Orthodontic practices near Meledor
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Meledor; 15 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS in Aust, 5.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST FACE ORTHODONTICSAust | 5.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Truro Road Dental PracticeSt Austell | 5.7 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Mr J F Steyn - West Face OrthodonticsSt Austell | 5.8 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Manor House Dental & Implant ClinicSt Austell | 5.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (405 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care - St AustellSt Austell | 6.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.1 (21 reviews) |
| Roseland Dental CareGrampound | 6.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (33 reviews) |
| Gentle DentalNewquay | 7.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (66 reviews) |
| Trafalgar House Dental PracticeTruro | 8.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (193 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Meledor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Aust, 5.7 miles east; the next are St Austell (5.7 miles east) and Grampound (6.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Aust | 1 | 5.7 miles east |
| St Austell | 4 | 5.7 miles east |
| Grampound | 1 | 6.3 miles south |
| Newquay | 1 | 7.4 miles north-west |
| Truro | 9 | 8.7 miles south-west |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 11.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Meledor
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Observatory Dental Practice in Falmouth (5.0 from 253 reviews), 16.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Observatory Dental PracticeFalmouth | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 16.1 miles south-west |
| The Dental Hygiene SuiteTruro | 5.0 (176 reviews) | 9.0 miles south-west |
| Waterside DentalcarePenryn | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 15.4 miles south-west |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) | 11.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Meledor 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 | 19.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,247 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 31% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 195 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cornwall | 536th 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% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Brannel School — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 888 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 | Truro Road Dental Practice, St Austell — 6 miles WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS, Aust — 6 miles Roseland Dental Care, Grampound — 6 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 25 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 Meledor
The nearest practice to Meledor is WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS in Aust, 5.7 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dental Logic Truro (9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Dental Care - St Austell (6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Meledor list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Meledor are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS in Aust, 5.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Meledor to WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS is roughly 15 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Meledor
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Meledor, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Cornwall.
Local provider signals in Meledor
There is no orthodontist on our records in Meledor itself. The nearest we do hold are Truro Road Dental Practice in St Austell, about 6 miles away; WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS in Aust, about 6 miles away; and Roseland Dental Care in Grampound, about 6 miles away.
Local context for Meledor
Just around 1 km south-west, Menna is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Meledor
Meledor — 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 19.1% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,247 residents in Meledor's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Cornwall. Meledor has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Regionally, 29.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Meledor are served by secondary schools including Brannel School (1.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Meledor's Local Authority has 294 schools educating 73,481 pupils (DfE data). Meledor's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Meledor is about 36 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Meledor
Orthodontic treatment in Meledor is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Meledor runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Meledor
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Meledor has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Meledor
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Meledor — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Meledor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Meledor
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Frequently Asked Questions in Meledor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Meledor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Meledor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Meledor is WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS in Aust, about 5.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Truro Road Dental Practice (5.7 miles) and Mr J F Steyn - West Face Orthodontics (5.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Meledor?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Meledor, 15 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Aust, 5.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Meledor?
The nearest practice to Meledor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS in Aust, about 5.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Smile Dental Care - St Austell (6.0 miles) and Roseland Dental Care (6.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Meledor, Cornwall?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Meledor, Cornwall?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.