NHS Treatment in Burraton Coombe at a Glance
| 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) |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 20% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of 1,168 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 2.5 miles; 7 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Saltash Community School — 1.0 miles Marine Academy Plymouth — 2.8 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — about 6 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.2% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Burraton Coombe
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Burraton Coombe, 14 practices within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 2.5 miles east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, 2.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 2.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 4.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 4.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Clark House DentalPlymouth | 5.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (45 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 5.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Burraton Coombe with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Saltash, 2.5 miles east; the next are Plymouth (4.6 miles east) and Ashburton (22.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saltash | 1 | 2.5 miles east |
| Plymouth | 6 | 4.6 miles east |
| Ashburton | 1 | 22.7 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 24.4 miles east |
| St Austell | 1 | 24.6 miles west |
| Aust | 1 | 24.9 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 Coombe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash (4.9 from 768 reviews), 2.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 2.5 miles east |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (273 reviews) | 5.3 miles east |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (236 reviews) | 4.7 miles east |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 4.8 (120 reviews) | 5.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Burraton Coombe, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Transit Way Dentist, 3.9 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash, 2.5 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 6 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Burraton Coombe are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
The NHS orthodontic pathway in Burraton Coombe focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Burraton Coombe
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS orthodontic waiting times in Cornwall vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Burraton Coombe. Burraton Coombe's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. OHID data for this ICB shows 29.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. In the census neighbourhood around Burraton Coombe, 7.3% of the 1,168 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Cornwall, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Burraton Coombe is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 6 miles away. Burraton Coombe is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 20% of Burraton Coombe's population at under 16. The closest secondary schools to Burraton Coombe are Saltash Community School (1.0 miles) and Marine Academy Plymouth (2.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 294 schools and 73,481 pupils across Burraton Coombe's Local Authority. Burraton Coombe has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 66% of towns in England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Burraton Coombe. The nearest recorded are Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 2 miles away; Nuvo Dental Plymouth, about 4 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 22 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Burraton Coombe?
Many patients in Cornwall wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Burraton Coombe
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Private treatment in Burraton Coombe trades cost for speed and choice — around £1,500–£3,500 for metal braces, but starting within weeks and with ceramic, lingual and aligner options on the table.
Kids' Braces & Interceptive Treatment in Burraton Coombe
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. Parents in Burraton Coombe increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. Early review can prevent more complex problems later and simplify treatment when it does begin.
NHS Orthodontics for Children in Burraton Coombe
Children in Burraton Coombe who meet the IOTN eligibility threshold are entitled to NHS-funded orthodontic treatment. Referrals are made by the child's dentist once most adult teeth have erupted. NHS treatment for children is almost always metal fixed braces.
Understanding Orthodontic Eligibility in Burraton Coombe
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. NHS-contracted orthodontists in Cornwall apply the same national criteria consistently. This guide explains how IOTN works, who qualifies, and what private options exist if you don't.
What Is IOTN?
Whether the NHS funds treatment comes down to the IOTN score, a standardised two-part measure used right across Cornwall.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Burraton Coombe
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Burraton Coombe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Burraton Coombe is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 2.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Nuvo Dental Plymouth (3.6 miles) and Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (3.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Burraton Coombe?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Burraton Coombe, 14 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Burraton Coombe?
The nearest practice to Burraton Coombe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 2.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (4.6 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (4.7 miles).
Is Burraton Coombe a family area?
Census data puts 20% of Burraton Coombe's population at under 16.
Is tooth decay common among young children near Burraton Coombe?
OHID figures for this ICB show 29.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
Is Burraton Coombe rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Burraton Coombe falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Burraton Coombe compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Burraton Coombe is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What if the NHS wait is too long?
Going private removes the wait entirely, with the same clinical outcomes plus a wider choice of brace type and a more personalised experience — for a higher price than the NHS charge.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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