Orthodontic practices near Cury
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Cury; 2 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is The Observatory Dental Practice in Falmouth, 10.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Observatory Dental PracticeFalmouth | 10.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (253 reviews) |
| Smile TogetherFlushing | 10.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Kimberley Park Dental PracticeFalmouth | 10.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (73 reviews) |
| Waterside DentalcarePenryn | 10.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Chapel DentalCamborne | 11.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (85 reviews) |
| DM Orthotics LtdRedruth | 13.2 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Carbis Bay Dental & Implant CareUny Lelant | 14.1 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (214 reviews) |
| The Lescudjack CentrePenzance | 14.3 miles west | – | – | – | 4.3 (77 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cury with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Falmouth, 10.0 miles north-east; the next are Flushing (10.0 miles north-east) and Penryn (10.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Falmouth | 2 | 10.0 miles north-east |
| Flushing | 1 | 10.0 miles north-east |
| Penryn | 1 | 10.4 miles north-east |
| Camborne | 1 | 11.6 miles north |
| Redruth | 1 | 13.2 miles north |
| Uny Lelant | 1 | 14.1 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cury
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), 10.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Observatory Dental PracticeFalmouth | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 10.0 miles north-east |
| The Dental Hygiene SuiteTruro | 5.0 (176 reviews) | 16.8 miles north-east |
| Waterside DentalcarePenryn | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 10.4 miles north-east |
| Pure Dental Health TruroTruro | 4.9 (652 reviews) | 16.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cury 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 | 1,193 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 25.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cornwall | 726th closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest secondary schools | Mullion School — 1.7 miles Helston Community College — 4.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 548 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 | The Observatory Dental Practice, Falmouth — 10 miles Smile Together, Flushing — 10 miles Waterside Dentalcare, Penryn — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 18 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 Cury
From Cury the nearest practice is The Observatory Dental Practice in Falmouth, 10 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 18.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Kimberley Park Dental Practice (10.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Cury list clear aligners, the nearest 10 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cury are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Observatory Dental Practice in Falmouth, 10 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cury to The Observatory Dental Practice is roughly 20 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 260 to 520 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £235 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 260 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cury
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Cury, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Cornwall.
More local pages to browse
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Mullion, Rose-in-the-bush, Berepper, Chyanvounder, Garras, and Gunwalloe.
Cury in numbers
Mullion is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south of Cury.
Area profile for Cury
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Cury sits within NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.8% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,193 residents in the neighbourhood around Cury, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Cornwall. People in Cury usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. 29.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Cury attend schools such as Mullion School (1.7 miles) and Helston Community College (4.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Cury's Local Authority area covers 294 schools and 73,481 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Cury is roughly mid-table for England.
What local practice data suggests in Cury
There is no orthodontist on our records in Cury itself. The nearest we do hold are The Observatory Dental Practice in Falmouth, about 10 miles away; Smile Together in Flushing, about 10 miles away; and Waterside Dentalcare in Penryn, about 10 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Cury
The orthodontic landscape in Cury offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Cury
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Cury — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Cury
Starting orthodontic treatment in Cury can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cury
Not every practice near Cury offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Officially, Cury is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. 15.8% of Cury's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,193 residents in the neighbourhood around Cury, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Cornwall. Cury has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. 29.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Cury attend schools such as Mullion School (1.7 miles) and Helston Community College (4.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 294 schools and 73,481 pupils in Cury's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Cury is roughly mid-table for England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cury. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cury
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Cury, Cornwall, these local links help you keep browsing. If you're still deciding, related pages for Mullion, Rose-in-the-bush, Berepper, Chyanvounder, Garras, and Gunwalloe may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Cury
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cury often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cury?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cury is The Observatory Dental Practice in Falmouth, about 10.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Smile Together (10.0 miles) and Kimberley Park Dental Practice (10.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cury?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cury, 2 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Falmouth, 10.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cury?
The nearest practice to Cury that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Observatory Dental Practice in Falmouth, about 10.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Smile Together (10.0 miles) and Kimberley Park Dental Practice (10.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cury, 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 Cury, Cornwall?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.