Orthodontic practices near Three Legged Cross
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Three Legged Cross, 27 practices within 10 and 40 practices within 20. The closest is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 3.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 3.8 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| Wallisdown Dental PracticeBournemouth | 7.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (274 reviews) |
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 7.6 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (758 reviews) |
| New Leaf DentalBournemouth | 7.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (73 reviews) |
| Poole Orthodontics UKBroadstone | 8.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 2.8 (48 reviews) |
| POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTDBroadstone | 8.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dorset OrthodonticsBournemouth | 8.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (63 reviews) |
| Teeth on the HeathPoole | 8.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (550 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Three Legged Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ringwood, 3.8 miles east; the next are Bournemouth (7.2 miles south) and Broadstone (8.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ringwood | 1 | 3.8 miles east |
| Bournemouth | 10 | 7.2 miles south |
| Broadstone | 2 | 8.2 miles south-west |
| Poole | 8 | 8.5 miles south-west |
| Christchurch | 5 | 8.8 miles south-east |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 9.0 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 Three Legged Cross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Stories in Bournemouth (5.0 from 758 reviews), 7.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 7.6 miles south |
| Penn Hill DentalParkstone | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 9.0 miles south |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 3.8 miles east |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 15.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Three Legged 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 1,492 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,130 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 26.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 969 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Dorset | 88th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | Emmanuel Church of England Middle School — 1.6 miles West Moors Middle School — 2.1 miles Ferndown Upper School — 3.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 674 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 | The Straight Tooth Company, Ringwood — 4 miles Wallisdown Dental Practice, Bournemouth — 7 miles Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 40 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 Three Legged Cross
Three Legged Cross is 3.8 miles from The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 40.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 740 Dental (8.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (8.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Three Legged Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 7.2 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 Three Legged Cross are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, 7.2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Three Legged Cross
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Orthodontist in Three Legged Cross: People weighing up braces or aligners in Three Legged Cross can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Dorset. Three Legged Cross — a small village with a population of around 1,492 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local treatment availability around Three Legged Cross
There is no orthodontist on our records in Three Legged Cross itself. The nearest we do hold are The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 4 miles away; Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, about 7 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 8 miles away.
A quick look at Three Legged Cross
With a population of roughly 1,492, Three Legged Cross is a small village within Dorset. The nearest other location we cover is Crab Orchard, around 1 km to the north.
The local picture in Three Legged Cross
Three Legged Cross is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Three Legged Cross falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 18.1% of Three Legged Cross's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,130 residents in the neighbourhood around Three Legged Cross, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Dorset. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Three Legged Cross are served by secondary schools including Emmanuel Church of England Middle School (1.6 miles) and West Moors Middle School (2.1 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 179 schools and 51,332 pupils in Three Legged Cross's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Three Legged Cross is roughly mid-table for England.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Crab Orchard, Dewlands Common, West Moors, Woolsbridge, Mannington, and Verwood are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
All Orthodontic Options in Three Legged Cross Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Three Legged Cross offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Three Legged Cross
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Three Legged Cross
Starting orthodontic treatment in Three Legged Cross can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Three Legged Cross
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Three Legged Cross — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Three Legged Cross is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Three Legged Cross's under-16 share sits at 18.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,130 residents in Three Legged Cross's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Dorset. Regionally, 16.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Three Legged Cross are Emmanuel Church of England Middle School (1.6 miles) and West Moors Middle School (2.1 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Three Legged Cross's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Three Legged Cross close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Three Legged Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Three Legged Cross
These links help widen your research beyond Three Legged Cross, Dorset if you're open to travelling a little further. For a broader comparison, pages for Crab Orchard, Dewlands Common, West Moors, Woolsbridge, Mannington, and Verwood follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Three Legged Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Three Legged Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Three Legged Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Three Legged Cross is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 3.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Wallisdown Dental Practice (7.2 miles) and Smile Stories (7.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Three Legged Cross?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Three Legged Cross, 27 practices within 10 miles and 40 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Three Legged Cross?
The nearest practice to Three Legged Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wallisdown Dental Practice in Bournemouth, about 7.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include New Leaf Dental (7.7 miles) and POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (8.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Three Legged Cross, Dorset?
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 Three Legged Cross, Dorset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.