Orthodontic practices near Antony
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Antony, 14 practices within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is Mount Wise Dental Practice in Plymouth, 3.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Wise Dental PracticePlymouth | 3.3 miles east | – | – | – | 3.6 (24 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 3.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 3.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Clark House DentalPlymouth | 4.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (45 reviews) |
| Plymouth City Centre Dental PracticePlymouth | 4.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (181 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 5.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.2 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 5.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Antony with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 3.3 miles east; the next are Saltash (3.9 miles north-east) and St Austell (23.8 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 3.3 miles east |
| Saltash | 1 | 3.9 miles north-east |
| St Austell | 4 | 23.8 miles west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 23.9 miles north-east |
| Aust | 1 | 24.1 miles west |
| Totnes | 2 | 25.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Antony
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth (5.0 from 106 reviews), 5.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 5.2 miles east |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 3.9 miles north-east |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 3.9 miles east |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (273 reviews) | 6.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Antony at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Cornwall |
| NHS dental services | NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,735 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 20.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 76 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Cornwall | 301st closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.3 miles away, closer than 54% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Torpoint Community College — 2.0 miles Saltash Community School — 2.6 miles UTC Plymouth — 3.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,807 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 294 schools, 73,481 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 29.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mount Wise Dental Practice, Plymouth — 3 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 4 miles Smile Dental Care - St Austell, St Austell — 24 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 14 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | PL11 |
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 Antony
The nearest practice to Antony is Mount Wise Dental Practice in Plymouth, 3.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 14.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (3.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (3.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Antony list clear aligners, the nearest 3.9 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 Antony are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 3.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Antony
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Orthodontist in Antony: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Antony. It is relevant to searches focused on both Antony and the wider Cornwall area.
The local picture in Antony
Antony is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Antony falls under NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. Antony's under-16 share, 11.6%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,735 residents in Antony's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Cornwall. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Antony has more choice than 60% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 29.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Antony attend schools such as Torpoint Community College (2.0 miles) and Saltash Community School (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Antony's Local Authority area covers 294 schools and 73,481 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Antony close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Antony is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 7 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for St John, Freathy, Antony Passage, Trehan, Forder, and Tregonhawke if you are weighing up more than one location.
Local orthodontic signals in Antony
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Antony. The nearest we do hold are Mount Wise Dental Practice in Plymouth, about 3 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 4 miles away; and Smile Dental Care - St Austell, about 24 miles away.
Antony at a glance
St John is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-east of Antony.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Antony
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Antony helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Antony
- 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Antony follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Antony
Patients in Antony have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Antony
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Antony. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Antony
These local links are here for anyone comparing Antony, Cornwall against nearby alternatives. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including St John, Freathy, Antony Passage, Trehan, Forder, and Tregonhawke.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Antony
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Antony often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Antony?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Antony is Mount Wise Dental Practice in Plymouth, about 3.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Nuvo Dental Plymouth (3.9 miles) and Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (3.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Antony?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Antony, 14 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Antony?
The nearest practice to Antony that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 3.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Clark House Dental (4.7 miles) and Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth (5.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Antony, Cornwall?
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 Antony, Cornwall?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.