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Orthodontic practices near Stamshaw

On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Stamshaw, 27 practices within 10 and 72 practices within 20. The closest is Coast Dental Health in Portsmouth, 1.1 miles east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Coast Dental HealthPortsmouth1.1 miles east––✓4.9 (312 reviews)
Hampshire Terrace Dental CarePortsmouth1.8 miles south––✓4.8 (532 reviews)
Cathedral Dental PracticeOld Portsmouth2.1 miles south–––5.0 (6 reviews)
Victoria Dental PracticeSouthsea2.1 miles south✓––4.6 (36 reviews)
SOUTHSEA ORTHODONTIC PRACTICESouthsea2.2 miles south✓–––
Millennium Dental ClinicGosport2.3 miles south-west––✓4.9 (147 reviews)
Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic PracticePortsmouth2.5 miles south–✓✓4.9 (868 reviews)
Lighthouse Dental Practice LtdPortsmouth2.5 miles south–––4.9 (589 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Stamshaw with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Portsmouth, 1.1 miles east; the next are Old Portsmouth (2.1 miles south) and Southsea (2.1 miles south).

PlacePracticesNearest
Portsmouth41.1 miles east
Old Portsmouth12.1 miles south
Southsea22.1 miles south
Gosport32.3 miles south-west
Fareham54.2 miles north-west
Lee-on-the-Solent14.7 miles west

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stamshaw

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), 7.3 miles south-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Wight ClinicRyde5.0 (393 reviews)7.3 miles south-west
Envisage Dental EmsworthEmsworth5.0 (159 reviews)6.8 miles east
Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham5.0 (48 reviews)4.6 miles north-west
David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent5.0 (36 reviews)4.7 miles west

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

Stamshaw at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaPortsmouth
NHS dental servicesNHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1621.7% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,521 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally8.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 36.9% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car30% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre10,236 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health20.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles18 practices, more than 89% of towns in England
Access within Portsmouth14th closest to an orthodontic practice of 22 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county8.2% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Portsmouth
Nearest secondary schoolsMayfield School — 0.9 miles
Trafalgar School — 1.1 miles
UTC Portsmouth — 1.2 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles12 schools, about 12,203 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area65 schools, 29,581 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesCoast Dental Health, Portsmouth — 1 miles
Cathedral Dental Practice, Old Portsmouth — 2 miles
Victoria Dental Practice, Southsea — 2 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles27 within 10 miles, 72 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 Stamshaw

Stamshaw is 1.1 miles from Coast Dental Health in Portsmouth, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 72.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic Practice (2.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Stamshaw list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 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 Stamshaw 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, 2.1 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Stamshaw

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Orthodontist in Stamshaw: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Stamshaw, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is relevant to searches focused on both Stamshaw and the wider Portsmouth area.

What local practice data suggests in Stamshaw

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Stamshaw itself. The nearest recorded are Coast Dental Health in Portsmouth, about a mile away; Cathedral Dental Practice in Old Portsmouth, about 2 miles away; and Victoria Dental Practice in Southsea, about 2 miles away.

Continue your local research

Nearby location pages including Tipner, Landport, Whale Island, North End, Portsmouth, and Somers Town can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.

A quick look at Stamshaw

Tipner is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Stamshaw.

The local picture in Stamshaw

Officially, Stamshaw is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Stamshaw falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Stamshaw's under-16 share sits at 21.7%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.2% of the 1,521 residents in Stamshaw's census neighbourhood, above the 6.7% average across Portsmouth. Stamshaw has 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 89% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Stamshaw attend schools such as Mayfield School (0.9 miles) and Trafalgar School (1.1 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 65 schools and 29,581 pupils in Stamshaw's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Stamshaw's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Stamshaw

Patients in Stamshaw 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.

Treatment Options in Stamshaw — Local Context

Practices serving Stamshaw differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By ONS classification, Stamshaw falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. 21.7% of Stamshaw's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,521 residents in the neighbourhood around Stamshaw, 8.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Portsmouth. With 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, Stamshaw is better served than 89% of towns in England. Families in Stamshaw are served by secondary schools including Mayfield School (0.9 miles) and Trafalgar School (1.1 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. Stamshaw's Local Authority has 65 schools educating 29,581 pupils (DfE data). Stamshaw falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. There is no orthodontist on our records in Stamshaw itself. The nearest recorded are Coast Dental Health in Portsmouth, about a mile away; Cathedral Dental Practice in Old Portsmouth, about 2 miles away; and Victoria Dental Practice in Southsea, about 2 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.

The Orthodontic Journey in Stamshaw

Orthodontic treatment in Stamshaw is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.

Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

Treatment in Stamshaw runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Stamshaw

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stamshaw?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stamshaw is Coast Dental Health in Portsmouth, about 1.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Hampshire Terrace Dental Care (1.8 miles) and Cathedral Dental Practice (2.1 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Stamshaw?

Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Stamshaw, 27 practices within 10 miles and 72 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stamshaw?

The nearest practice to Stamshaw that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Victoria Dental Practice in Southsea, about 2.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include SOUTHSEA ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (2.2 miles) and Twenty Dental Care (3.2 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stamshaw, Portsmouth?

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 Stamshaw, Portsmouth?

Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.

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TitleStamshaw, Portsmouth Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified11 October 2026
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