--- title: "Smilemakers | Orthodontist in Bursledon" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smilemakers description: "Smilemakers is an orthodontic practice in Bursledon. Rated 4.8/5 from 379 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Smilemakers Beaufort House, Hamble Ln, Bursledon, Southampton SO31 8BR, UK, [Southampton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bursledon) SO31 8BR 4.8 (379 reviews) Clear Aligners Invisalign Lingual Braces [023 8044 2626](tel:023 8044 2626) [Visit Website](https://www.smilemakers.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6275685893151596216&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@smilemakers.co.uk) ## About This Practice Smilemakers is a registered orthodontic provider serving Bursledon and the surrounding area. Patients can be treated with Invisalign, Clear Aligners, and Lingual Braces, depending on suitability. This is a private orthodontic practice. On-site parking and wheelchair access are both reported to be available. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Octagon Dental Centre in Southampton (about 2 miles away), Ferry Dental Centre in Southampton (about 3 miles away), and Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard in Southampton (about 4 miles away). Monthly payment plans are reported to be available for those paying privately. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. 379 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.8/5. one patient wrote: “I feel that I received high quality dental care at a competitive price. I would highly recommend Smilemakers.” Another review, from one patient, reads: “Smilemakers are the best dentist I’ve ever had, everyone from the reception to the dental nurse are friendly and helpful.” Smilemakers is located at Beaufort House, Hamble Ln, Bursledon, Southampton SO31 8BR, UK (SO31 8BR). This is the only practice we currently have on record for Bursledon. ## Smilemakers at a Glance | Address | Beaufort House, Hamble Ln, Bursledon, Southampton SO31 8BR, UK, Bursledon, SO31 8BR | | --- | --- | | 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, Invisalign, Lingual Braces | | Public rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 379 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Octagon Dental Centre, Southampton — 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 Smilemakers Smilemakers sits in a census neighbourhood of 2,442 residents, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families here are closest to Oasis Academy Mayfield (1.0 miles). Patients here can choose from one other orthodontic practice within three miles. | Neighbourhood residents | 2,442 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 37.5% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Oasis Academy Mayfield (1.0 miles); The Hamble School (1.4 miles); Weston Secondary School (1.5 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 1 (1 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) | | Residents in SO31 | 11,138 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in SO31 | 6.4% | | Residents per square kilometre in SO31 | 910 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the SO31 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/so31) ## NHS Orthodontics in Bursledon 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. Smilemakers is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Smilemakers offer NHS treatment? Smilemakers offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does Smilemakers offer? Smilemakers offers Invisalign, Clear Aligners, and Lingual Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Smilemakers offer payment plans? Smilemakers is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Is Smilemakers accessible? Smilemakers is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Smilemakers located? Smilemakers is located in Southampton. How many orthodontists are there in Bursledon? Smilemakers is currently the only orthodontic practice we track in Bursledon. What other orthodontists are near Smilemakers? The nearest other practices on our register are Octagon Dental Centre (Southampton, about 2 miles away), Ferry Dental Centre (Southampton, about 3 miles away), and Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard (Southampton, about 4 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Smilemakers, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Smilemakers on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Southampton View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bursledon) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [Lingual braces explained View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/lingual-braces) [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 Smilemakers on our register: 0 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Octagon Dental Centre, 2 miles away. | Practice | From Smilemakers | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Octagon Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/octagon-dental-centre), Southampton | 2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.5 (58) | | [Ferry Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ferry-dental-centre), Southampton | 3.1 miles west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (304) | | [Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentistry-oceana-boulevard), Southampton | 3.5 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | specialist, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (212) | | [Portland Street Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/portland-street-dental-care), Southampton | 3.7 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 5.0 (82) | | [Bedford Place Dentist](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-place-dentist), Southampton | 3.9 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (88) | | [Hampshire Dentists](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hampshire-dentists), Southampton | 3.9 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 Smilemakers. [Octagon Dental Centre — Southampton (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/octagon-dental-centre) [Ferry Dental Centre — Southampton (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ferry-dental-centre) [Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard — Southampton (4 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentistry-oceana-boulevard) [Portland Street Dental Care — Southampton (4 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/portland-street-dental-care) [Bedford Place Dentist — Southampton (4 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-place-dentist) [Hampshire Dentists — Southampton (4 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hampshire-dentists) [Compare All Orthodontists in Bursledon](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bursledon) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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