--- title: "Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd | Orthodontist in Portswood" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/brighter-smile-dental-surgery-ltd description: "Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd, orthodontist in Portswood: address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd 31 Burgess Rd, Bassett, Southampton SO16 7AP, UK, [Totton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/portswood) 4.3 (81 reviews) NHS Braces [023 8052 9543](tel:023 8052 9543) [Visit Website](https://www.brightersmiledentalsurgery.com) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2201072803491095170&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:brightersmile31@gmail.com) ## About This Practice Patients in Portswood can be seen at Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd. Patients have rated this practice 4.3/5 across 81 reviews. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Its 4.3 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Portswood. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic in Southampton (about 1 mile away), Specialist Endodontic Centre in Portswood (about 1 mile away), and The Dental Group in Portswood (about 1 mile away). Patients can be treated with NHS Braces, depending on suitability. Monthly payment plans are reported to be available for those paying privately. This practice provides both NHS and private orthodontic care. We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Portswood, including this one. Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd is located at 31 Burgess Rd, Bassett, Southampton SO16 7AP, UK. ## Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd at a Glance | Address | 31 Burgess Rd, Bassett, Southampton SO16 7AP, UK, Portswood | | --- | --- | | 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 | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | NHS Braces | | Public rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 81 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic, Southampton — 1 miles | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd Around Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd the 2021 Census counts 1,383 residents, with 4.8% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Upper Shirley High School is the closest secondary school, 0.5 miles from the practice. Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd is one of 12 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Of the 11 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 11th. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,383 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.8% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 33.6% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Upper Shirley High School (0.5 miles); Cantell School (1.0 miles); St Mark's Church of England School (1.3 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 11 (4 offer NHS, 6 list clear aligners, 4 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 11th of 11 rated practices within three miles | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. ## NHS Orthodontics in Portswood 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. Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd offer NHS treatment? Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd offer? Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd offer payment plans? Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Where is Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd located? Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd is located in Totton. How many orthodontists are there in Portswood? We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Portswood, of which Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd? 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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. What other orthodontists are near Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd? The nearest other practices on our register are Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic (Southampton, about 1 mile away), Specialist Endodontic Centre (Portswood, about 1 mile away), and The Dental Group (Portswood, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Totton View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/portswood) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 4 list fixed braces. The nearest is Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic, 1 miles away. | Practice | From Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/highfield-dental-facial-clinic), Southampton | 1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (356) | | [The Dental Group](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-group), Portswood | 1.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (425) | | [Specialist Endodontic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/specialist-endodontic-centre), Portswood | 1.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (92) | | [Oakley Road Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/oakley-road-dental-practice), Southampton | 1.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (205) | | [Bedford Place Dentist](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-place-dentist), Southampton | 1.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (88) | | [Hampshire Dentists](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hampshire-dentists), Southampton | 1.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (293) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd. [Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic — Southampton (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/highfield-dental-facial-clinic) [The Dental Group — Portswood (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-group) [Specialist Endodontic Centre — Portswood (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/specialist-endodontic-centre) [Oakley Road Dental Practice — Southampton (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/oakley-road-dental-practice) [Bedford Place Dentist — Southampton (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-place-dentist) [Hampshire Dentists — Southampton (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hampshire-dentists) [Compare All Orthodontists in Portswood](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/portswood) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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