Orthodontic practices near Lamellion
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Lamellion; 21 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 12.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 12.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 14.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Mount Wise Dental PracticePlymouth | 14.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.6 (24 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 14.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 15.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 15.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 15.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Clark House DentalPlymouth | 15.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (45 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lamellion with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saltash, 12.9 miles east; the next are Plymouth (14.0 miles east) and St Austell (16.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saltash | 1 | 12.9 miles east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 14.0 miles east |
| St Austell | 4 | 16.0 miles south-west |
| Aust | 1 | 16.1 miles south-west |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 16.9 miles west |
| Grampound | 1 | 23.1 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 Lamellion
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), 15.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 15.6 miles east |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) | 16.9 miles west |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 12.9 miles east |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 14.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lamellion 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,313 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.2% aged 16 to 24 and 26.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 29.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,021 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 28.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cornwall | 825th closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Liskeard School and Community College — 0.6 miles Looe Community Academy — 6.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,115 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 | Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 13 miles Nuvo Dental Plymouth, Plymouth — 14 miles Smile Dental Care - St Austell, St Austell — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 21 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — under a mile |
| Postcode districts | PL14 |
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 Lamellion
From Lamellion the nearest practice is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 12.9 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. 21 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (12.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (14 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Lamellion list clear aligners, the nearest 12.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lamellion 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, 12.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 16 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lamellion to Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence is roughly 30 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 340 to 670 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £300 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 29.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lamellion
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Orthodontist in Lamellion: People weighing up braces or aligners in Lamellion 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 Cornwall.
Area profile for Lamellion
Lamellion is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Lamellion sits within NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Lamellion's under-16 share sits at 16.9%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Lamellion, 7.2% of the 1,313 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Cornwall, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Lamellion; the nearest is about 13 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 29.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Lamellion attend schools such as Liskeard School and Community College (0.6 miles) and Looe Community Academy (6.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 294 schools and 73,481 pupils across Lamellion's Local Authority. Lamellion'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 Lamellion is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 16 miles away.
What we know about practices near Lamellion
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lamellion itself. The closest on record are Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 13 miles away; Nuvo Dental Plymouth, about 14 miles away; and Smile Dental Care - St Austell, about 16 miles away.
Lamellion in numbers
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Liskeard, the closest linked location.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Liskeard, Moorswater, Trembraze, Saint Cleer, Saint Keyne, and Rosecraddoc as well as this one.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lamellion
Orthodontic treatment in Lamellion is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Lamellion follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Lamellion Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Lamellion can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Lamellion 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 Lamellion. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lamellion
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Lamellion, Cornwall with surrounding locations. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Liskeard, Moorswater, Trembraze, Saint Cleer, Saint Keyne, and Rosecraddoc.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lamellion
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lamellion often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lamellion?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lamellion is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 12.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Nuvo Dental Plymouth (14.0 miles) and Mount Wise Dental Practice (14.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lamellion?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lamellion, 0 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saltash, 12.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lamellion?
The nearest practice to Lamellion that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 12.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (15.0 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (15.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lamellion, 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 Lamellion, Cornwall?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.