Orthodontic practices near Stanswood
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Stanswood; 27 practices within 10 and 64 practices within 20. The closest is Smilemakers in Bursledon, 6.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmilemakersBursledon | 6.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (379 reviews) |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 6.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (36 reviews) |
| Isle of Wight Dental ClinicHavenstreet | 7.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (97 reviews) |
| Ferry Dental CentreSouthampton | 7.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (304 reviews) |
| Dentistry @ Oceana BoulevardSouthampton | 7.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 7.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (82 reviews) |
| Octagon Dental CentreSouthampton | 7.9 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (58 reviews) |
| VIDA DentistryFareham | 8.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (335 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stanswood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bursledon, 6.5 miles north; the next are Lee-on-the-Solent (6.6 miles east) and Havenstreet (7.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bursledon | 1 | 6.5 miles north |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 6.6 miles east |
| Havenstreet | 1 | 7.1 miles south-east |
| Southampton | 10 | 7.1 miles north |
| Fareham | 5 | 8.2 miles north-east |
| Gosport | 3 | 8.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stanswood
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), 9.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wight ClinicRyde | 5.0 (393 reviews) | 9.3 miles south-east |
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 8.7 miles north |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 7.8 miles north |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 8.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stanswood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | New Forest |
| 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 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,422 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 25.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 80 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Hampshire | 654th closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy — 3.0 miles Lift New Forest — 3.1 miles Brookfield Community School — 5.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,156 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smilemakers, Bursledon — 6 miles David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre, Lee-on-the-Solent — 7 miles Isle of Wight Dental Clinic, Havenstreet — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 64 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Damira Dental Studios — 4 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 Stanswood
From Stanswood the nearest practice is Smilemakers in Bursledon, 6.5 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 64.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Isle of Wight Dental Clinic (7.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Angus Pringle Orthodontics (8.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Stanswood list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Stanswood are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre in Lee-on-the-Solent, 6.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Stanswood to Smilemakers is roughly 15 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stanswood
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Orthodontist in Stanswood: This page was put together for people in Stanswood who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Hampshire.
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If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Sprat's Down, Calshot, Lepe, Ower, Stonehills, and Ashlett.
Local snapshot of Stanswood
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Sprat's Down, the closest linked location.
Stanswood in context
Stanswood is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Stanswood falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,422 residents in Stanswood's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire. People in Stanswood usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Families in Stanswood are served by secondary schools including Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy (3.0 miles) and Lift New Forest (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Stanswood's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Practice signals around Stanswood
There is no orthodontist on our records in Stanswood itself. The closest on record are Smilemakers in Bursledon, about 6 miles away; David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre in Lee-on-the-Solent, about 7 miles away; and Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, about 7 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Stanswood
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Stanswood 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Stanswood
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Stanswood
Orthodontic treatment in Stanswood is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Stanswood
No orthodontic practice covers Stanswood directly, though Damira Dental Studios (about 4 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Stanswood is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Stanswood's under-16 share sits at 16%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,422 residents in the neighbourhood around Stanswood, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire. Stanswood has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Stanswood are Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy (3.0 miles) and Lift New Forest (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Stanswood 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 Stanswood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stanswood
These local links are here for anyone comparing Stanswood, Hampshire against nearby alternatives. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Sprat's Down, Calshot, Lepe, Ower, Stonehills, and Ashlett.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stanswood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stanswood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stanswood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stanswood is Smilemakers in Bursledon, about 6.5 miles to the north. The next closest are David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre (6.6 miles) and Isle of Wight Dental Clinic (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stanswood?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Stanswood, 27 practices within 10 miles and 64 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bursledon, 6.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stanswood?
The nearest practice to Stanswood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre in Lee-on-the-Solent, about 6.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include VIDA Dentistry (8.2 miles) and DAVID GALE - THE SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC REFERRAL CENTRE (8.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stanswood, Hampshire?
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 Stanswood, Hampshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.