Orthodontic practices near The Hummicks
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of The Hummicks; 15 practices within 10 and 67 practices within 20. The closest is Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard in Southampton, 6.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry @ Oceana BoulevardSouthampton | 6.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| Ferry Dental CentreSouthampton | 6.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (304 reviews) |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 6.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (82 reviews) |
| New Forest OrthodonticsSouthampton | 7.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (653 reviews) |
| SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE LSouthampton | 7.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Bedford Place DentistSouthampton | 7.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (88 reviews) |
| Hampshire DentistsSouthampton | 7.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (293 reviews) |
| SmilemakersBursledon | 7.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (379 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Hummicks with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Southampton, 6.2 miles north; the next are Bursledon (7.4 miles north-east) and Totton (7.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 10 | 6.2 miles north |
| Bursledon | 1 | 7.4 miles north-east |
| Totton | 1 | 7.7 miles north |
| Portswood | 3 | 7.7 miles north |
| Havenstreet | 1 | 10.5 miles south-east |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 10.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Hummicks
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), 7.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 7.7 miles north |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 6.6 miles north |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 11.7 miles east |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 5.0 (36 reviews) | 10.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Hummicks 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,085 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 16 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Hampshire | 635th closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lift New Forest — 2.6 miles Noadswood School — 3.4 miles Applemore College — 3.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 504 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard, Southampton — 6 miles Smilemakers, Bursledon — 7 miles Specialist Endodontic Centre, Portswood — 8 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 | 15 within 10 miles, 67 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 The Hummicks
From The Hummicks the nearest practice is Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard in Southampton, 6.2 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 15 practices, and within 20 there are 67.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Hampshire Dentists (7.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Angus Pringle Orthodontics (11.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around The Hummicks list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Hummicks are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L, 7.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Hummicks to Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Hummicks
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in The Hummicks, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both The Hummicks and the wider Hampshire area.
Local orthodontic signals in The Hummicks
We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Hummicks itself. The nearest recorded are Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard in Southampton, about 6 miles away; Smilemakers in Bursledon, about 7 miles away; and Specialist Endodontic Centre in Portswood, about 8 miles away.
About The Hummicks
Bailey's Hard is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of The Hummicks.
The local picture in The Hummicks
By ONS classification, The Hummicks falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. 15.2% of The Hummicks's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,085 residents in the neighbourhood around The Hummicks, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Hampshire. The Hummicks has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Families in The Hummicks are served by secondary schools including Lift New Forest (2.6 miles) and Noadswood School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. The Hummicks sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can also compare treatment pages for Bailey's Hard, Keeping, Beaulieu, Bucklers Hard, Gilbury Hard, and Exbury if you are weighing up more than one location.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for The Hummicks
Orthodontic treatment in The Hummicks 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in The Hummicks
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Hummicks
Orthodontic practices in and around The Hummicks vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, The Hummicks is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in The Hummicks. 15.2% of The Hummicks's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,085 residents in the neighbourhood around The Hummicks, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Hampshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of The Hummicks; the nearest is about 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to The Hummicks are Lift New Forest (2.6 miles) and Noadswood School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. The Hummicks'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.
All Orthodontic Options in The Hummicks Explained
Patients in The Hummicks have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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 The Hummicks
Every mainstream option is available to patients in The Hummicks — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Hummicks. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Hummicks
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare The Hummicks, Hampshire with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Bailey's Hard, Keeping, Beaulieu, Bucklers Hard, Gilbury Hard, and Exbury can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Hummicks
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Hummicks often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Hummicks?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Hummicks is Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard in Southampton, about 6.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Ferry Dental Centre (6.2 miles) and Portland Street Dental Care (6.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Hummicks?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Hummicks, 15 practices within 10 miles and 67 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Southampton, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Hummicks?
The nearest practice to The Hummicks that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L, about 7.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Oakley Road Dental Practice (7.7 miles) and Specialist Endodontic Centre (7.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Hummicks, Hampshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Hummicks, Hampshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.