--- title: "Octagon Dental Centre | Orthodontist in Southampton" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/octagon-dental-centre description: "Octagon Dental Centre is an orthodontic practice in Southampton. Rated 4.5/5 from 58 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Octagon Dental Centre 531 Bitterne Rd. E, Southampton SO18 5EQ, UK, [Southampton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/southampton) SO18 5EQ 4.5 (58 reviews) Clear Aligners Fixed Braces [023 8043 4194](tel:023 8043 4194) [Visit Website](https://octagonspecialistcentre.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=538168481595744722&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@octagonspecialistcentre.co.uk) ## 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 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## 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 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the SO18 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/so18) ## 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. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Octagon Dental Centre offer NHS treatment? Octagon Dental Centre offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does Octagon Dental Centre offer? Octagon Dental Centre offers Clear Aligners and Fixed Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Octagon Dental Centre offer payment plans? Octagon Dental Centre is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Is Octagon Dental Centre run by a specialist orthodontist? Octagon Dental Centre is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Where is Octagon Dental Centre located? Octagon Dental Centre is located in Southampton. How many orthodontists are there in Southampton? We currently track 10 orthodontic practices in Southampton, of which Octagon Dental Centre is one. What other orthodontists are near Octagon Dental Centre? The nearest other practices on our register are Smilemakers (Bursledon, about 2 miles away), The Dental Group (Portswood, about 2 miles away), and Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic (Southampton, about 2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Octagon Dental Centre, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Octagon Dental Centre on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Southampton View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/southampton) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [Orthodontist vs dentist: what's the difference? 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The nearest is Smilemakers, 2 miles away. | Practice | From Octagon Dental Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Smilemakers](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smilemakers), Bursledon | 2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (379) | | [The Dental Group](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-group), Portswood | 2 miles west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (425) | | [Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/highfield-dental-facial-clinic), Southampton | 2.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (356) | | [Ferry Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ferry-dental-centre), Southampton | 2.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (304) | | [Bedford Place Dentist](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-place-dentist), Southampton | 2.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (88) | | [Hampshire Dentists](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hampshire-dentists), Southampton | 2.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Octagon Dental Centre. [Smilemakers — Bursledon (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smilemakers) [The Dental Group — Portswood (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-group) [Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic — Southampton (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/highfield-dental-facial-clinic) [Ferry Dental Centre — Southampton (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ferry-dental-centre) [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 Southampton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/southampton) ### Not sure which practice to choose? Get a free remote orthodontic assessment — our clinicians review your photos and recommend the best treatment. 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