Orthodontic practices near Gore Cross
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Gore Cross; 38 practices within 20. The closest is Dentalcare Trowbridge, 10.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 10.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 14.1 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| London Road Dental PracticeChippenham | 14.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (120 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 14.2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 14.3 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 14.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 14.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (221 reviews) |
| The High Street Dental Practice - Chippenham (Not accepting new NHS patients)Chippenham | 14.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Gore Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Trowbridge, 10.2 miles north-west; the next are Frome (14.1 miles west) and Chippenham (14.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge | 1 | 10.2 miles north-west |
| Frome | 4 | 14.1 miles west |
| Chippenham | 6 | 14.2 miles north |
| Corsham | 1 | 14.8 miles north-west |
| Salisbury | 8 | 15.3 miles south-east |
| Marlborough | 3 | 15.6 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Gore Cross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (5.0 from 221 reviews), 14.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 14.7 miles north |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 15.3 miles south-east |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 15.3 miles south-east |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 15.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Gore Cross at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wiltshire |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,514 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 49 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 499th closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lavington School — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 910 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 263 schools, 74,539 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 10 miles Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 14 miles London Road Dental Practice, Chippenham — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 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 Gore Cross
The nearest practice to Gore Cross is Dentalcare Trowbridge, 10.2 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. 38 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (10.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (15.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Gore Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 10.2 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 Gore Cross are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dentalcare Trowbridge, 10.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Gore Cross to Dentalcare Trowbridge is roughly 25 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 270 to 530 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £240 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 270 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Gore Cross
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Orthodontist in Gore Cross: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Gore Cross understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Gore Cross or another part of Wiltshire.
More local pages to browse
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Littleton Panell, Little Cheverell, Fiddington Sands, Market Lavington, Lavington Sands, and Easterton Sands.
Where Gore Cross sits locally
Littleton Panell is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north of Gore Cross.
What official data says about Gore Cross
Officially, Gore Cross is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Gore Cross falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Gore Cross's under-16 share sits at 15.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,514 residents in the neighbourhood around Gore Cross, 7.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Gore Cross; the nearest is about 10 miles away. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Gore Cross are served by secondary schools including Lavington School (1.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Gore Cross's Local Authority area covers 263 schools and 74,539 pupils, according to DfE figures. Gore Cross's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Gore Cross is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
What we know about practices near Gore Cross
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Gore Cross itself. The nearest we do hold are Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 10 miles away; Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 14 miles away; and London Road Dental Practice in Chippenham, about 14 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Gore Cross
Starting orthodontic treatment in Gore Cross can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Gore Cross — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Gore Cross Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Gore Cross offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Gore Cross
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Gore Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Gore Cross
If Gore Cross, Wiltshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. If you're still deciding, related pages for Littleton Panell, Little Cheverell, Fiddington Sands, Market Lavington, Lavington Sands, and Easterton Sands may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Gore Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gore Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gore Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gore Cross is Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 10.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Southwest Dental Laboratory (14.1 miles) and London Road Dental Practice (14.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Gore Cross?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Gore Cross, 0 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Trowbridge, 10.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gore Cross?
The nearest practice to Gore Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 10.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Portway Dental Practice (14.2 miles) and Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (14.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gore Cross, Wiltshire?
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 Gore Cross, Wiltshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.