Orthodontic practices near Tinkers Cross
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Tinkers Cross; 9 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 6.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 6.5 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 8.8 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Ahmed GiaziriSalisbury | 9.0 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Mid-Wessex OrthodonticsSalisbury | 9.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (8 reviews) |
| Salisbury Orthodontics LtdSalisbury | 9.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (210 reviews) |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 9.1 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (149 reviews) |
| Inspire Orthodontic CentreSalisbury | 9.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 9.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (165 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tinkers Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ringwood, 6.5 miles south; the next are Salisbury (8.8 miles north) and Romsey (13.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ringwood | 1 | 6.5 miles south |
| Salisbury | 8 | 8.8 miles north |
| Romsey | 1 | 13.6 miles east |
| Totton | 1 | 13.7 miles east |
| Christchurch | 5 | 13.9 miles south |
| Bournemouth | 10 | 14.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tinkers 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), 14.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile StoriesBournemouth | 5.0 (758 reviews) | 14.2 miles south |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 9.3 miles north |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 9.1 miles north |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 6.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tinkers 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,732 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 28.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 390 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Hampshire | 654th closest to an orthodontic practice of 737 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Hampshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Burgate School and Sixth Form — 0.6 miles The Trafalgar School at Downton — 4.0 miles Cranborne Middle School — 5.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,073 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Straight Tooth Company, Ringwood — 6 miles The Private Treatment Centre, Salisbury — 9 miles ABBEY ORTHODONTICS, Romsey — 14 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 | 9 within 10 miles, 59 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | SP6 |
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 Tinkers Cross
From Tinkers Cross the nearest practice is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, 6.5 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 59.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Fisherton Dental Care (9.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Tinkers Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 8.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Tinkers Cross are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd, 9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Tinkers Cross to The Straight Tooth Company 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tinkers Cross
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Orthodontist in Tinkers Cross: This page was put together for people in Tinkers Cross who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Hampshire.
The local picture in Tinkers Cross
By ONS classification, Tinkers Cross falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Tinkers Cross falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.1% of Tinkers Cross's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,732 residents in Tinkers Cross's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.1% average across Hampshire. People in Tinkers Cross usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Tinkers Cross attend schools such as The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.6 miles) and The Trafalgar School at Downton (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Tinkers Cross among England's less deprived areas.
What local practice data suggests in Tinkers Cross
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Tinkers Cross. The nearest we do hold are The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 6 miles away; The Private Treatment Centre in Salisbury, about 9 miles away; and ABBEY ORTHODONTICS in Romsey, about 14 miles away.
Where Tinkers Cross sits locally
Fordingbridge is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-east of Tinkers Cross.
Continue your local research
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All Orthodontic Options in Tinkers Cross Explained
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Treatment Options in Tinkers Cross — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Tinkers Cross — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Tinkers Cross — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 17.1% of Tinkers Cross's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,732 residents in the neighbourhood around Tinkers Cross, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Hampshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Tinkers Cross; the nearest is about 7 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Tinkers Cross are The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.6 miles) and The Trafalgar School at Downton (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Tinkers Cross falls in a less deprived area than most of England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Tinkers Cross itself. The nearest we do hold are The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 6 miles away; The Private Treatment Centre in Salisbury, about 9 miles away; and ABBEY ORTHODONTICS in Romsey, about 14 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
The Orthodontic Journey in Tinkers Cross
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Areas We Cover Around Tinkers Cross
If Tinkers Cross, Hampshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Nearby pages covering Fordingbridge, Horseport, Lower Burgate, Outwick, Upper Burgate, and Breamore may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tinkers Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tinkers Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tinkers Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tinkers Cross is The Straight Tooth Company in Ringwood, about 6.5 miles to the south. The next closest are The Private Treatment Centre (8.8 miles) and Ahmed Giaziri (9.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tinkers Cross?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Tinkers Cross, 9 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ringwood, 6.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tinkers Cross?
The nearest practice to Tinkers Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd, about 9.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include Sarum Dental Practice (9.3 miles) and INSPIRE ORTHODONTICS (9.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tinkers Cross, Hampshire?
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 Tinkers Cross, Hampshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.