--- title: "Orthodontists in Portswood, Southampton | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/portswood description: "Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Portswood, Southampton: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Portswood Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Portswood, Southampton by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Portswood](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/portswood) ## Compare Orthodontists in Portswood 3 practices are on our register for Portswood. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/brighter-smile-dental-surgery-ltd) | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.3 (81 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Specialist Endodontic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/specialist-endodontic-centre) PO4 8QT | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 5.0 (92 reviews) | Under a mile | | [The Dental Group](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-group) SO17 1QL | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (425 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Portswood at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Southampton | | 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 | Less deprived than most of England | | Population | 14,831 | | Residents under 16 | 13.7% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 2,210 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 32.9% aged 16 to 24 and 25% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 22% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 2,358 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 14.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 21 practices, more than 92% of towns in England | | Access within Southampton | 5th closest to an orthodontic practice of 32 places in the county (the county median is 0.5 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Southampton | | Nearest secondary schools | Cantell School — 0.8 miles Bitterne Park School — 0.9 miles Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton — 1.1 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 10,509 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 83 schools, 35,292 pupils (DfE) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Bevois Valley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bevois-valley) [Hampton Park](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hampton-park) [St Denys](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/st-denys) [Bevois Mount](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bevois-mount) [Swaythling](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/swaythling) [South Stoneham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/south-stoneham) [All Areas in Southampton](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/southampton) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Portswood How many orthodontists are there in Portswood? There are 3 orthodontic practices on our register for Portswood, 2 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Portswood offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Portswood: Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd, Specialist Endodontic Centre. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Portswood has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Specialist Endodontic Centre has the highest average rating on our register for Portswood: 5.0 from 92 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. 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. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Portswood, Southampton | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/portswood](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/portswood) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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