Orthodontic practices near Cross
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Cross; 4 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 5.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 5.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 6.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 6.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 6.5 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 10.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 10.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 10.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| East Quay Medical CentreBridgwater | 12.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (84 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Weston-super-Mare, 5.9 miles north-west; the next are Mendip (10.4 miles south-east) and Bridgwater (12.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 5.9 miles north-west |
| Mendip | 3 | 10.4 miles south-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 12.5 miles south-west |
| Bristol | 16 | 15.5 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 15.7 miles north-east |
| Penarth | 2 | 17.2 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Nik Gogna in Bristol (5.0 from 44 reviews), 15.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 15.6 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 15.6 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 15.7 miles north-east |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 15.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cross at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Somerset |
| NHS dental services | NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 337 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,225 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 21.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 74 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 449th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Kings of Wessex Academy — 3.2 miles Fairlands Middle School — 3.6 miles Churchill Academy & Sixth Form — 3.7 miles |
| Schools in council area | 303 schools, 79,343 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 6 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 10 miles East Quay Medical Centre, Bridgwater — 12 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, 38 within 20 miles |
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.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Cross
The nearest practice to Cross is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 5.9 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 38.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Weston Orthodontic Centre (6.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (15.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cross are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 6.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 16 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cross to Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre 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 150 to 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cross
Somerset12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Cross
Orthodontist in Cross: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Cross keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Cross itself or elsewhere in Somerset. Cross — a small village with a population of around 337 — is covered on this page specifically.
Cross in context
By ONS classification, Cross falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Cross falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.2% of Cross's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,225 residents in the neighbourhood around Cross, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Cross has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Cross are The Kings of Wessex Academy (3.2 miles) and Fairlands Middle School (3.6 miles). There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Cross's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Cross sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cross is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 16 miles away.
About Cross
Cross has a population of around 337, making it a small village within Somerset. The nearest other location we cover is Lower Weare, around 1 km to the south-west.
Continue your local research
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Lower Weare, Compton Bishop Village, Weare, Badgworth, Alston Sutton, and Axbridge may also help.
Local orthodontic signals in Cross
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cross itself. The nearest recorded are Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 6 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 10 miles away; and East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, about 12 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Cross
Orthodontic treatment in Cross is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cross
What's available in Cross depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Cross — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 16.2% of Cross's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Cross, 7.6% of the 2,225 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Cross; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Cross are The Kings of Wessex Academy (3.2 miles) and Fairlands Middle School (3.6 miles). DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Cross's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Cross sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Cross is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Cross
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Cross has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
How to Choose in Cross
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Cross practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cross
If Cross, Somerset is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Related nearby location pages such as Lower Weare, Compton Bishop Village, Weare, Badgworth, Alston Sutton, and Axbridge can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cross is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 5.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Weston Orthodontic Centre (6.2 miles) and The Houston Group Endodontic Referral Center (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cross?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cross, 4 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Weston-super-Mare, 5.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cross?
The nearest practice to Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 6.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (10.4 miles) and Priory Dental (10.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cross, Somerset?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cross, Somerset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.