Orthodontic practices near SO42
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of SO42; 13 practices within 10 and 74 practices within 20. The closest is Bridgeways Dental in Totton, 7.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeways DentalTotton | 7.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Dentistry @ Oceana BoulevardSouthampton | 8.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 8.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (82 reviews) |
| Ferry Dental CentreSouthampton | 8.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (304 reviews) |
| Oakley Road Dental PracticeSouthampton | 8.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (205 reviews) |
| New Forest OrthodonticsSouthampton | 8.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (653 reviews) |
| SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE LSouthampton | 8.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Bedford Place DentistSouthampton | 8.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (88 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to SO42 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Totton, 7.2 miles north; the next are Southampton (8.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Totton | 1 | 7.2 miles north |
| Southampton | 7 | 8.2 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of SO42
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Portland Street Dental Care in Southampton (5.0 from 82 reviews), 8.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 8.4 miles north-east |
| New Forest OrthodonticsSouthampton | 4.9 (653 reviews) | 8.8 miles north-east |
| Ferry Dental CentreSouthampton | 4.9 (304 reviews) | 8.4 miles north-east |
| Dentistry @ Oceana BoulevardSouthampton | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 8.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SO42
The nearest practice to SO42 is Bridgeways Dental in Totton, 7.2 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 13 practices, and within 20 there are 74.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: 4 of the practices around SO42 list clear aligners, the nearest 8.2 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around SO42 are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Oakley Road Dental Practice in Southampton, 8.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from SO42 to Bridgeways Dental 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 190 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
SO42 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | New Forest |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 3,821 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 21.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 22 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Priestlands School — 4.4 miles Applemore College — 5.6 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bridgeways Dental, Totton — 7 miles Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard, Southampton — 8 miles Specialist Endodontic Centre, Portswood — 9 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 | 13 within 10 miles, 74 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | SO41, SO43, SO40, PO41, PO40, PO39, BH25, SO45 |
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 SO42
A typical orthodontic search around SO42 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for SO42 is Dilton.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SO42
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SO42?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SO42 is Bridgeways Dental in Totton, about 7.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard (8.2 miles) and Portland Street Dental Care (8.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SO42?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of SO42, 13 practices within 10 miles and 74 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Totton, 7.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SO42?
The nearest practice to SO42 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Oakley Road Dental Practice in Southampton, about 8.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include SOUTHAMPTON ORTHODONTIC CENTRE L (8.8 miles).
Which places are in or near the SO42 postcode district?
Places in or next to SO42 include Dilton, Brockenhurst, Sandy Down, Pilley, Warborne, Balmerlawn, Boldre and Bull Hill.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SO42 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Dilton, Hampshire, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near SO42?
Yes — the online assessment is available to patients across the UK, including Dilton, Hampshire, subject to clinical suitability.
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.