Orthodontic practices near Cross Ways
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Cross Ways; 28 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Implant Clinic in Bath, 6.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 6.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (47 reviews) |
| Chelsea Road DentalBath | 6.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (33 reviews) |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 6.5 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (167 reviews) |
| OrthodonticsBath | 6.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC DEPARTMENTBath | 6.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 7.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 7.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Circus DentalBath | 7.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (63 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cross Ways with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bath, 6.4 miles north-east; the next are Bristol (9.1 miles north) and Kingswood (9.8 miles north).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cross Ways
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath (5.0 from 167 reviews), 6.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 6.5 miles north-east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 6.4 miles north-east |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 9.6 miles north-west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 9.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cross Ways at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bath and North East Somerset |
| NHS dental services | NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,700 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 27.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 111 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Bath and North East Somerset | 104th closest to an orthodontic practice of 141 places in the county (the county median is 4.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Bath and North East Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Somervale Secondary School — 3.3 miles Norton Hill Academy — 3.7 miles Writhlington School — 4.5 miles |
| Schools in council area | 89 schools, 31,546 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Implant Clinic, Bath — 6 miles Church Road Dental Practice, Bristol — 9 miles Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — 10 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 | 28 within 10 miles, 61 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 Ways
The nearest practice to Cross Ways is The Dental Implant Clinic in Bath, 6.4 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 28 practices, and within 20 there are 61.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Bristol Dental Practice (9.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (9.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Cross Ways list clear aligners, the nearest 6.4 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 Cross Ways are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, 6.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 10 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cross Ways to The Dental Implant Clinic 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 170 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cross Ways
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Teeth straightening options in Cross Ways
Orthodontist in Cross Ways: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Cross Ways. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Bath and North East Somerset and the surrounding area.
The local picture in Cross Ways
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Cross Ways sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 1,700 residents in Cross Ways's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. Cross Ways has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Cross Ways are Somervale Secondary School (3.3 miles) and Norton Hill Academy (3.7 miles). Cross Ways's Local Authority area covers 89 schools and 31,546 pupils, according to DfE figures. Cross Ways's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cross Ways is about 10 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Facts about Cross Ways
Rotcombe is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Cross Ways.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Related pages for Rotcombe, Barrow Vale, High Littleton, Clutton Hill, Hobb's Wall, and Farmborough are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Practice data for Cross Ways
There is no orthodontist on our records in Cross Ways itself. The closest on record are The Dental Implant Clinic in Bath, about 6 miles away; Church Road Dental Practice in Bristol, about 9 miles away; and Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 10 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Cross Ways
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Cross Ways can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Cross Ways — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Cross Ways. Cross Ways — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 16.2% of Cross Ways's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 1,700 residents in Cross Ways's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. Cross Ways has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Cross Ways are served by secondary schools including Somervale Secondary School (3.3 miles) and Norton Hill Academy (3.7 miles). DfE figures put 89 schools and 31,546 pupils across Cross Ways's Local Authority. Cross Ways falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cross Ways is about 10 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cross Ways itself. The nearest recorded are The Dental Implant Clinic in Bath, about 6 miles away; Church Road Dental Practice in Bristol, about 9 miles away; and Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 10 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
The Orthodontic Journey in Cross Ways
Orthodontic treatment in Cross Ways is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Cross Ways
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Cross Ways
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Cross Ways — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cross Ways. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cross Ways
These links help widen your research beyond Cross Ways, Bath and North East Somerset if you're open to travelling a little further. Other local pages worth browsing include Rotcombe, Barrow Vale, High Littleton, Clutton Hill, Hobb's Wall, and Farmborough.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cross Ways
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cross Ways often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cross Ways?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cross Ways is The Dental Implant Clinic in Bath, about 6.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Chelsea Road Dental (6.5 miles) and Aquae Sulis Dental (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cross Ways?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cross Ways, 28 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bath, 6.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cross Ways?
The nearest practice to Cross Ways that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, about 6.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include ORTHODONTIC DEPARTMENT (6.7 miles) and Circus Dental (7.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cross Ways, Bath and North East Somerset?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cross Ways, Bath and North East Somerset?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.