NHS Treatment in Stonehills at a Glance
| 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) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of 1,422 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L, Southampton — 6.9 miles; 10 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lift New Forest — 1.8 miles The Hamble School — 3.8 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.2% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics 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. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L, 6.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE LSouthampton | 6.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 7.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (36 reviews) |
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 7.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (92 reviews) |
| Highfield Dental & Facial ClinicSouthampton | 8.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (356 reviews) |
| Oakley Road Dental PracticeSouthampton | 8.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (205 reviews) |
| VIDA DentistryFareham | 8.1 miles 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 Stonehills with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Southampton, 6.9 miles north; the next are Lee-on-the-Solent (7.2 miles east) and Portswood (7.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 3 | 6.9 miles north |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 7.2 miles east |
| Portswood | 2 | 7.3 miles north |
| Fareham | 3 | 8.1 miles east |
| Gosport | 1 | 8.9 miles east |
| Ryde | 2 | 10.5 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 Specialist Endodontic Centre in Portswood (5.0 from 92 reviews), 7.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 7.3 miles north |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 5.0 (36 reviews) | 7.2 miles east |
| VIDA DentistryFareham | 4.9 (335 reviews) | 8.1 miles east |
| Oakley Road Dental PracticeSouthampton | 4.9 (205 reviews) | 8.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Stonehills, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Damira Dental Studios, 5 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L, 6.9 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Stonehills are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
For families in Stonehills, the NHS pathway offers a subsidised route to fixed braces for eligible children. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. Knowing what the NHS can and cannot provide makes the NHS-versus-private decision clearer.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Stonehills?
Many patients in Hampshire wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Stonehills
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Private treatment in Stonehills trades cost for speed and choice — around £1,500–£3,500 for metal braces, but starting within weeks and with ceramic, lingual and aligner options on the table.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Stonehills
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS orthodontic waiting times in Hampshire vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Stonehills has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Damira Dental Studios — is about 5 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. By national deprivation ranking, Stonehills is roughly mid-table for England. 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. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Stonehills sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Stonehills's under-16 share sits at 16%, per the 2021 Census. 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 has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice 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. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
Orthodontic Eligibility in Stonehills
Whether you or your child qualifies for NHS treatment in Stonehills comes down to a structured assessment. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across Hampshire to decide who receives funded treatment. Understanding the scoring in advance means a more informed conversation with your dentist.
Can Adults Get NHS Braces in Stonehills?
In practice, NHS orthodontic treatment in Stonehills is almost exclusively for patients under 18. Adult NHS orthodontic slots are very limited and reserved for exceptional functional cases. Adults seeking orthodontic treatment should plan for private care — no waiting list and full choice of treatment type.
Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Stonehills
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. Understanding the difference between monitoring, interceptive and definitive treatment helps parents navigate it. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Stonehills
Space maintainers keep the space from a baby tooth lost too soon from closing up, so neighbouring teeth don't drift into the gap before the adult tooth is ready to come through.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Stonehills
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 deprived is Stonehills compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Stonehills is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How many families live in Stonehills?
Census data puts 16% of Stonehills's population at under 16.
What kind of area is Stonehills?
By ONS classification, Stonehills falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
Which NHS body covers Stonehills for dental care?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board.
What if the NHS wait is too long?
Private orthodontic treatment removes the waiting list entirely. It offers the same clinical outcomes with greater choice of brace type and typically a more personalised experience — at higher cost than the NHS charge.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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