Orthodontic practices near Stonehills
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Stonehills; 25 practices within 10 and 64 practices within 20. The closest is Smilemakers in Bursledon, 5.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmilemakersBursledon | 5.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (379 reviews) |
| Ferry Dental CentreSouthampton | 5.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (304 reviews) |
| Dentistry @ Oceana BoulevardSouthampton | 5.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 6.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (82 reviews) |
| Octagon Dental CentreSouthampton | 6.5 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (58 reviews) |
| Bedford Place DentistSouthampton | 6.9 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (88 reviews) |
| Hampshire DentistsSouthampton | 6.9 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (293 reviews) |
| New Forest OrthodonticsSouthampton | 6.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (653 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stonehills with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bursledon, 5.2 miles north; the next are Southampton (5.6 miles north) and Lee-on-the-Solent (7.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bursledon | 1 | 5.2 miles north |
| Southampton | 10 | 5.6 miles north |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 7.2 miles east |
| Portswood | 3 | 7.3 miles north |
| Fareham | 5 | 8.1 miles east |
| Havenstreet | 1 | 8.4 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stonehills
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), 10.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wight ClinicRyde | 5.0 (393 reviews) | 10.5 miles south-east |
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 7.3 miles north |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 6.3 miles north |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 8.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stonehills 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 | 556th 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 | Lift New Forest — 1.8 miles The Hamble School — 3.8 miles Noadswood School — 4.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 504 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smilemakers, Bursledon — 5 miles Ferry Dental Centre, Southampton — 6 miles David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre, Lee-on-the-Solent — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 25 within 10 miles, 64 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Damira Dental Studios — 5 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 Stonehills
The nearest practice to Stonehills is Smilemakers in Bursledon, 5.2 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 25 practices, and within 20 there are 64.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hampshire Dentists (6.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Angus Pringle Orthodontics (8.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Stonehills list clear aligners, the nearest 5.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Stonehills are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L, 6.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Stonehills to Smilemakers is roughly 10 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 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 Stonehills
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Orthodontist in Stonehills: This page was put together for people in Stonehills who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Hampshire.
Widen your local search
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Ashlett, Sprat's Down, Blackfield, Ower, Stanswood, and Calshot.
What official data says about Stonehills
Stonehills — 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. 16% of Stonehills's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,422 residents in Stonehills's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire. People in Stonehills usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Families in Stonehills are served by secondary schools including Lift New Forest (1.8 miles) and The Hamble School (3.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Stonehills close to the England median.
Local snapshot of Stonehills
Ashlett is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-east of Stonehills.
Local provider signals in Stonehills
There is no orthodontist on our records in Stonehills itself. The closest on record are Smilemakers in Bursledon, about 5 miles away; Ferry Dental Centre in Southampton, about 6 miles away; and David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre in Lee-on-the-Solent, about 7 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Stonehills
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Stonehills can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Stonehills
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Stonehills — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Stonehills
Starting orthodontic treatment in Stonehills can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Stonehills
No orthodontic practice covers Stonehills directly, though Damira Dental Studios (about 5 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Officially, Stonehills is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Stonehills falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Stonehills's under-16 share sits at 16%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,422 residents in the neighbourhood around Stonehills, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Stonehills; the nearest is about 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Stonehills are Lift New Forest (1.8 miles) and The Hamble School (3.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Stonehills's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stonehills. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stonehills
This part of the page places Stonehills, Hampshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Ashlett, Sprat's Down, Blackfield, Ower, Stanswood, and Calshot.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Stonehills
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stonehills often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stonehills?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stonehills is Smilemakers in Bursledon, about 5.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Ferry Dental Centre (5.6 miles) and Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard (5.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stonehills?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Stonehills, 25 practices within 10 miles and 64 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bursledon, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stonehills?
The nearest practice to Stonehills that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L, about 6.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre (7.2 miles) and Specialist Endodontic Centre (7.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stonehills, Hampshire?
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 Stonehills, Hampshire?
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.