Orthodontic practices near Wildern
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Wildern, 35 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is Smilemakers in Bursledon, 2.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmilemakersBursledon | 2.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (379 reviews) |
| Octagon Dental CentreSouthampton | 2.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (58 reviews) |
| South Cliff Dental Group, Central SouthamptonEastleigh | 4.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (640 reviews) |
| Highfield Dental & Facial ClinicSouthampton | 4.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (356 reviews) |
| The Dental GroupPortswood | 4.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (425 reviews) |
| Ferry Dental CentreSouthampton | 4.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (304 reviews) |
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 4.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (92 reviews) |
| Bedford Place DentistSouthampton | 4.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (88 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wildern with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bursledon, 2.1 miles south-west; the next are Southampton (2.3 miles west) and Eastleigh (4.1 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bursledon | 1 | 2.1 miles south-west |
| Southampton | 10 | 2.3 miles west |
| Eastleigh | 4 | 4.1 miles north-west |
| Portswood | 3 | 4.2 miles west |
| Owslebury | 2 | 6.2 miles north |
| Fareham | 5 | 6.9 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 Wildern
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Winchester Orthodontic Practice (5.0 from 101 reviews), 9.1 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester Orthodontic PracticeWinchester | 5.0 (101 reviews) | 9.1 miles north |
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 4.5 miles west |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 4.7 miles west |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 6.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wildern at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Eastleigh |
| 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 | 20.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,537 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 31.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,203 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within Hampshire | 208th closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.1 miles away, closer than 67% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.6% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wildern School — 0.2 miles Deer Park School — 0.7 miles Woodlands Community College — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 6,718 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smilemakers, Bursledon — 2 miles Octagon Dental Centre, Southampton — 2 miles South Cliff Dental Group, Central Southampton, Eastleigh — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 35 within 10 miles, 61 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 Wildern
The nearest practice to Wildern is Smilemakers in Bursledon, 2.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 35 practices, and within 20 there are 61.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic (4.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Angus Pringle Orthodontics (6.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Wildern list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Wildern are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic in Southampton, 4.2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wildern
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Orthodontist in Wildern: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Wildern keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Hampshire.
Local snapshot of Wildern
The nearest other location we cover is Shamblehurst, under 1 km to the north.
Practice signals around Wildern
There is no orthodontist on our records in Wildern itself. The nearest recorded are Smilemakers in Bursledon, about 2 miles away; Octagon Dental Centre in Southampton, about 2 miles away; and South Cliff Dental Group, Central Southampton in Eastleigh, about 4 miles away.
What official data says about Wildern
ONS classifies Wildern as urban: 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 Wildern. Census data puts 20.8% of Wildern's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,537 residents in the neighbourhood around Wildern, 9.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Hampshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (13), Wildern has more choice than 81% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Wildern attend schools such as Wildern School (0.2 miles) and Deer Park School (0.7 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Wildern is roughly mid-table for England.
Continue your local research
Pages for Shamblehurst, Hedge End, Dowd's Farm, Boorley Green, Netley Hill, and Lower Swanwick follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Wildern
Orthodontic treatment in Wildern 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Wildern
Not every practice near Wildern offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. ONS classifies Wildern as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Wildern falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. 20.8% of Wildern's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Wildern, 9.6% of the 1,537 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Hampshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (13), Wildern has more choice than 81% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Wildern attend schools such as Wildern School (0.2 miles) and Deer Park School (0.7 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Wildern sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Wildern
The orthodontic landscape in Wildern offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Wildern — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Wildern vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Wildern is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Wildern falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 20.8% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Wildern, 9.6% of the 1,537 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Hampshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Wildern has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% of towns in England. Families in Wildern are served by secondary schools including Wildern School (0.2 miles) and Deer Park School (0.7 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Wildern sits close to the England average for deprivation. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Wildern. The closest on record are Smilemakers in Bursledon, about 2 miles away; Octagon Dental Centre in Southampton, about 2 miles away; and South Cliff Dental Group, Central Southampton in Eastleigh, about 4 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wildern. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wildern
If Wildern, Hampshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Other local pages worth browsing include Shamblehurst, Hedge End, Dowd's Farm, Boorley Green, Netley Hill, and Lower Swanwick.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wildern
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wildern often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wildern?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wildern is Smilemakers in Bursledon, about 2.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Octagon Dental Centre (2.3 miles) and South Cliff Dental Group, Central Southampton (4.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wildern?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Wildern, 35 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wildern?
The nearest practice to Wildern that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic in Southampton, about 4.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Specialist Endodontic Centre (4.5 miles) and SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L (4.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wildern, Hampshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Wildern, Hampshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.