Orthodontic practices near PO38
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of PO38; 4 practices within 10 and 20 practices within 20. The closest is Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, 8.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight Dental ClinicHavenstreet | 8.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (97 reviews) |
| Wight ClinicRyde | 8.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (393 reviews) |
| Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRyde | 9.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| ISLE OF WIGHT ORTHODONTICSRyde | 9.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 13.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (36 reviews) |
| Twenty Dental CareGosport | 13.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (151 reviews) |
| Stoke Road Dental PracticeGosport | 13.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (107 reviews) |
| Millennium Dental ClinicGosport | 14.1 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (147 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to PO38 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Havenstreet, 8.2 miles north; the next are Ryde (8.9 miles north-east) and Lee-on-the-Solent (13.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Havenstreet | 1 | 8.2 miles north |
| Ryde | 3 | 8.9 miles north-east |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 13.3 miles north |
| Gosport | 3 | 13.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of PO38
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), 8.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wight ClinicRyde | 5.0 (393 reviews) | 8.9 miles north-east |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 5.0 (36 reviews) | 13.3 miles north |
| Millennium Dental ClinicGosport | 4.9 (147 reviews) | 14.1 miles north |
| Stoke Road Dental PracticeGosport | 4.9 (107 reviews) | 13.7 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from PO38
The nearest practice to PO38 is Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, 8.2 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 20.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Isle of Wight Dental Clinic (8.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 5 of the practices around PO38 list clear aligners, the nearest 8.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around PO38 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, 9.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from PO38 to Isle of Wight Dental Clinic is roughly 20 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 210 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 14.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
PO38 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 8.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 6,171 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 21.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 149 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Island Free School — 1.2 miles The Bay Church of England School — 5.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 613 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 50 schools, 16,601 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Isle of Wight Dental Clinic, Havenstreet — 8 miles Wight Clinic, Ryde — 9 miles David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre, Lee-on-the-Solent — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 20 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | PO37, PO36, PO30, PO33, PO32, PO31, PO34, PO35 |
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 PO38
Patients in the PO38 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for PO38 is St Lawrence.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near PO38
Where is the nearest orthodontist to PO38?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to PO38 is Isle of Wight Dental Clinic in Havenstreet, about 8.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Wight Clinic (8.9 miles) and Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic Practice (9.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near PO38?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of PO38, 4 practices within 10 miles and 20 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Havenstreet, 8.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near PO38?
The nearest practice to PO38 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smiles of Wight - Specialist Orthodontic Practice in Ryde, about 9.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include ISLE OF WIGHT ORTHODONTICS (9.4 miles) and David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre (13.3 miles).
Which places are in or near the PO38 postcode district?
Places in or next to PO38 include St Lawrence, Godshill, Lowtherville, Southford, Steephill, Roud, Whiteley Bank and Ventnor.
How do I find an orthodontist near the PO38 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering St Lawrence, Isle of Wight, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near PO38?
Not always. A remote photo assessment can give you a clearer starting point before a full in-person consultation.
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.