Braces & Orthodontics in Hampshire
Reviewed by Dr. Faiz Azizan. Compiled by the Dentist Hampshire editorial team from Google Business Profile data and each practice's own website, collected October 2026. No practice pays to be listed or ranked. How we collect and rank.
Orthodontics straightens teeth and corrects bite problems, most often with fixed braces or removable appliances.
What braces typically involves
- An orthodontic assessment, often with X-rays and records
- Fitting of braces or appliances and regular adjustment visits
- A retention phase with retainers once the teeth are in position
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the treatment provided by a specialist orthodontist or a general dentist with orthodontic training?
- How long is the treatment expected to last?
- What happens if a bracket breaks between appointments?
NHS or private?
NHS orthodontic treatment is available mainly for patients under 18 with a clear clinical need; adults are usually treated privately.
This is general information, not clinical advice. See our disclaimer. Costs are not shown because we do not hold verified price data.
Find Hampshire dentists that list braces
Areas where at least five practices state this treatment on their own website:
- Braces & orthodontics in Winchester (20 practices)
- Braces & orthodontics in Southampton (18 practices)
- Top rated braces dentists in New Forest (16 practices)
- Portsmouth dentists offering braces (15 practices)
- Basingstoke dentists offering braces (15 practices)
- Top rated braces dentists in East Hampshire (14 practices)
- Top rated braces dentists in Havant (11 practices)
- Eastleigh dentists offering braces (10 practices)
- Test Valley dentists offering braces (10 practices)
- Top rated braces dentists in Fareham (9 practices)
- Braces & orthodontics in Fleet & Hart (6 practices)
- Aldershot & Farnborough dentists offering braces (6 practices)
- Gosport dentists offering braces (5 practices)
Related treatments
- Invisalign: Invisalign is a brand of clear aligners: a series of removable, custom-made trays that move teeth gradually..
- Check-ups & Hygiene: A routine check-up examines your teeth, gums and mouth; a hygienist appointment removes plaque and tartar and gives cleaning advice..
- Tooth Extraction: A tooth extraction removes a tooth that is too damaged, infected or crowded to keep, including problem wisdom teeth..
Frequently asked questions
What does braces & orthodontics involve?
An orthodontic assessment, often with X-rays and records. Fitting of braces or appliances and regular adjustment visits. A retention phase with retainers once the teeth are in position.
What should I ask a dentist about braces?
Is the treatment provided by a specialist orthodontist or a general dentist with orthodontic training? How long is the treatment expected to last? What happens if a bracket breaks between appointments?
Is braces available on the NHS?
NHS orthodontic treatment is available mainly for patients under 18 with a clear clinical need; adults are usually treated privately.