Orthodontic practices near Four Crosses
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Four Crosses; 1 practice within 10 and 13 practices within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 6.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 6.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 12.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 12.7 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 14.0 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 14.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 14.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 14.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 14.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Four Crosses with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 6.7 miles north; the next are Bicton (12.2 miles east) and Shrewsbury (12.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 6.7 miles north |
| Bicton | 1 | 12.2 miles east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 12.7 miles east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 19.6 miles north |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 20.2 miles north |
| Wellington | 3 | 23.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Four Crosses
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury (5.0 from 131 reviews), 14.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 14.7 miles east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 12.7 miles east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 12.2 miles east |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.9 (280 reviews) | 14.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Four Crosses at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Powys |
| NHS dental services | Powys Teaching Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Population | 1,438 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,857 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 26.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 98 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 29th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 6.7 miles away, closer than 53% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 7 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 12 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 13 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 13 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 Four Crosses
From Four Crosses the nearest practice is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 6.7 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 13.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (20.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Four Crosses list clear aligners, the nearest 12.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Four Crosses are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 14 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Four Crosses to Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta 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 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £160 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 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Four Crosses
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Orthodontist in Four Crosses: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Four Crosses often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Four Crosses or another part of Sir Powys. Four Crosses — a small village with a population of around 1,438 — is covered on this page specifically.
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Practice data for Four Crosses
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Four Crosses. The nearest recorded are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 7 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 12 miles away; and Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 13 miles away.
Four Crosses in context
Four Crosses is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. Four Crosses's under-16 share sits at 15.2%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,857 residents in Four Crosses's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. People in Four Crosses usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Four Crosses sits among the less deprived areas of Wales.
Local context for Four Crosses
With a population of roughly 1,438, Four Crosses is a small village within Sir Powys. The nearest other location we cover is Llandysilio, under 1 km to the west.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Four Crosses
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Four Crosses helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Four Crosses
Treatment in Four Crosses runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Four Crosses
Patients in Four Crosses have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Four Crosses
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Four Crosses. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Four Crosses
This section helps connect Four Crosses, Sir Powys to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Llandysilio, Rhos Common, Domgay, Llanymynech, Pant, and Llandrinio.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Four Crosses
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Four Crosses often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Four Crosses?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Four Crosses is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 6.7 miles to the north. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (12.2 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (12.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Four Crosses?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Four Crosses, 1 practice within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Oswestry, 6.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Four Crosses?
The nearest practice to Four Crosses that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 14.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Winchester House Dental Practice (14.1 miles) and EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (14.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Four Crosses, Sir Powys?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Four Crosses, Sir Powys?
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.