Orthodontic practices near Crantock
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Crantock, 11 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is Gentle Dental in Newquay, 2.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gentle DentalNewquay | 2.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (66 reviews) |
| Revitalise Dental CentreSaint Agnes | 8.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (76 reviews) |
| Royal Cornwall HospitalTruro | 9.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.1 (460 reviews) |
| Threemilestone Dental PracticeTruro | 9.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (729 reviews) |
| Dental Logic TruroTruro | 9.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (43 reviews) |
| The Dental Hygiene SuiteTruro | 9.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (176 reviews) |
| Pure Dental Health TruroTruro | 9.8 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (652 reviews) |
| Truro Orthodontic PracticeTruro | 9.9 miles south | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crantock with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newquay, 2.5 miles north-east; the next are Saint Agnes (8.0 miles south-west) and Truro (9.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newquay | 1 | 2.5 miles north-east |
| Saint Agnes | 1 | 8.0 miles south-west |
| Truro | 9 | 9.3 miles south |
| Redruth | 1 | 12.1 miles south-west |
| Grampound | 1 | 12.6 miles south-east |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 14.3 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crantock
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Observatory Dental Practice in Falmouth (5.0 from 253 reviews), 17.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Observatory Dental PracticeFalmouth | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 17.3 miles south |
| The Dental Hygiene SuiteTruro | 5.0 (176 reviews) | 9.7 miles south |
| Waterside DentalcarePenryn | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 16.2 miles south |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) | 14.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crantock 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 801 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,725 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 32.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 325 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Cornwall | 215th closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.5 miles away, closer than 62% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest secondary schools | Newquay Tretherras — 2.6 miles Treviglas Academy — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,614 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 | Gentle Dental, Newquay — 2 miles Revitalise Dental Centre, Saint Agnes — 8 miles Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 25 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 Crantock
The nearest practice to Crantock is Gentle Dental in Newquay, 2.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Revitalise Dental Centre (8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Threemilestone Dental Practice (9.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Crantock list clear aligners, the nearest 8 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 Crantock are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Gentle Dental in Newquay, 2.5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crantock
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Orthodontist in Crantock: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Crantock, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Cornwall and the surrounding area. Crantock — a small village with a population of around 801 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice signals around Crantock
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Crantock itself. The closest on record are Gentle Dental in Newquay, about 2 miles away; Revitalise Dental Centre in Saint Agnes, about 8 miles away; and Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, about 9 miles away.
About Crantock
With a population of roughly 801, Crantock is a small village within Cornwall. The nearest other location we cover is Carines, around 1 km to the south.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Carines, Pentire, Tresean, Treworgans, Cubert, and Trevail.
What official data says about Crantock
Crantock's ONS geography type is larger rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Crantock falls under NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. With just 13.6% of residents under 16, Crantock skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Crantock, 4.9% of the 1,725 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Cornwall, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. 29.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Crantock are served by secondary schools including Newquay Tretherras (2.6 miles) and Treviglas Academy (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Crantock's Local Authority has 294 schools educating 73,481 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Crantock is roughly mid-table for England.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Crantock
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Crantock
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Crantock — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Crantock
Many people in Crantock delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Crantock
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Crantock — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Crantock is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Crantock falls under NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.6% of Crantock's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Crantock, 4.9% of the 1,725 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Cornwall, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 29.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Crantock attend schools such as Newquay Tretherras (2.6 miles) and Treviglas Academy (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Crantock's Local Authority has 294 schools educating 73,481 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Crantock close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crantock. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crantock
If Crantock, Cornwall is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Other local pages worth browsing include Carines, Pentire, Tresean, Treworgans, Cubert, and Trevail.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Crantock
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crantock often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crantock?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crantock is Gentle Dental in Newquay, about 2.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Revitalise Dental Centre (8.0 miles) and Royal Cornwall Hospital (9.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crantock?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Crantock, 11 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crantock?
The nearest practice to Crantock that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Gentle Dental in Newquay, about 2.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Revitalise Dental Centre (8.0 miles) and Threemilestone Dental Practice (9.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crantock, Cornwall?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Crantock, Cornwall?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.