Orthodontic practices near Stony Cross
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Stony Cross; 14 practices within 10 and 69 practices within 20. The closest is Bridgeways Dental in Totton, 6.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeways DentalTotton | 6.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 8.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| Oakley Road Dental PracticeSouthampton | 8.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (205 reviews) |
| ABBEY ORTHODONTICSRomsey | 8.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Brighter Smile Dental Surgery LtdPortswood | 9.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (81 reviews) |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 9.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (82 reviews) |
| Bedford Place DentistSouthampton | 9.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (88 reviews) |
| New Forest OrthodonticsSouthampton | 9.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (653 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stony Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Totton, 6.3 miles east; the next are Ringwood (8.0 miles south-west) and Southampton (8.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Totton | 1 | 6.3 miles east |
| Ringwood | 1 | 8.0 miles south-west |
| Southampton | 10 | 8.3 miles east |
| Romsey | 1 | 8.5 miles north-east |
| Portswood | 3 | 9.5 miles east |
| North Baddesley | 2 | 9.9 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 Stony Cross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Specialist Endodontic Centre in Portswood (5.0 from 92 reviews), 9.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist Endodontic CentrePortswood | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 9.9 miles east |
| Portland Street Dental CareSouthampton | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 9.8 miles east |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 8.0 miles south-west |
| Hendrickse Dental HealthNorth Baddesley | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 9.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stony Cross at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | New Forest |
| 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) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 9.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,317 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.5% aged 16 to 24 and 21.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 20 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Hampshire | 642nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hounsdown School — 6.0 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bridgeways Dental, Totton — 6 miles The Straight Tooth Company, Ringwood — 8 miles Oakley Road Dental Practice, Southampton — 8 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 | 14 within 10 miles, 69 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 Stony Cross
From Stony Cross the nearest practice is Bridgeways Dental in Totton, 6.3 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 are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 69.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hampshire Dentists (9.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 15 of the practices around Stony Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 8.3 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 Stony Cross are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Oakley Road Dental Practice in Southampton, 8.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Stony Cross to Bridgeways Dental 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 160 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stony Cross
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Orthodontist in Stony Cross: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Stony Cross understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Hampshire.
Local treatment availability around Stony Cross
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Stony Cross itself. The nearest recorded are Bridgeways Dental in Totton, about 6 miles away; The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 8 miles away; and Oakley Road Dental Practice in Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Stony Cross at a glance
Upper Canterton is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-east of Stony Cross.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Upper Canterton, Minstead, Lower Canterton, London Minstead, Wittensford, and Bramshaw.
Stony Cross in context
By ONS classification, Stony Cross falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Stony Cross. Stony Cross's under-16 share, 9.5%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Stony Cross, 4% of the 1,317 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Stony Cross has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Stony Cross are Hounsdown School (6.0 miles). Stony Cross's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England.
The Orthodontic Journey in Stony Cross
Many people in Stony Cross delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Stony Cross
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Stony Cross
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Stony Cross. Stony Cross is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Stony Cross falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 9.5% of Stony Cross's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4% of the 1,317 residents in Stony Cross's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Stony Cross; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Families in Stony Cross are served by secondary schools including Hounsdown School (6.0 miles). National deprivation data ranks Stony Cross among England's more deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Stony Cross
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Stony Cross can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Stony Cross — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Stony Cross. Officially, Stony Cross is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Stony Cross falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 9.5% of Stony Cross's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4% of the 1,317 residents in Stony Cross's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Stony Cross; the nearest is about 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Stony Cross are Hounsdown School (6.0 miles). National deprivation data ranks Stony Cross among England's more deprived areas. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Stony Cross. The nearest recorded are Bridgeways Dental in Totton, about 6 miles away; The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 8 miles away; and Oakley Road Dental Practice in Southampton, about 8 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stony Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stony Cross
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Stony Cross, Hampshire alone. You can also browse nearby location pages including Upper Canterton, Minstead, Lower Canterton, London Minstead, Wittensford, and Bramshaw.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stony Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stony Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stony Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stony Cross is Bridgeways Dental in Totton, about 6.3 miles to the east. The next closest are The Straight Tooth Company (8.0 miles) and Oakley Road Dental Practice (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stony Cross?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Stony Cross, 14 practices within 10 miles and 69 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Totton, 6.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stony Cross?
The nearest practice to Stony Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Oakley Road Dental Practice in Southampton, about 8.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include ABBEY ORTHODONTICS (8.5 miles) and Brighter Smile Dental Surgery Ltd (9.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stony Cross, Hampshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Stony Cross, Hampshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.