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Specialist Smiles Near Southampton
Southampton patients can access international orthodontic expertise, advanced aligner planning and integrated gum care at Aline Specialists in nearby Winchester.
Those searching for a Dental practice in Southampton can reach our Winchester orthodontic centre in approximately 20–25 minutes by car, depending on traffic.
- 25 mins away
- 15,000 cases
- Complex case care
- 0% finance
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Dentist in Southampton
Aline Specialists welcomes patients from Southampton at its dedicated specialist orthodontic centre in Winchester, approximately 20–25 minutes away by car. The practice is not located in Southampton; all consultations and treatments take place at 1 Bridge Street, Winchester, SO23 9BH.
Patients receive care from internationally recognised Specialist Orthodontists who lecture and teach other clinicians, supported by digital intraoral scanning, smile simulation, AI-assisted monitoring and evidence-based treatment planning. Adult, teen and children’s orthodontics are coordinated with oral hygiene to protect gum health and support predictable long-term stability.
From Southampton
Travel north from Southampton using the A33 and M3, leave towards Bar End Road and continue along Chesil Street. Turn towards Bridge Street for 1 Bridge Street.
From Southampton
Frequent direct services connect Southampton Central and Winchester Station, with many journeys taking approximately 16–17 minutes. Continue from the station towards Bridge Street by foot, bus or taxi.
From Southampton
The Bluestar 1 service travels from Southampton to Winchester via Bassett, Chandler’s Ford, Otterbourne and Compton. Alight at Winchester Bus Station, close to Bridge Street.
Parking
Patients arriving from Southampton can use Chesil Street Multi-Storey Car Park, which is close to Aline Specialists and provides paid city-centre parking. The practice is reached with a short walk towards Bridge Street.
Winchester Park and Ride is another option when central traffic is busy or a patient prefers not to drive into the centre. Before leaving Southampton, check current traffic conditions, car-park opening times, available spaces and payment arrangements to allow enough time before the appointment.
Why Choose Our Dental Practice?
Southampton patients can access a nearby centre focused exclusively on specialist orthodontics, complex treatment planning and healthy long-term outcomes. The team regularly assesses:
- Severe tooth crowding
- Complex bite problems
- Protruding front teeth
- Growth-related concerns
- Gum and plaque issues
Signs That You Need a dentist in Southampton
Choosing a trusted orthodontic practice can be important when tooth position, bite function or jaw development affects cleaning, chewing, appearance or confidence. Patients searching for a dental practice in Southampton may need advice about crowding, spacing, deep bites, open bites, crossbites, protruding teeth or orthodontic relapse.
Aline Specialists is located nearby in Winchester and offers adult orthodontics, teen orthodontics, children’s orthodontics, clear aligners, fixed orthodontics, lingual orthodontics, ceramic orthodontics, metal orthodontics, oral hygiene and teeth whitening. Specialist assessment helps determine whether treatment, monitoring or improved preventive care is the most suitable response.
Adult Orthodontics
Bite and alignment care
Teen Orthodontics
Growth-aware teen care
Children’s Orthodontics
Early growth monitoring
Clear Aligners
Removable alignment care
Fixed Braces
Crowding and bite care
Oral Hygiene
Plaque and gum prevention
Dental practice near Southampton: specialist care, healthy smiles and 0% finance options.
Choose specialist orthodontic care built on recognised competence, extensive experience and careful aesthetics, with personalised planning for every patient journey.

Specialist Orthodontists contribute to professional associations, speak at national and international congresses, and apply evidence-based knowledge to every treatment plan.

With 15,000 treated cases, the team brings extensive clinical experience to straightforward and complex orthodontics, supporting careful, individual treatment decisions.

