Orthodontic practices near King's Tamerton
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of King's Tamerton, 14 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 0.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 0.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 1.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 1.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 2.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 2.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 2.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 2.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 2.7 miles 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 King's Tamerton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saltash, 0.3 miles south-west; the next are Plymouth (1.3 miles east) and Ashburton (20.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saltash | 1 | 0.3 miles south-west |
| Plymouth | 13 | 1.3 miles east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 20.0 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 21.8 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 26.0 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 26.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of King's Tamerton
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), 2.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 2.9 miles south-east |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 0.3 miles south-west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 1.6 miles south |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 20.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
King's Tamerton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Plymouth |
| NHS dental services | NHS Devon Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,268 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 28.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,142 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Plymouth | 8th closest to an orthodontic practice of 57 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Plymouth |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Marine Academy Plymouth — 0.3 miles All Saints Church of England Academy — 1.1 miles Sir John Hunt Community Sports College — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 14 schools, about 10,794 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 103 schools, 39,211 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — under a mile Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — 1 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 20 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 15 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 King's Tamerton
The nearest practice to King's Tamerton is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 15.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (1.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around King's Tamerton list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 King's Tamerton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In King's Tamerton
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Orthodontist in King's Tamerton: People weighing up braces or aligners in King's Tamerton can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Plymouth.
King's Tamerton in context
King's Tamerton's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. King's Tamerton sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. King's Tamerton's under-16 share sits at 16.8%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,268 residents in King's Tamerton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Plymouth. King's Tamerton has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in King's Tamerton are served by secondary schools including Marine Academy Plymouth (0.3 miles) and All Saints Church of England Academy (1.1 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 103 schools and 39,211 pupils across King's Tamerton's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, King's Tamerton is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to King's Tamerton is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Related pages for Ernesettle, Weston Mill, Barne Barton, Saint Budeaux, Camel's Head, and North Prospect are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Useful local orthodontic context for King's Tamerton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in King's Tamerton. The nearest we do hold are Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, under a mile away; Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about a mile away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 20 miles away.
Where King's Tamerton sits locally
Weston Mill is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of King's Tamerton.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in King's Tamerton
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in King's Tamerton can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in King's Tamerton 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.
The Orthodontic Journey in King's Tamerton
Starting orthodontic treatment in King's Tamerton can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in King's Tamerton
Practices serving King's Tamerton differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By ONS classification, King's Tamerton falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in King's Tamerton falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.8% of King's Tamerton's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around King's Tamerton, 5.8% of the 1,268 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Plymouth, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. King's Tamerton has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near King's Tamerton attend schools such as Marine Academy Plymouth (0.3 miles) and All Saints Church of England Academy (1.1 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. King's Tamerton's Local Authority area covers 103 schools and 39,211 pupils, according to DfE figures. King's Tamerton sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to King's Tamerton is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around King's Tamerton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around King's Tamerton
These local links are here for anyone comparing King's Tamerton, Plymouth against nearby alternatives. You can also browse nearby location pages including Ernesettle, Weston Mill, Barne Barton, Saint Budeaux, Camel's Head, and North Prospect.
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Frequently Asked Questions in King's Tamerton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in King's Tamerton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to King's Tamerton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to King's Tamerton is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 0.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (1.3 miles) and Nuvo Dental Plymouth (1.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near King's Tamerton?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of King's Tamerton, 14 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near King's Tamerton?
The nearest practice to King's Tamerton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 0.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (2.0 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (2.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in King's Tamerton, Plymouth?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in King's Tamerton, Plymouth?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.