Orthodontic practices near PO37
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of PO37; 4 practices within 10 and 28 practices within 20. The closest is Wight Clinic in Ryde, 6.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wight ClinicRyde | 6.5 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (393 reviews) |
| Isle of Wight Dental ClinicHavenstreet | 6.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (97 reviews) |
| Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRyde | 6.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| ISLE OF WIGHT ORTHODONTICSRyde | 6.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Twenty Dental CareGosport | 11.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (151 reviews) |
| Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic PracticePortsmouth | 11.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (868 reviews) |
| Lighthouse Dental Practice LtdPortsmouth | 11.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (589 reviews) |
| Stoke Road Dental PracticeGosport | 11.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (107 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to PO37 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ryde, 6.5 miles north; the next are Havenstreet (6.8 miles north) and Gosport (11.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ryde | 3 | 6.5 miles north |
| Havenstreet | 1 | 6.8 miles north |
| Gosport | 2 | 11.2 miles north |
| Portsmouth | 2 | 11.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of PO37
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Wight Clinic in Ryde (5.0 from 393 reviews), 6.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wight ClinicRyde | 5.0 (393 reviews) | 6.5 miles north |
| Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic PracticePortsmouth | 4.9 (868 reviews) | 11.3 miles north |
| Lighthouse Dental Practice LtdPortsmouth | 4.9 (589 reviews) | 11.3 miles north |
| Stoke Road Dental PracticeGosport | 4.9 (107 reviews) | 11.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from PO37
From PO37 the nearest practice is Wight Clinic in Ryde, 6.5 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 28.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wight Clinic (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic Practice (11.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 4 of the practices around PO37 list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around PO37 are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic Practice in Ryde, 6.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from PO37 to Wight Clinic is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 25.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
PO37 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Isle of Wight |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 9.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 7,649 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 25.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,049 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Bay Church of England School — 2.0 miles The Island Free School — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,845 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 50 schools, 16,601 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Wight Clinic, Ryde — 6 miles Isle of Wight Dental Clinic, Havenstreet — 7 miles Twenty Dental Care, Gosport — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 28 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | PO36, PO38, PO33, PO34, PO35, PO30, PO32, PO12 |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Teeth straightening near PO37
Most PO37 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for PO37 is Lower Hyde.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near PO37
Where is the nearest orthodontist to PO37?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to PO37 is Wight Clinic in Ryde, about 6.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Isle of Wight Dental Clinic (6.8 miles) and Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic Practice (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near PO37?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of PO37, 4 practices within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ryde, 6.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near PO37?
The nearest practice to PO37 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic Practice in Ryde, about 6.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include ISLE OF WIGHT ORTHODONTICS (6.9 miles) and Twenty Dental Care (11.2 miles).
Which places are in or near the PO37 postcode district?
Places in or next to PO37 include Lower Hyde, Old Village, Shanklin, Upper Hyde, Luccombe Village, Ninham, Sandown and Apse Heath.
How do I find an orthodontist near the PO37 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Lower Hyde, Isle of Wight, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near PO37?
Usually not to begin with — a remote assessment is a valid first step ahead of any clinic visit.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.