Every plan considers natural smile aesthetics, facial harmony and quality materials, while preserving healthy function and long-term orthodontic stability overall.
Dental Check-Up in Southampton: What to Expect
Southampton patients attending their first appointment in Winchester begin with a detailed conversation about current concerns, medical history and previous dental care.
The Specialist Orthodontist then evaluates tooth alignment, bite function, facial proportions, jaw relationships and gum health.
Digital scans, photographs and panoramic radiography may be used where clinically necessary. The team analyses the findings before explaining the diagnosis, treatment choices, likely duration, responsibilities and fees.
Patients are encouraged to ask questions, and no treatment is recommended solely for cosmetic reasons without first considering oral health, function and long-term stability.

GDC Number: 245368

Dr. Damon Taheri
SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIST
BDS University of Bristol 2013
After graduating from the University of Bristol, Dr Damon went on to specialise in orthodontics (teeth straightening) at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. This has been voted the top university in the world within this field. A fan of evidence-based treatments and outcomes, he specialises in the Invisalign® system to empower his patients with a minimally disrupted lifestyle to achieve the smile they want.
Such is his proficiency with this clear aligner system that he is officially ranked as one of the top 300 Invisalign® Specialists globally. With his involvement in the planning, reviewing, and refining (if needed) of Invisalign® cases here at Aline in Winchester, he brings a world-class level of care and attention to your treatment and outcome.
Such is his advocacy of the efficiency of the revolutionary Invisalign® system that he also lectures on it to fellow dental professionals all around the UK. This is undertaken alongside his brother, Dr Ramtin Taheri, as part of their Aligners brand and ‘The Complete Aligner Programme’.
He maintains that patients can achieve the smile they want in a healthy way respecting the integrity of the teeth while still making sure that the journey there is as comfortable, efficient and successful as possible. Therefore, his involvement with Invisalign® cases attunes to a safe and seamless ethos that patients love and appreciate.
Dr Damon is also a fan of advancements and technology within the dental industry and makes use of digital dentistry for treatments.
This includes the use of handheld scanners instead of older (and messier dental moulds), software that can show patients the projected results of their smile (even before their Invisalign® treatment begins) and fostering clear channels of communication so that patients are cared for and considered even when they are not physically in the clinic for treatment in person.

GDC Number: 179105

Dr. Ramtin Taheri
SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIST
MDDr Gothenburg 2009
Dr Ramtin is a graduate of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden which has been voted top in the world for dentistry. He further went on to specialise in the area of orthodontics (teeth straightening) and is now a Specialist Orthodontist and skilled in this area of teeth straightening.
Due to his knowledge and skill, he has been chosen to speak at many conferences and events around the world and is also a speaker for 3M. Along with his brother Dr Damon Taheri, he also lectures other dental professionals across the UK about the Invisalign® system as part of their Aligners courses.
When it comes to teeth straightening, Dr Ramtin is a big fan and advocate of the clear Invisalign® aligner system for the healthy and effective straightening of teeth. In fact, he is officially ranked by Invisalign® among the top 300 Invisalign® Specialists in the world.
Patients trust his skill and sensibilities when it comes to their teeth and achieving the smile of perfectly straight teeth they have always wanted to have. He is also one of the very few professionals in the UK who can make use of mini-screws as part of the treatment too, to be able to help with tooth movement when it comes to mesialising and more complex cases. He has also won awards for completing the best children’s case in the UK.
Here at Aline in Winchester, Dr Ramtin helps to plan, review and refine Invisalign® cases for patients to ensure prime results and outcomes for both complex and straightforward cases. His involvement in your treatment plan brings an enviable level of knowledge that patients benefit from as they receive a world-class level of care.
Invisalign® patients also receive complimentary bonded retainers (placed behind their teeth) to help maintain their straight teeth placement after their Invisalign® treatment; as Dr Ramtin is passionate about providing patients with lifelong changes to their bite function, jaw alignment, teeth and smile overall.


