Orthodontic practices near Crofthandy
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Crofthandy, 16 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is DM Orthotics Ltd in Redruth, 2.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DM Orthotics LtdRedruth | 2.0 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Threemilestone Dental PracticeTruro | 3.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (729 reviews) |
| Revitalise Dental CentreSaint Agnes | 4.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (76 reviews) |
| Royal Cornwall HospitalTruro | 4.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (460 reviews) |
| Chapel DentalCamborne | 5.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (85 reviews) |
| Dental Logic TruroTruro | 5.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (43 reviews) |
| Lander Dental & Implant ClinicTruro | 5.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (141 reviews) |
| Pure Dental Health TruroTruro | 5.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (652 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crofthandy with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Redruth, 2.0 miles west; the next are Truro (3.2 miles north-east) and Saint Agnes (4.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Redruth | 1 | 2.0 miles west |
| Truro | 9 | 3.2 miles north-east |
| Saint Agnes | 1 | 4.0 miles north |
| Camborne | 1 | 5.6 miles west |
| Penryn | 1 | 6.4 miles south-east |
| Flushing | 1 | 7.1 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crofthandy
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), 7.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Observatory Dental PracticeFalmouth | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 7.7 miles south-east |
| The Dental Hygiene SuiteTruro | 5.0 (176 reviews) | 5.7 miles east |
| Waterside DentalcarePenryn | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 6.4 miles south-east |
| Pure Dental Health TruroTruro | 4.9 (652 reviews) | 5.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crofthandy 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,907 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 | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 461 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Cornwall | 157th closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.0 miles away, closer than 68% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest secondary schools | Redruth School — 2.6 miles Richard Lander School — 3.7 miles Pool Academy — 4.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,433 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 | DM Orthotics Ltd, Redruth — 2 miles Threemilestone Dental Practice, Truro — 3 miles Revitalise Dental Centre, Saint Agnes — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 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 Crofthandy
The nearest practice to Crofthandy is DM Orthotics Ltd in Redruth, 2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Revitalise Dental Centre (4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Threemilestone Dental Practice (3.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Crofthandy list clear aligners, the nearest 3.2 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 Crofthandy are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Threemilestone Dental Practice in Truro, 3.2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crofthandy
Cornwall12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Crofthandy
Orthodontist in Crofthandy: People weighing up braces or aligners in Crofthandy can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Cornwall.
Local snapshot of Crofthandy
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Todpool, the closest linked location.
Useful local orthodontic context for Crofthandy
There is no orthodontist on our records in Crofthandy itself. The nearest we do hold are DM Orthotics Ltd in Redruth, about 2 miles away; Threemilestone Dental Practice in Truro, about 3 miles away; and Revitalise Dental Centre in Saint Agnes, about 4 miles away.
Crofthandy in context
Classified by ONS as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, Crofthandy sits within NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.8% of Crofthandy's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,907 residents in the neighbourhood around Crofthandy, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Cornwall. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Crofthandy is better served than 56% of towns in England. 29.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Crofthandy attend schools such as Redruth School (2.6 miles) and Richard Lander School (3.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 294 schools and 73,481 pupils across Crofthandy's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Crofthandy is roughly mid-table for England.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Carharrack, Little Beside, Sparry Bottom, St. Day, Todpool, and Tolcarne follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Crofthandy
The orthodontic landscape in Crofthandy 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Crofthandy — Local Context
Not every practice near Crofthandy offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Crofthandy's ONS geography type is larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.8% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Crofthandy, 6.7% of the 1,907 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Cornwall, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Crofthandy has more choice than 56% of towns in England. 29.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Crofthandy are served by secondary schools including Redruth School (2.6 miles) and Richard Lander School (3.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Crofthandy's Local Authority area covers 294 schools and 73,481 pupils, according to DfE figures. Crofthandy sits close to the England average for deprivation. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Crofthandy. The nearest we do hold are DM Orthotics Ltd in Redruth, about 2 miles away; Threemilestone Dental Practice in Truro, about 3 miles away; and Revitalise Dental Centre in Saint Agnes, about 4 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Crofthandy
Many people in Crofthandy 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Crofthandy follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crofthandy. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crofthandy
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Crofthandy, Cornwall. This page links onward to Carharrack, Little Beside, Sparry Bottom, St. Day, Todpool, and Tolcarne for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Crofthandy
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crofthandy often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crofthandy?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crofthandy is DM Orthotics Ltd in Redruth, about 2.0 miles to the west. The next closest are Threemilestone Dental Practice (3.2 miles) and Revitalise Dental Centre (4.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crofthandy?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Crofthandy, 16 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crofthandy?
The nearest practice to Crofthandy that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Threemilestone Dental Practice in Truro, about 3.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Revitalise Dental Centre (4.0 miles) and Chapel Dental (5.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crofthandy, 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 Crofthandy, Cornwall?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.