Orthodontic practices near Clampits
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Clampits; 12 practices within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 7.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 7.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 7.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 8.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 8.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 8.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 8.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 9.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 9.4 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 Clampits with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saltash, 7.0 miles south-east; the next are Plymouth (7.5 miles south-east) and Ashburton (21.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saltash | 1 | 7.0 miles south-east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 7.5 miles south-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 21.7 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 25.2 miles east |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 25.9 miles west |
| St Austell | 4 | 26.2 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 Clampits
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), 9.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 9.8 miles south-east |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 7.0 miles south-east |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 8.6 miles south-east |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (273 reviews) | 8.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Clampits 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 | 10.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,556 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 17.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 289 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cornwall | 622nd 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% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Callington Community College — 2.7 miles Tavistock College — 5.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 887 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 | Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 7 miles Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — 8 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 22 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 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 Clampits
The nearest practice to Clampits is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 7 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 14.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (8.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Clampits list clear aligners, the nearest 7 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 Clampits 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, 7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Clampits to Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence is roughly 15 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Clampits
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Orthodontist in Clampits: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Clampits understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Cornwall and the surrounding area.
Local provider signals in Clampits
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Clampits itself. The closest on record are Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 7 miles away; Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 8 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 22 miles away.
A quick look at Clampits
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Widen your local search
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Area profile for Clampits
Clampits — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 10.7% of residents under 16, Clampits skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,556 residents in the neighbourhood around Clampits, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Cornwall. People in Clampits usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 29.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Clampits are served by secondary schools including Callington Community College (2.7 miles) and Tavistock College (5.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 294 schools and 73,481 pupils in Clampits's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Clampits is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Clampits is about 8 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Clampits
The orthodontic landscape in Clampits offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Clampits
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Clampits
Starting orthodontic treatment in Clampits can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Clampits
Not every practice near Clampits offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Clampits sits within NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 10.7% of residents under 16, Clampits skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,556 residents in the neighbourhood around Clampits, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Cornwall. People in Clampits usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 29.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Clampits attend schools such as Callington Community College (2.7 miles) and Tavistock College (5.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 294 schools and 73,481 pupils across Clampits's Local Authority. Clampits sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Clampits is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 8 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Clampits. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Clampits
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Clampits, Cornwall. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Harrowbarrow, Metherell, Albaston, Bohetherick, Burraton, and Saint Dominick.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Clampits
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Clampits often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clampits?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clampits is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 7.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (7.5 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (8.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clampits?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Clampits, 12 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saltash, 7.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clampits?
The nearest practice to Clampits that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 7.0 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (8.1 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (8.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Clampits, Cornwall?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Clampits, Cornwall?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.