Dr. Ilias Marinopoulos
SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIST
DDS Msc (Gothenburg, Sweden)
Dr Ilias Marinopoulos attended Gothenburg University in Sweden where he received his Speciality certificate in Orthodontics as well as a Masters with Distinction. Dr Marinopoulos has successfully treated thousands of cases, achieving and maintaining Diamond Apex status for many years.
He is part of the top 300 Specialist Providers of Invisalign® in the World. He is also the number one provider of Invisalign® in Europe, Middle East and Africa since 2020.
He spends his time working between different private practices in Wimpole Street and Harley Street. Dr Marinopoulos and Drs Taheri share their expertise and teach nationally and internationally on treatments with clear aligners.
Ilias has had an interesting mix of experience and education. In 2002 he completed his study at the University of Athens Dental School before working in a military hospital for a total of three years.
He then attended The Royal University of Aarhus in Denmark to master the complexities of orthodontics.
After this, he attained the level of specialist orthodontist after studying in Sweden in 2006 at the University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska Academy.
His studies here were completed in 2009 where he impressed, coming out with an MSc at distinction level.
Ilias is currently undertaking a Masters in Lingual Orthodontics in Basel, Switzerland.
He is one of the UK’s most experienced specialist orthodontists providing Incognito lingual braces, and he has been recognised as Incognito’s top global user. He is also a proficient Invisalign provider and supervises the majority of Invisalign cases at Aline in Winchester.
Ilias is driven to overcome all of the challenges posed in complicated orthodontic cases. It is his firm belief that all faces have a natural beauty waiting to be revealed and that he can work to do it.
Ilias speaks English, Greek and Swedish.
Adult Orthodontics in Southampton
Adults travelling from Southampton can access a team experienced in advanced clear aligners, fixed orthodontics and complex bite management. Treatment can address crowding, gaps, deep bites, open bites and crossbites, as well as coordinate alignment with other dental care where needed. Digital smile simulation helps communicate proposed changes, while specialist biomechanics guide individual tooth movement. The team also integrates periodontal assessment and professional hygiene, which is particularly important for patients with gum recession, thin gingival tissues or a greater risk of inflammation during orthodontic treatment.
Teen Orthodontics in Southampton
Teenagers from Southampton can visit the Winchester centre for treatment designed around growth patterns, bite development and everyday routines. Available systems include fixed metal braces, ceramic braces and clear aligners, selected according to complexity, cooperation and oral health. Digital scanning avoids traditional impressions in many cases, while remote monitoring may support clear aligner patients between appointments. The orthodontists provide parents and teenagers with clear explanations of treatment stages, hygiene requirements, appliance wear and retention, helping them take an informed and active role in care.
Every smile, bite and treatment journey is different. Our aim is to provide personalised orthodontic care, clear clinical guidance and thoughtful support at every stage.
To arrange an initial consultation, discuss your concerns or request further information, please contact our team. We will take the time to listen carefully, answer your questions and help you understand the most appropriate next step.
Children’s Orthodontics in Southampton
Early orthodontic care for children from Southampton focuses on identifying crossbites, limited space and differences in jaw development while growth is ongoing. The Specialist Orthodontists determine whether an interceptive appliance could guide healthier development or whether observation is preferable. Palatal expansion may be considered when the upper jaw is narrow and treatment is clinically indicated. Every plan is tailored to the child’s stage of eruption and growth, with digital records and review appointments used to monitor progress and decide whether a later phase of comprehensive orthodontics may be required.
Contact Dental Clinic in Southampton
Patients from Southampton can contact Aline Specialists to arrange an appointment at the practice’s Winchester clinic, approximately 20–25 minutes away by car and connected by direct rail and bus services.
Whether you are exploring adult clear aligners, braces for a teenager or an early assessment for a child, the team will listen carefully and provide a clear clinical explanation of the appropriate next steps. Contact us for information about appointments, travel, parking or finance. We remain transparent that the clinic is based in Winchester while regularly caring for patients who travel from Southampton.
This is where specialist care, digital precision and personal attention come together in a modern, welcoming environment designed around every orthodontic journey.