Orthodontic practices near Winter's Cross
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Winter's Cross; 9 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 7.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 7.9 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 9.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 9.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 9.7 miles north | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 9.7 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 9.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 9.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 9.8 miles north | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Winter's Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 7.9 miles south; the next are Hereford (9.4 miles north) and Quedgeley (17.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 7.9 miles south |
| Hereford | 9 | 9.4 miles north |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 17.0 miles east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 17.5 miles east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 19.2 miles north-east |
| Chepstow | 1 | 19.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Winter's Cross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse (5.0 from 303 reviews), 19.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 19.8 miles south-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 19.2 miles south |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 17.9 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 19.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Winter's Cross at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Herefordshire, County of |
| NHS dental services | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,554 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 70 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 240th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy — 3.1 miles The Steiner Academy Hereford — 6.0 miles |
| Schools in council area | 110 schools, 24,851 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 8 miles St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 9 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 25 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 3 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 Winter's Cross
From Winter's Cross the nearest practice is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 7.9 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 25.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (17.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dentist @ Tupsley (9.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Winter's Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 7.9 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 Winter's Cross are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 9.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Winter's Cross to The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre is roughly 20 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 210 to 410 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Winter's Cross
Herefordshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Winter's Cross
Orthodontist in Winter's Cross: This page was put together for people in Winter's Cross who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Herefordshire and the surrounding area.
Local snapshot of Winter's Cross
Lower Grove Common is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Winter's Cross.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Lower Grove Common, Upper Grove Common, Peterstow, St Owen's Cross, Glewstone, and Pict's Cross are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Local orthodontic signals in Winter's Cross
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Winter's Cross. The closest on record are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 8 miles away; St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 9 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 17 miles away.
What official data says about Winter's Cross
Winter's Cross — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Winter's Cross's under-16 share, 12%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,554 residents in Winter's Cross's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Winter's Cross usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Winter's Cross are John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (3.1 miles) and The Steiner Academy Hereford (6.0 miles). Winter's Cross's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Winter's Cross's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Winter's Cross is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Winter's Cross
Orthodontic treatment in Winter's Cross is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Winter's Cross
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Winter's Cross runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Winter's Cross Explained
Patients in Winter's Cross have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Winter's Cross offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Winter's Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Winter's Cross
This part of the page places Winter's Cross, Herefordshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Lower Grove Common, Upper Grove Common, Peterstow, St Owen's Cross, Glewstone, and Pict's Cross.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Winter's Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Winter's Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Winter's Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Winter's Cross is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 7.9 miles to the south. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (9.4 miles) and The Dentist @ Tupsley (9.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Winter's Cross?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Winter's Cross, 9 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 7.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Winter's Cross?
The nearest practice to Winter's Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 9.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (9.9 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (10.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Winter's Cross, Herefordshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Winter's Cross, Herefordshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.