Orthodontic practices near Larrick
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Larrick; 14 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 15.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 15.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 15.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 16.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 16.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 16.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 16.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Mount Wise Dental PracticePlymouth | 17.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.6 (24 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 17.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Larrick with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saltash, 15.0 miles south-east; the next are Plymouth (15.7 miles south-east) and Wadebridge (20.2 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saltash | 1 | 15.0 miles south-east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 15.7 miles south-east |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 20.2 miles west |
| St Austell | 4 | 24.2 miles south-west |
| Aust | 1 | 24.3 miles south-west |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 27.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Larrick
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), 17.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 17.8 miles south-east |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 15.0 miles south-east |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 16.5 miles south-east |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (273 reviews) | 16.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Larrick 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 | 13.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,088 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.6% aged 16 to 24 and 20.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 31 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cornwall | 883rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Launceston College — 3.7 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 — 15 miles Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — 16 miles Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic, Wadebridge — 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, 14 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 9 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 Larrick
Larrick is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 15 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 14 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (15 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (16.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Larrick list clear aligners, the nearest 15 miles 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 Larrick 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, 15 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 17 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Larrick to Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence 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 390 to 780 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £175 to £350 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 230 to 390 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Larrick
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Orthodontist in Larrick: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Larrick? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Cornwall.
What we know about practices near Larrick
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Larrick itself. The nearest we do hold are Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 15 miles away; Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 16 miles away; and Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, about 20 miles away.
Area profile for Larrick
Larrick 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 only 13.1% of Larrick's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,088 residents in Larrick's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Cornwall. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Larrick; the nearest is about 15 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 29.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Larrick are served by secondary schools including Launceston College (3.7 miles). Larrick's Local Authority area covers 294 schools and 73,481 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Larrick is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Larrick is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 17 miles away.
A quick look at Larrick
Just around 1 km east, Trebullett is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Widen your local search
For a broader view, related location pages cover Trebullett, Coad's Green, Lower Trebullett, Illand, South Petherwin, and Penhole as well as this one.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Larrick
Many people in Larrick delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Larrick runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Larrick
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Larrick has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Larrick — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Larrick directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 9 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. ONS classifies Larrick 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. Larrick's under-16 share, 13.1%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Larrick, 6.3% of the 1,088 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Cornwall, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Larrick usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 15 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 Larrick attend schools such as Launceston College (3.7 miles). Larrick's Local Authority has 294 schools educating 73,481 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Larrick is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Larrick is about 17 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Larrick itself. The closest on record are Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 15 miles away; Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 16 miles away; and Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, about 20 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Larrick. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Larrick
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Larrick, Cornwall with surrounding locations. You can keep exploring with related pages for Trebullett, Coad's Green, Lower Trebullett, Illand, South Petherwin, and Penhole.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Larrick
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Larrick often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Larrick?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Larrick is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 15.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (15.7 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (16.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Larrick?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Larrick, 0 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saltash, 15.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Larrick?
The nearest practice to Larrick that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 15.0 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (16.3 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (16.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Larrick, 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 Larrick, Cornwall?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.