Orthodontic practices near Vicarage Row
On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of Vicarage Row, 26 practices within 10 and 73 practices within 20. The closest is Coast Dental Health in Portsmouth, 0.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Dental HealthPortsmouth | 0.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (312 reviews) |
| Hampshire Terrace Dental CarePortsmouth | 2.7 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (532 reviews) |
| Victoria Dental PracticeSouthsea | 2.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (36 reviews) |
| SOUTHSEA ORTHODONTIC PRACTICESouthsea | 2.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cathedral Dental PracticeOld Portsmouth | 3.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (6 reviews) |
| Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic PracticePortsmouth | 3.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (868 reviews) |
| Lighthouse Dental Practice LtdPortsmouth | 3.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (589 reviews) |
| Millennium Dental ClinicGosport | 3.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (147 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Vicarage Row with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Portsmouth, 0.6 miles south; the next are Southsea (2.8 miles south) and Old Portsmouth (3.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 4 | 0.6 miles south |
| Southsea | 2 | 2.8 miles south |
| Old Portsmouth | 1 | 3.1 miles south-west |
| Gosport | 3 | 3.4 miles south-west |
| Waterlooville | 2 | 3.6 miles north-east |
| Havant | 4 | 4.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Vicarage Row
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), 8.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wight ClinicRyde | 5.0 (393 reviews) | 8.4 miles south-west |
| Envisage Dental EmsworthEmsworth | 5.0 (159 reviews) | 5.8 miles east |
| Chichester Orthodontic ClinicChichester | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 12.4 miles east |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 5.0 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Vicarage Row at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Portsmouth |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 22.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,777 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 38.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,176 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 19 practices, more than 90% of towns in England |
| Access within Portsmouth | 8th closest to an orthodontic practice of 22 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.9% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Portsmouth |
| Nearest secondary schools | Trafalgar School — next door UTC Portsmouth — 0.1 miles Mayfield School — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 13 schools, about 13,124 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 65 schools, 29,581 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Coast Dental Health, Portsmouth — under a mile Victoria Dental Practice, Southsea — 3 miles Cathedral Dental Practice, Old Portsmouth — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 26 within 10 miles, 73 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 Vicarage Row
The nearest practice to Vicarage Row is Coast Dental Health in Portsmouth, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 26 practices, and within 20 there are 73.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic Practice (3.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Vicarage Row list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Vicarage Row are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Victoria Dental Practice in Southsea, 2.8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Vicarage Row
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Orthodontist in Vicarage Row: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Vicarage Row? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Portsmouth and the surrounding area.
Local context for Vicarage Row
Just under 1 km north, Hilsea is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Vicarage Row
Officially, Vicarage Row is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. With 22.8% of residents under 16, Vicarage Row has an above-average share of children. In the census neighbourhood around Vicarage Row, 8.9% of the 1,777 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Portsmouth, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), Vicarage Row has more choice than 90% of towns in England. Families in Vicarage Row are served by secondary schools including Trafalgar School (0.0 miles) and UTC Portsmouth (0.1 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 65 schools and 29,581 pupils across Vicarage Row's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Vicarage Row is roughly mid-table for England.
Local orthodontic signals in Vicarage Row
There is no orthodontist on our records in Vicarage Row itself. The nearest recorded are Coast Dental Health in Portsmouth, under a mile away; Victoria Dental Practice in Southsea, about 3 miles away; and Cathedral Dental Practice in Old Portsmouth, about 3 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
You can also compare treatment pages for Hilsea, St Francis Court, North End, Copnor, Anchorage Park, and Baffins if you are weighing up more than one location.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Vicarage Row
Starting orthodontic treatment in Vicarage Row 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Vicarage Row
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Vicarage Row
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Vicarage Row. Vicarage Row's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Vicarage Row sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Vicarage Row skews family-heavy: 22.8% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.9% of the 1,777 residents in Vicarage Row's census neighbourhood, above the 6.7% average across Portsmouth. Vicarage Row has 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 90% of towns in England. Families in Vicarage Row are served by secondary schools including Trafalgar School (0.0 miles) and UTC Portsmouth (0.1 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 65 schools and 29,581 pupils in Vicarage Row's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Vicarage Row'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.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Vicarage Row
The orthodontic landscape in Vicarage Row offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Vicarage Row
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Vicarage Row. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Vicarage Row
These links help widen your research beyond Vicarage Row, Portsmouth if you're open to travelling a little further. Other local pages worth browsing include Hilsea, St Francis Court, North End, Copnor, Anchorage Park, and Baffins.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Vicarage Row
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Vicarage Row often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Vicarage Row?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Vicarage Row is Coast Dental Health in Portsmouth, about 0.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Hampshire Terrace Dental Care (2.7 miles) and Victoria Dental Practice (2.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Vicarage Row?
Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of Vicarage Row, 26 practices within 10 miles and 73 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Vicarage Row?
The nearest practice to Vicarage Row that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Victoria Dental Practice in Southsea, about 2.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include SOUTHSEA ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (2.9 miles) and Southsea Orthodontics (3.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Vicarage Row, Portsmouth?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Vicarage Row, Portsmouth?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.