Orthodontic practices near Bowithick
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Bowithick; 2 practices within 20. The closest is Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, 13.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number 65 Dental & Implant ClinicWadebridge | 13.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (149 reviews) |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 13.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) |
| Mr J F Steyn - West Face OrthodonticsSt Austell | 21.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| WEST FACE ORTHODONTICSAust | 21.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smile Dental Care - St AustellSt Austell | 21.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.1 (21 reviews) |
| Manor House Dental & Implant ClinicSt Austell | 21.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (405 reviews) |
| Truro Road Dental PracticeSt Austell | 21.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 22.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bowithick with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wadebridge, 13.8 miles south-west; the next are St Austell (21.7 miles south-west) and Aust (21.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge | 2 | 13.8 miles south-west |
| St Austell | 4 | 21.7 miles south-west |
| Aust | 1 | 21.7 miles south-west |
| Saltash | 1 | 22.4 miles south-east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 23.4 miles south-east |
| Newquay | 1 | 25.7 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 Bowithick
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (4.9 from 1,615 reviews), 13.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) | 13.9 miles south-west |
| Number 65 Dental & Implant ClinicWadebridge | 4.8 (149 reviews) | 13.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bowithick 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,227 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 22 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cornwall | 856th closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sir James Smith's School — 5.0 miles |
| 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 | Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic, Wadebridge — 14 miles Mr J F Steyn - West Face Orthodontics, St Austell — 22 miles WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS, Aust — 22 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 2 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 12 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 Bowithick
From Bowithick the nearest practice is Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, 13.8 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. 2 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (13.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Dental Care - St Austell (21.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Bowithick list clear aligners, the nearest 13.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bowithick are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall, 13.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 25 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bowithick to Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 30 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 360 to 720 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £325 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 360 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bowithick
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Orthodontist in Bowithick: Before booking anything in Bowithick, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Cornwall and the surrounding area.
What official data says about Bowithick
Officially, Bowithick is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Bowithick falls under NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. With just 13.6% of residents under 16, Bowithick skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Bowithick, 6.2% of the 2,227 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Cornwall, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Bowithick; the nearest is about 14 miles away. Regionally, 29.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Bowithick are Sir James Smith's School (5.0 miles). There are 294 schools and 73,481 pupils in Bowithick's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Bowithick falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bowithick is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 25 miles away.
What local practice data suggests in Bowithick
There is no orthodontist on our records in Bowithick itself. The closest on record are Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, about 14 miles away; Mr J F Steyn - West Face Orthodontics in St Austell, about 22 miles away; and WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS in Aust, about 22 miles away.
Facts about Bowithick
Just around 3 km north-west, Trevivian is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Trevivian, Treglasta, Hallworthy, Saint Clether, Cold Northcott, and Tremail.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Bowithick
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Bowithick can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Bowithick
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Bowithick — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Bowithick
Orthodontic treatment in Bowithick is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Bowithick
Every case in Bowithick follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bowithick. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bowithick
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Bowithick, Cornwall with surrounding locations. Other local pages worth browsing include Trevivian, Treglasta, Hallworthy, Saint Clether, Cold Northcott, and Tremail.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Bowithick
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bowithick often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bowithick?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bowithick is Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, about 13.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (13.9 miles) and Mr J F Steyn - West Face Orthodontics (21.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bowithick?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bowithick, 0 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Wadebridge, 13.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bowithick?
The nearest practice to Bowithick that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall, about 13.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS (21.7 miles) and Smile Dental Care - St Austell (21.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bowithick, Cornwall?
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 Bowithick, Cornwall?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.