Orthodontic practices near Fivelanes
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Fivelanes; 3 practices within 20. The closest is Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, 15.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number 65 Dental & Implant ClinicWadebridge | 15.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (149 reviews) |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 15.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 19.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 20.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 21.0 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 21.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 21.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 21.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fivelanes with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wadebridge, 15.6 miles west; the next are Saltash (19.5 miles south-east) and Plymouth (20.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge | 2 | 15.6 miles west |
| Saltash | 1 | 19.5 miles south-east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 20.5 miles south-east |
| St Austell | 4 | 21.8 miles south-west |
| Aust | 1 | 21.9 miles south-west |
| Newquay | 1 | 27.3 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fivelanes
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), 15.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) | 15.6 miles west |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 19.5 miles south-east |
| Number 65 Dental & Implant ClinicWadebridge | 4.8 (149 reviews) | 15.6 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fivelanes 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 | 13.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,227 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 22 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cornwall | 895th closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 22 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 — 16 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 20 miles Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 3 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 10 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 Fivelanes
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Fivelanes; the nearest is Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, 15.6 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 3 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (15.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (21 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Fivelanes list clear aligners, the nearest 15.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Fivelanes are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall, 15.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Fivelanes to Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 35 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 410 to 810 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £185 to £365 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 240 to 410 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fivelanes
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Fivelanes, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Fivelanes or another part of Cornwall.
Fivelanes in context
Fivelanes is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Fivelanes sits within NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.6% of residents under 16, Fivelanes skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 2,227 residents in the neighbourhood around Fivelanes, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Cornwall. People in Fivelanes usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 16 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 29.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Fivelanes's Local Authority area covers 294 schools and 73,481 pupils, according to DfE figures. Fivelanes's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Fivelanes is about 22 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Altarnun, Trewint, Treween, South Carne, Laneast, and Saint Clether.
Fivelanes at a glance
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Altarnun, the closest linked location.
Practice data for Fivelanes
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Fivelanes. The nearest recorded are Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, about 16 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 20 miles away; and Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 20 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Fivelanes
Starting orthodontic treatment in Fivelanes can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fivelanes
No orthodontic practice covers Fivelanes directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 10 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Fivelanes sits within NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.6% of Fivelanes's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 2,227 residents in Fivelanes's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Cornwall. People in Fivelanes usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 16 miles away. Regionally, 29.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Fivelanes's Local Authority area covers 294 schools and 73,481 pupils, according to DfE figures. Fivelanes falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Fivelanes is about 22 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Fivelanes
The orthodontic landscape in Fivelanes offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Fivelanes offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fivelanes. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fivelanes
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Fivelanes, Cornwall within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Altarnun, Trewint, Treween, South Carne, Laneast, and Saint Clether.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Fivelanes
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fivelanes often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fivelanes?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fivelanes is Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, about 15.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (15.6 miles) and Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (19.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fivelanes?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Fivelanes, 0 practices within 10 miles and 3 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Wadebridge, 15.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fivelanes?
The nearest practice to Fivelanes that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall, about 15.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (19.5 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (21.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fivelanes, 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 Fivelanes, Cornwall?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.