Orthodontic practices near Long Cross
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Long Cross; 15 practices within 20. The closest is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 15.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 15.6 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 15.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 16.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 16.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 18.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (149 reviews) |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 18.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Ahmed GiaziriSalisbury | 18.5 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Mid-Wessex OrthodonticsSalisbury | 18.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.0 (8 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Long Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 15.6 miles north; the next are Salisbury (18.1 miles east) and Yeovil (19.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 15.6 miles north |
| Salisbury | 8 | 18.1 miles east |
| Yeovil | 3 | 19.0 miles west |
| Broadstone | 2 | 20.3 miles south-east |
| Poole | 6 | 21.0 miles south-east |
| Ringwood | 1 | 21.4 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Long Cross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Sarum Dental Practice in Salisbury (5.0 from 165 reviews), 18.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 18.5 miles east |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 18.1 miles east |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 18.4 miles east |
| Salisbury Orthodontics LtdSalisbury | 4.9 (210 reviews) | 18.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Long Cross at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dorset |
| NHS dental services | NHS Dorset 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 | 10.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,597 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 18.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 719 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 499th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Shaftesbury School — 0.9 miles Gillingham School — 3.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 782 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 179 schools, 51,332 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 16.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 16 miles Fisherton Dental Care, Salisbury — 18 miles Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 19 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 15 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — under a mile |
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 Long Cross
Long Cross is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 15.6 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 15 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Fisherton Dental Care (18.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (18.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Long Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 16.2 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 Long Cross are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 15.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Long Cross to Southwest Dental Laboratory is roughly 35 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 410 to 810 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £185 to £365 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 240 to 410 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 14.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Long Cross
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Orthodontist in Long Cross: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Long Cross. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Dorset.
Practice data for Long Cross
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Long Cross itself. The nearest recorded are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 16 miles away; Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 18 miles away; and Yeovil Hospital, about 19 miles away.
Local snapshot of Long Cross
The nearest other location we cover is Enmore Green, under 1 km to the north.
Widen your local search
Nearby location pages including Enmore Green, Shaftesbury, Motcombe, Guy's Marsh, Huggler's Hole, and Sedgehill Corner can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Long Cross in context
Long Cross is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Long Cross falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 10.8% of Long Cross's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Long Cross, 5.8% of the 1,597 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Long Cross usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 16 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Long Cross are Shaftesbury School (0.9 miles) and Gillingham School (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Long Cross's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Long Cross among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Long Cross is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 35 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Long Cross
Orthodontic treatment in Long Cross 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Long Cross
Every case in Long Cross follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Long Cross
The orthodontic landscape in Long Cross offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Long Cross
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Long Cross — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Long Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Long Cross
These links help widen your research beyond Long Cross, Dorset if you're open to travelling a little further. Related nearby location pages such as Enmore Green, Shaftesbury, Motcombe, Guy's Marsh, Huggler's Hole, and Sedgehill Corner can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Long Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Long Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Long Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Long Cross is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 15.6 miles to the north. The next closest are Portway Dental Practice (15.7 miles) and Grants House Dentistry (16.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Long Cross?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Long Cross, 0 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 15.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Long Cross?
The nearest practice to Long Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 15.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (18.5 miles) and Sarum Dental Practice (18.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Long Cross, Dorset?
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 Long Cross, Dorset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.