Orthodontic practices near St Lawrence
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of St Lawrence; 2 practices within 10 and 20 practices within 20. The closest is Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, 9.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight Dental ClinicHavenstreet | 9.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (97 reviews) |
| Wight ClinicRyde | 10.0 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (393 reviews) |
| Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRyde | 10.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| ISLE OF WIGHT ORTHODONTICSRyde | 10.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 14.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (36 reviews) |
| Twenty Dental CareGosport | 14.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (151 reviews) |
| Stoke Road Dental PracticeGosport | 14.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (107 reviews) |
| Millennium Dental ClinicGosport | 15.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 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 Lawrence with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Havenstreet, 9.4 miles north; the next are Ryde (10.0 miles north) and Lee-on-the-Solent (14.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Havenstreet | 1 | 9.4 miles north |
| Ryde | 3 | 10.0 miles north |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 14.5 miles north |
| Gosport | 3 | 14.7 miles north |
| Portsmouth | 4 | 15.2 miles north-east |
| Old Portsmouth | 1 | 15.3 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 St Lawrence
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), 10.0 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wight ClinicRyde | 5.0 (393 reviews) | 10.0 miles north |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 18.9 miles north |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 5.0 (36 reviews) | 14.5 miles north |
| Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic PracticePortsmouth | 4.9 (868 reviews) | 15.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
St Lawrence 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 8.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,376 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 4.9% aged 16 to 24 and 15.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 500 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Isle of Wight | 100th closest to an orthodontic practice of 121 places in the county (the county median is 5.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.9% here, against 5.3% across neighbourhoods in Isle of Wight |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Island Free School — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 613 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 50 schools, 16,601 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Isle of Wight Dental Clinic, Havenstreet — 9 miles Wight Clinic, Ryde — 10 miles David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre, Lee-on-the-Solent — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 20 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Island Dental Care — 2 miles |
| Postcode districts | PO38 |
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 Lawrence
The nearest practice to St Lawrence is Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, 9.4 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 20.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Isle of Wight Dental Clinic (9.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic Practice (15.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around St Lawrence list clear aligners, the nearest 9.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around St Lawrence 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, 10.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from St Lawrence to Isle of Wight Dental Clinic is roughly 20 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 240 to 490 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £220 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 16.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In St Lawrence
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Orthodontist in St Lawrence: If your search for orthodontic treatment in St Lawrence keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Isle of Wight.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Southford, Niton, Steephill, Lowtherville, The Orchard, and Roud may also help.
Facts about St Lawrence
The nearest other location we cover is Niton, around 2 km to the west.
Local treatment availability around St Lawrence
We hold no orthodontic practice records in St Lawrence itself. The closest on record are Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, about 9 miles away; Wight Clinic in Ryde, about 10 miles away; and David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre in Lee-on-the-Solent, about 14 miles away.
Area profile for St Lawrence
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, St Lawrence sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 8.6% of residents under 16, St Lawrence skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around St Lawrence, 3.9% of the 1,376 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 5.3% average across Isle of Wight, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of St Lawrence; the nearest is about 9 miles away. The closest secondary schools to St Lawrence are The Island Free School (1.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 50 schools and 16,601 pupils in St Lawrence's Local Authority area, per DfE data. St Lawrence sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for St Lawrence
Many people in St Lawrence delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in St Lawrence
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in St Lawrence
St Lawrence has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Island Dental Care — is about 2 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. St Lawrence — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 8.6% of St Lawrence's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.9% of the 1,376 residents in St Lawrence's census neighbourhood, below the 5.3% average across Isle of Wight. People in St Lawrence usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near St Lawrence attend schools such as The Island Free School (1.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 50 schools and 16,601 pupils across St Lawrence's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts St Lawrence close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in St Lawrence
Patients in St Lawrence have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in St Lawrence
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 St Lawrence. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around St Lawrence
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in St Lawrence, Isle of Wight. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Southford, Niton, Steephill, Lowtherville, The Orchard, and Roud.
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Frequently Asked Questions in St Lawrence
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in St Lawrence often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St Lawrence?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St Lawrence is Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, about 9.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Wight Clinic (10.0 miles) and Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic Practice (10.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St Lawrence?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of St Lawrence, 2 practices within 10 miles and 20 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Havenstreet, 9.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near St Lawrence?
The nearest practice to St Lawrence that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic Practice in Ryde, about 10.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include ISLE OF WIGHT ORTHODONTICS (10.5 miles) and David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre (14.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in St Lawrence, Isle of Wight?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in St Lawrence, Isle of Wight?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.