Orthodontic practices near Caudworthy
On our practice register: None within 20 miles of Caudworthy. The closest is Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, 20.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number 65 Dental & Implant ClinicWadebridge | 20.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (149 reviews) |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 20.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 22.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 24.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 24.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 24.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 25.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 26.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Caudworthy with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wadebridge, 20.4 miles south-west; the next are Great Torrington (22.5 miles north-east) and Bideford (24.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge | 2 | 20.4 miles south-west |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 22.5 miles north-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 24.6 miles north-east |
| Saltash | 1 | 24.8 miles south-east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 25.4 miles south-east |
| Aust | 1 | 28.8 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Caudworthy 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,284 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% 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 | 26 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 | 972nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 26 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 — 20 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 22 miles Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford — 25 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 18 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 Caudworthy
Caudworthy is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, 20.4 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (20.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (26.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Caudworthy list clear aligners, the nearest 20.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Caudworthy are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall, 20.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Caudworthy to Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 45 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 530 to 1,060 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £240 to £475 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 320 to 530 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 Caudworthy
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Orthodontist in Caudworthy: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Caudworthy understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Cornwall.
About Caudworthy
The nearest other location we cover is Maxworthy, under 1 km to the east.
Nearby location pages
You can also compare treatment pages for Maxworthy, Canworthy, Higher Troswell, Billacott, Canworthy Water, and Brazacott if you are weighing up more than one location.
The local picture in Caudworthy
Officially, Caudworthy is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Caudworthy falls under NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15% of Caudworthy's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,284 residents in Caudworthy's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Cornwall. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Caudworthy; the nearest is about 20 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 29.7% of local 5-year-olds. Caudworthy's Local Authority area covers 294 schools and 73,481 pupils, according to DfE figures. Caudworthy's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Caudworthy is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 26 miles away.
Local provider signals in Caudworthy
There is no orthodontist on our records in Caudworthy itself. The nearest we do hold are Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, about 20 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 22 miles away; and Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 25 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Caudworthy
Orthodontic treatment in Caudworthy 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Caudworthy — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Caudworthy
The orthodontic landscape in Caudworthy offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Caudworthy — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Caudworthy itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 18 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Caudworthy is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. 15% of Caudworthy's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,284 residents in Caudworthy's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Cornwall. Caudworthy has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 20 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 29.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. DfE figures put 294 schools and 73,481 pupils across Caudworthy's Local Authority. Caudworthy 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 Caudworthy is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 26 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Caudworthy itself. The closest on record are Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, about 20 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 22 miles away; and Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 25 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 Caudworthy. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Caudworthy
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Caudworthy, Cornwall with surrounding locations. Nearby pages covering Maxworthy, Canworthy, Higher Troswell, Billacott, Canworthy Water, and Brazacott may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Caudworthy
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Caudworthy often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Caudworthy?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Caudworthy is Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, about 20.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (20.4 miles) and Torrington Dental Practice (22.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Caudworthy?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Caudworthy, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Wadebridge, 20.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Caudworthy?
The nearest practice to Caudworthy that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall, about 20.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Torrington Dental Practice (22.5 miles) and Queen Annes Dental Practice (24.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Caudworthy, Cornwall?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Caudworthy, Cornwall?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.