Orthodontic practices near Maxworthy
On our practice register: None within 20 miles of Maxworthy. The closest is Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, 20.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number 65 Dental & Implant ClinicWadebridge | 20.7 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (149 reviews) |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 20.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 22.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 24.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 24.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 24.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 25.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 25.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Maxworthy with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wadebridge, 20.7 miles south-west; the next are Great Torrington (22.2 miles north-east) and Bideford (24.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge | 2 | 20.7 miles south-west |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 22.2 miles north-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 24.4 miles north-east |
| Saltash | 1 | 24.6 miles south-east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 25.2 miles south-east |
| Aust | 1 | 29.0 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Maxworthy 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,284 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 26 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 | 977th closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 26 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 — 21 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 22 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 24 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 18 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 Maxworthy
Maxworthy is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, 20.7 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.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (20.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (26.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Maxworthy list clear aligners, the nearest 20.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Maxworthy are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall, 20.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Maxworthy to Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 45 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 540 to 1,080 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £245 to £485 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 320 to 540 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Maxworthy
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Orthodontist in Maxworthy: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Maxworthy. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Cornwall, not just Maxworthy.
The local picture in Maxworthy
Maxworthy — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Maxworthy, 6.7% of the 1,284 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 Maxworthy usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 21 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 29.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Maxworthy's Local Authority area covers 294 schools and 73,481 pupils, according to DfE figures. Maxworthy's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Maxworthy is about 26 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Useful local orthodontic context for Maxworthy
There is no orthodontist on our records in Maxworthy itself. The nearest recorded are Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, about 21 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 22 miles away; and The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 24 miles away.
Maxworthy at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Caudworthy, under 1 km to the west.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Caudworthy, Higher Troswell, Billacott, Brazacott, Canworthy, and Clubworthy are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Maxworthy
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Maxworthy helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Maxworthy
Treatment in Maxworthy runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Maxworthy Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Maxworthy offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Maxworthy — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Maxworthy itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 18 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Maxworthy 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. 15% of Maxworthy's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,284 residents in the neighbourhood around Maxworthy, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Cornwall. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Maxworthy; the nearest is about 21 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 29.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Maxworthy's Local Authority area covers 294 schools and 73,481 pupils, according to DfE figures. Maxworthy falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Maxworthy is about 26 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Maxworthy. The nearest we do hold are Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, about 21 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 22 miles away; and The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 24 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Maxworthy. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Maxworthy
If Maxworthy, Cornwall is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. For a broader comparison, pages for Caudworthy, Higher Troswell, Billacott, Brazacott, Canworthy, and Clubworthy follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Maxworthy
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Maxworthy often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Maxworthy?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Maxworthy is Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, about 20.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (20.7 miles) and Torrington Dental Practice (22.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Maxworthy?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Maxworthy, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Wadebridge, 20.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Maxworthy?
The nearest practice to Maxworthy that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall, about 20.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Torrington Dental Practice (22.2 miles) and Queen Annes Dental Practice (24.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Maxworthy, 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 Maxworthy, Cornwall?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.