a mile Victoria Dental Practice, Southsea — 3 miles Cathedral Dental Practice, Old Portsmouth — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 26 within 10 miles, 73 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 St Francis Court
St Francis Court has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Coast Dental Health in Portsmouth is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 26 practices, and within 20 there are 73.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic Practice (3.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around St Francis Court list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 St Francis Court are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Victoria Dental Practice in Southsea, 2.8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In St Francis Court
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Orthodontist in St Francis Court: If your search for orthodontic treatment in St Francis Court keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Portsmouth.
Area profile for St Francis Court
Officially, St Francis Court is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. With 22.8% of residents under 16, St Francis Court has an above-average share of children. In the census neighbourhood around St Francis Court, 8.9% of the 1,777 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Portsmouth, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, St Francis Court is better served than 90% of towns in England. Families in St Francis Court are served by secondary schools including Trafalgar School (0.0 miles) and UTC Portsmouth (0.1 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. St Francis Court's Local Authority area covers 65 schools and 29,581 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, St Francis Court is roughly mid-table for England.
Widen your local search
Nearby location pages including Hilsea, Vicarage Row, North End, Copnor, Anchorage Park, and Baffins can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Facts about St Francis Court
Just under 1 km north, Hilsea is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice data for St Francis Court
We hold no orthodontic practice records in St Francis Court itself. The nearest recorded are Coast Dental Health in Portsmouth, under a mile away; Victoria Dental Practice in Southsea, about 3 miles away; and Cathedral Dental Practice in Old Portsmouth, about 3 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for St Francis Court
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in St Francis Court helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in St Francis Court
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in St Francis Court — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in St Francis Court Explained
Patients in St Francis Court have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in St Francis Court — Local Context
Practices serving St Francis Court differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By ONS classification, St Francis Court falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in St Francis Court falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. 22.8% of St Francis Court's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around St Francis Court, 8.9% of the 1,777 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Portsmouth, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), St Francis Court has more choice than 90% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near St Francis Court attend schools such as Trafalgar School (0.0 miles) and UTC Portsmouth (0.1 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. St Francis Court's Local Authority has 65 schools educating 29,581 pupils (DfE data). St Francis Court's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. There is no orthodontist on our records in St Francis Court itself. The nearest we do hold are Coast Dental Health in Portsmouth, under a mile away; Victoria Dental Practice in Southsea, about 3 miles away; and Cathedral Dental Practice in Old Portsmouth, about 3 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around St Francis Court. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around St Francis Court
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in St Francis Court, Portsmouth. If you're still deciding, related pages for Hilsea, Vicarage Row, North End, Copnor, Anchorage Park, and Baffins may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in St Francis Court
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in St Francis Court often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St Francis Court?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St Francis Court is Coast Dental Health in Portsmouth, about 0.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Hampshire Terrace Dental Care (2.7 miles) and Victoria Dental Practice (2.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St Francis Court?
Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of St Francis Court, 26 practices within 10 miles and 73 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near St Francis Court?
The nearest practice to St Francis Court that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Victoria Dental Practice in Southsea, about 2.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include SOUTHSEA ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (2.9 miles) and Southsea Orthodontics (3.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in St Francis Court, Portsmouth?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in St Francis Court, Portsmouth?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.