Orthodontic practices near Crugmeer
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Crugmeer; 2 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, 5.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number 65 Dental & Implant ClinicWadebridge | 5.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (149 reviews) |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 5.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) |
| Gentle DentalNewquay | 10.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (66 reviews) |
| WEST FACE ORTHODONTICSAust | 16.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Mr J F Steyn - West Face OrthodonticsSt Austell | 16.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Truro Road Dental PracticeSt Austell | 16.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Manor House Dental & Implant ClinicSt Austell | 16.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (405 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care - St AustellSt Austell | 16.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.1 (21 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crugmeer with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wadebridge, 5.8 miles south-east; the next are Newquay (10.1 miles south-west) and Aust (16.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge | 2 | 5.8 miles south-east |
| Newquay | 1 | 10.1 miles south-west |
| Aust | 1 | 16.2 miles south-east |
| St Austell | 4 | 16.3 miles south-east |
| Grampound | 1 | 19.5 miles south |
| Truro | 9 | 20.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crugmeer
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (4.9 from 1,615 reviews), 5.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) | 5.8 miles south-east |
| Manor House Dental & Implant ClinicSt Austell | 4.9 (405 reviews) | 16.4 miles south-east |
| Number 65 Dental & Implant ClinicWadebridge | 4.8 (149 reviews) | 5.8 miles south-east |
| Roseland Dental CareGrampound | 4.8 (33 reviews) | 19.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crugmeer 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,512 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 31.5% 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 | 122 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cornwall | 546th closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 38 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 — 6 miles Gentle Dental, Newquay — 10 miles WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS, Aust — 16 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 9 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 Crugmeer
From Crugmeer the nearest practice is Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, 5.8 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 9.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (5.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Dental Care - St Austell (16.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Crugmeer list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Crugmeer are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall, 5.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Crugmeer to Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crugmeer
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Crugmeer, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Crugmeer and the wider Cornwall area.
Local context for Crugmeer
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Treator, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Crugmeer
Crugmeer 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. Census data puts 15.8% of Crugmeer's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,512 residents in the neighbourhood around Crugmeer, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Cornwall. People in Crugmeer usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. 29.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Crugmeer's Local Authority has 294 schools educating 73,481 pupils (DfE data). Crugmeer sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Crugmeer is about 38 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Local provider signals in Crugmeer
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Crugmeer itself. The nearest recorded are Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, about 6 miles away; Gentle Dental in Newquay, about 10 miles away; and WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS in Aust, about 16 miles away.
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Related pages for Treator, Trethillick, Trevone, Padstow, Saint Merryn, and Harlyn are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Orthodontic Treatments in Crugmeer
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Crugmeer has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Crugmeer
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Crugmeer
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Crugmeer helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Crugmeer
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Crugmeer — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Crugmeer is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Crugmeer falls under NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. Crugmeer's under-16 share sits at 15.8%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,512 residents in the neighbourhood around Crugmeer, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Cornwall. People in Crugmeer usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 29.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Crugmeer's Local Authority area covers 294 schools and 73,481 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Crugmeer close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Crugmeer is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 38 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crugmeer. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crugmeer
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Crugmeer, Cornwall, these local links help you keep browsing. You can keep exploring with related pages for Treator, Trethillick, Trevone, Padstow, Saint Merryn, and Harlyn.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Crugmeer
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crugmeer often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crugmeer?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crugmeer is Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, about 5.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (5.8 miles) and Gentle Dental (10.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crugmeer?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Crugmeer, 2 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Wadebridge, 5.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crugmeer?
The nearest practice to Crugmeer that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall, about 5.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Gentle Dental (10.1 miles) and WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS (16.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crugmeer, Cornwall?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Crugmeer, Cornwall?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.