Orthodontic practices near Drakewalls
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Drakewalls; 9 practices within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 7.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 7.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 8.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 8.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 8.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 8.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 9.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 9.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 10.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Drakewalls with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saltash, 7.9 miles south; the next are Plymouth (8.1 miles south) and Ashburton (20.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saltash | 1 | 7.9 miles south |
| Plymouth | 13 | 8.1 miles south |
| Ashburton | 2 | 20.4 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 24.2 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 27.0 miles east |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 27.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Drakewalls
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), 10.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 10.4 miles south |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 7.9 miles south |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 9.4 miles south |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (273 reviews) | 8.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Drakewalls 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,886 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 28% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 804 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cornwall | 662nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tavistock College — 3.2 miles Callington Community College — 4.1 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 | Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 8 miles Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — 8 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 20 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 | 9 within 10 miles, 14 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | PL18 |
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 Drakewalls
The nearest practice to Drakewalls is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 7.9 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 14.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (7.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (9.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Drakewalls list clear aligners, the nearest 7.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Drakewalls 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, 7.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Drakewalls to Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence 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 210 to 410 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Drakewalls
Cornwall12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Drakewalls
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Drakewalls, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Drakewalls itself or elsewhere in Cornwall.
Local context for Drakewalls
Just under 1 km north, Higher Dimson is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Useful local orthodontic context for Drakewalls
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Drakewalls. The nearest we do hold are Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 8 miles away; Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 8 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 20 miles away.
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Pages for Higher Dimson, Middle Dimson, Gunnislake, Lower Dimson, North Dimson, and Albaston follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Drakewalls in context
Drakewalls 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 18.6% of Drakewalls's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Drakewalls, 6.9% of the 1,886 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Cornwall, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Drakewalls has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 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 Drakewalls attend schools such as Tavistock College (3.2 miles) and Callington Community College (4.1 miles). There are 294 schools and 73,481 pupils in Drakewalls's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Drakewalls sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Drakewalls is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 9 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Drakewalls
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Drakewalls 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.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Drakewalls
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Drakewalls
Not every practice near Drakewalls offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Drakewalls is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Drakewalls falls under NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18.6% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,886 residents in the neighbourhood around Drakewalls, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Cornwall. Drakewalls has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 29.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Drakewalls are Tavistock College (3.2 miles) and Callington Community College (4.1 miles). DfE figures put 294 schools and 73,481 pupils across Drakewalls's Local Authority. Drakewalls's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Drakewalls is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 9 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Drakewalls
The orthodontic landscape in Drakewalls offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
How to Choose in Drakewalls
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Drakewalls practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Drakewalls. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Drakewalls
These links help widen your research beyond Drakewalls, Cornwall if you're open to travelling a little further. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Higher Dimson, Middle Dimson, Gunnislake, Lower Dimson, North Dimson, and Albaston.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Drakewalls
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Drakewalls often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Drakewalls?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Drakewalls is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 7.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (8.1 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (8.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Drakewalls?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Drakewalls, 9 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saltash, 7.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Drakewalls?
The nearest practice to Drakewalls that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 7.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (8.5 miles) and Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (8.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Drakewalls, Cornwall?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Drakewalls, Cornwall?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.