Orthodontic practices near Upper Pennington
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Upper Pennington; 4 practices within 10 and 64 practices within 20. The closest is Hoburne Dental Practice in Christchurch, 7.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoburne Dental PracticeChristchurch | 7.3 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (100 reviews) |
| Robinsons Dental PracticeChristchurch | 9.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (230 reviews) |
| Cheriton Dental PracticeChristchurch | 9.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (431 reviews) |
| Christchurch OrthodonticsChristchurch | 9.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (130 reviews) |
| Pearl Fine Dental CareChristchurch | 10.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (67 reviews) |
| Bridgeways DentalTotton | 11.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 11.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| 740 DentalBournemouth | 11.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (203 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Pennington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Christchurch, 7.3 miles west; the next are Totton (11.3 miles north) and Ringwood (11.4 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | 5 | 7.3 miles west |
| Totton | 1 | 11.3 miles north |
| Ringwood | 1 | 11.4 miles north-west |
| Bournemouth | 9 | 11.7 miles west |
| Southampton | 10 | 12.0 miles north-east |
| Portswood | 3 | 13.2 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Pennington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Stories in Bournemouth (5.0 from 758 reviews), 13.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 13.6 miles west |
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 13.2 miles north-east |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 12.3 miles north-east |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 11.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Pennington 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,542 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 22.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 557 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Hampshire | 691st closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Priestlands School — 0.7 miles The Arnewood School — 4.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,205 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hoburne Dental Practice, Christchurch — 7 miles Bridgeways Dental, Totton — 11 miles The Straight Tooth Company, Ringwood — 11 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 64 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | SO41 |
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 Upper Pennington
From Upper Pennington the nearest practice is Hoburne Dental Practice in Christchurch, 7.3 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 64.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 740 Dental (11.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Upper Pennington list clear aligners, the nearest 7.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Pennington are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Christchurch Orthodontics, 9.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upper Pennington to Hoburne Dental Practice 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Pennington
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Orthodontist in Upper Pennington: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Upper Pennington understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Hampshire.
Upper Pennington in numbers
Heading east for around 2 km brings you to Lymington, the closest linked location.
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If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Lymore, Boldre, Lower Pennington, Battramsley, Lymington, and Sandy Down.
Local treatment availability around Upper Pennington
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upper Pennington itself. The nearest recorded are Hoburne Dental Practice in Christchurch, about 7 miles away; Bridgeways Dental in Totton, about 11 miles away; and The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 11 miles away.
Upper Pennington in context
By ONS classification, Upper Pennington falls under urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Upper Pennington falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.4% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,542 residents in Upper Pennington's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.1% average across Hampshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Upper Pennington; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Upper Pennington attend schools such as Priestlands School (0.7 miles) and The Arnewood School (4.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Upper Pennington falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
All Orthodontic Options in Upper Pennington Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Upper Pennington can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Upper Pennington — Local Context
Practices serving Upper Pennington differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Upper Pennington is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Upper Pennington's under-16 share sits at 15.4%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Pennington, 7.2% of the 1,542 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Hampshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Upper Pennington has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Families in Upper Pennington are served by secondary schools including Priestlands School (0.7 miles) and The Arnewood School (4.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Upper Pennington falls in a less deprived area than most of England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Pennington itself. The nearest we do hold are Hoburne Dental Practice in Christchurch, about 7 miles away; Bridgeways Dental in Totton, about 11 miles away; and The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 11 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Upper Pennington
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Upper Pennington helps you ask the right questions. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Upper Pennington — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Pennington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Pennington
These links help widen your research beyond Upper Pennington, Hampshire if you're open to travelling a little further. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Lymore, Boldre, Lower Pennington, Battramsley, Lymington, and Sandy Down.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Pennington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Pennington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Pennington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Pennington is Hoburne Dental Practice in Christchurch, about 7.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Robinsons Dental Practice (9.3 miles) and Cheriton Dental Practice (9.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Pennington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upper Pennington, 4 practices within 10 miles and 64 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Christchurch, 7.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Pennington?
The nearest practice to Upper Pennington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Christchurch Orthodontics, about 9.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Pearl Fine Dental Care (10.8 miles) and 740 Dental (11.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Pennington, Hampshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Pennington, Hampshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.