Orthodontic practices near Burraton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Burraton; 14 practices within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 5.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 5.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 6.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 6.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 6.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 7.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 7.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 7.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 8.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Burraton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saltash, 5.6 miles south-east; the next are Plymouth (6.1 miles south-east) and Ashburton (21.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saltash | 1 | 5.6 miles south-east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 6.1 miles south-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 21.4 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 24.5 miles east |
| St Austell | 4 | 26.0 miles west |
| Aust | 1 | 26.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Burraton
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), 8.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 8.4 miles south-east |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 5.6 miles south-east |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 7.1 miles south-east |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (273 reviews) | 7.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Burraton 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 | 13.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,504 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 20.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 54 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cornwall | 527th closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Callington Community College — 3.6 miles Saltash Community School — 5.4 miles Tavistock College — 5.7 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 | Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 6 miles Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — 6 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 21 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 14 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 Burraton
From Burraton the nearest practice is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 5.6 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 14 practices, and within 20 there are 14.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (5.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (7.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Burraton list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 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 Burraton 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, 5.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Burraton to Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence is roughly 10 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Burraton
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Orthodontist in Burraton: People weighing up braces or aligners in Burraton can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Cornwall and the surrounding area.
Local snapshot of Burraton
The nearest other location we cover is Bohetherick, around 1 km to the north-east.
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What official data says about Burraton
Officially, Burraton is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Burraton falls under NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. Burraton has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.4% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,504 residents in Burraton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Cornwall. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Burraton; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 29.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Burraton are served by secondary schools including Callington Community College (3.6 miles) and Saltash Community School (5.4 miles). Burraton's Local Authority area covers 294 schools and 73,481 pupils, according to DfE figures. Burraton sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Burraton is about 7 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
What local practice data suggests in Burraton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Burraton itself. The closest on record are Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 6 miles away; Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 6 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 21 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Burraton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Burraton helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Burraton
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Burraton — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Burraton
The orthodontic landscape in Burraton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Treatment Options in Burraton — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Burraton vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Burraton sits within NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Burraton has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.4% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,504 residents in Burraton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Cornwall. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Burraton; the nearest is about 6 miles away. 29.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Burraton are served by secondary schools including Callington Community College (3.6 miles) and Saltash Community School (5.4 miles). There are 294 schools and 73,481 pupils in Burraton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Burraton sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Burraton is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 7 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Burraton. The nearest recorded are Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 6 miles away; Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 6 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 21 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Burraton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Burraton
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Frequently Asked Questions in Burraton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Burraton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Burraton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Burraton is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 5.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (6.1 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Burraton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Burraton, 14 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saltash, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Burraton?
The nearest practice to Burraton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 5.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (6.7 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (6.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Burraton, 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 Burraton, Cornwall?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.