NHS Treatment in St Cross at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of 1,839 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Winchester Orthodontic Practice, Winchester — under a mile; 10 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kings' School — 1.3 miles The Westgate School — 1.3 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near St Cross
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of St Cross, 23 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is Winchester Orthodontic Practice, 0.1 miles north-west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Winchester Orthodontic Practice, 0.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Orthodontic PracticeWinchester | 0.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (101 reviews) |
| St James & Chesil Dental PracticeWinchester | 0.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (106 reviews) |
| GG OrthodonticsWinchester | 1.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (338 reviews) |
| Oliver's Battery Dental SurgeryWinchester | 1.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (169 reviews) |
| The Smiles StudioEastleigh | 5.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (477 reviews) |
| PortmanDentex Solent OrthodonticsNorth Baddesley | 7.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (118 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to St Cross with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Winchester, 0.1 miles north-west; the next are Eastleigh (5.8 miles south-west) and North Baddesley (7.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 4 | 0.1 miles north-west |
| Eastleigh | 1 | 5.8 miles south-west |
| North Baddesley | 1 | 7.2 miles south-west |
| Southampton | 3 | 8.7 miles south |
| Romsey | 1 | 8.7 miles south-west |
| Portswood | 2 | 9.1 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of St Cross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is GG Orthodontics in Winchester (5.0 from 338 reviews), 1.0 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GG OrthodonticsWinchester | 5.0 (338 reviews) | 1.0 miles north |
| Winchester Orthodontic PracticeWinchester | 5.0 (101 reviews) | 0.1 miles north-west |
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 9.7 miles south |
| Oakley Road Dental PracticeSouthampton | 4.9 (205 reviews) | 10.4 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from St Cross, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Westgate Dental Clinic, 1 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Winchester Orthodontic Practice, under a mile away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around St Cross are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
For families in St Cross, the NHS pathway offers a subsidised route to fixed braces for eligible children. For eligible under-18s it's outstanding value — full treatment at no charge at all. The main limitation is waiting time, which can be substantial across Hampshire.
NHS Orthodontic Access in St Cross
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS orthodontic waiting times in Hampshire vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Practices serving St Cross differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By national deprivation ranking, St Cross sits among the less deprived areas of England. Census 2021 counts 1,839 residents in the neighbourhood around St Cross, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire. St Cross is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. St Cross's under-16 share sits at 16.7%, per the 2021 Census. The closest secondary schools to St Cross are Kings' School (1.3 miles) and The Westgate School (1.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. St Cross has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% of towns in England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in St Cross itself. The closest on record are Winchester Orthodontic Practice, under a mile away; OMU in Owslebury, about 4 miles away; and Oakmount Dental Care in Eastleigh, about 5 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
The NHS Orthodontic Pathway in St Cross
For eligible patients in St Cross, the NHS route follows a defined sequence from dentist to specialist:
- Dental check-up: Your dentist performs an initial IOTN assessment and, if eligible, makes a formal referral.
- Referral to NHS orthodontist: You join the waiting list for the local NHS orthodontic service covering St Cross.
- Specialist assessment: An orthodontist confirms your IOTN score, takes records, and confirms whether NHS treatment proceeds.
- Brace fitting: Metal fixed braces are fitted — typically 60–90 minutes.
- Active treatment: Adjustment appointments every 6–8 weeks for 18–24 months on average.
- Retention: Retainers provided at completion as part of the NHS course of care.
NHS Waiting Times in St Cross
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Hampshire vary and can range from 12 to 36 months from referral to treatment starting. For families where timing is important — particularly approaching the optimal treatment age — private orthodontics eliminates the wait entirely and typically begins within a few weeks of consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in St Cross
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St Cross is Winchester Orthodontic Practice, about 0.1 miles to the north-west. The next closest are City Bridge Dental & Implant Clinic (0.9 miles) and St James & Chesil Dental Practice (0.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St Cross?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of St Cross, 23 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near St Cross?
The nearest practice to St Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Winchester Orthodontic Practice, about 0.1 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include St James & Chesil Dental Practice (0.9 miles) and GG Orthodontics (1.0 miles).
Is St Cross a family area?
Census data puts 16.7% of St Cross's population at under 16.
What NHS area is St Cross in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in St Cross falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board.
What kind of area is St Cross?
ONS classifies St Cross as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is St Cross compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, St Cross is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Are NHS orthodontists the same as private ones?
Often the same specialist orthodontists provide both NHS and private care, sometimes from the same practice. The clinical skill is identical; what differs is the appliance choice, waiting time and level of personalisation between the two funding routes.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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