Octagon Dental Centre
531 Bitterne Rd. E, Southampton SO18 5EQ, UK, Southampton SO18 5EQ
4.5 (58 reviews)
About This Practice
Octagon Dental Centre is an orthodontic practice based in Southampton, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Smilemakers in Bursledon (about 2 miles away), The Dental Group in Portswood (about 2 miles away), and Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic in Southampton (about 2 miles away). The practice is reported to offer finance options for private patients. The practice has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 58 reviews. Octagon Dental Centre is one of 10 orthodontic practices we track in Southampton. Across the practices we list in Southampton, the review-weighted average rating is 4.9; this practice's 4.5 is below that. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. A specialist orthodontist is reported to be involved in treatment planning at this practice. Treatments offered include Clear Aligners and Fixed Braces. The practice address is 531 Bitterne Rd. E, Southampton SO18 5EQ, UK, postcode SO18 5EQ.
Octagon Dental Centre at a Glance
| Address | 531 Bitterne Rd. E, Southampton SO18 5EQ, UK, Southampton, SO18 5EQ |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| 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) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces |
| Public rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 58 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Smilemakers, Bursledon — 2 miles |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Octagon Dental Centre
Around Octagon Dental Centre the 2021 Census counts 1,846 residents, with 4.9% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. The nearest secondary school is Woodlands Community College, 0.7 miles away. Patients here can choose from 11 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 11 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 11th.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,846 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 31.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Woodlands Community College (0.7 miles); Oasis Academy Sholing (0.7 miles); Bitterne Park School (1.3 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 11 (3 offer NHS, 6 list clear aligners, 3 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 11th of 11 rated practices within three miles |
| Residents in SO18 | 9,016 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in SO18 | 21.3% |
| Residents per square kilometre in SO18 | 6,061 |
NHS Orthodontics in Southampton
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 dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board.
Octagon Dental Centre is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Octagon Dental Centre on our register: 1 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Smilemakers, 2 miles away.
| Practice | From Octagon Dental Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smilemakers, Bursledon | 2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (379) |
| The Dental Group, Portswood | 2 miles west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (425) |
| Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic, Southampton | 2.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (356) |
| Ferry Dental Centre, Southampton | 2.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (304) |
| Bedford Place Dentist, Southampton | 2.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (88) |
| Hampshire Dentists, Southampton | 2.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (293) |
Practice information is compiled from official public sources and practice websites. CQC records are acknowledged under the Open Government Licence where applicable. This listing is informational and is not a clinical endorsement.
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