Orthodontic practices near North Dimson
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of North Dimson; 5 practices within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 8.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 8.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 8.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 9.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 9.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 9.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 10.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 10.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 10.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to North Dimson with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saltash, 8.6 miles south; the next are Plymouth (8.7 miles south) and Ashburton (20.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saltash | 1 | 8.6 miles south |
| Plymouth | 13 | 8.7 miles south |
| Ashburton | 2 | 20.4 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 24.3 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 27.0 miles east |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 27.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of North Dimson
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), 11.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 11.1 miles south |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 8.6 miles south |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 10.1 miles south |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (273 reviews) | 9.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
North Dimson 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,886 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 28% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 804 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cornwall | 687th closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tavistock College — 3.0 miles Callington Community College — 4.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,200 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 — 9 miles Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — 9 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 14 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 North Dimson
From North Dimson the nearest practice is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 8.6 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. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 14.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (8.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (10.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around North Dimson list clear aligners, the nearest 8.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around North Dimson 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, 8.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from North Dimson to Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence is roughly 20 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 220 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In North Dimson
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Orthodontist in North Dimson: People weighing up braces or aligners in North Dimson can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Cornwall.
A quick look at North Dimson
Lower Dimson is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of North Dimson.
Area profile for North Dimson
Classified by ONS as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, North Dimson sits within NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 18.6% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,886 residents in North Dimson's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Cornwall. North Dimson has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. 29.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to North Dimson are Tavistock College (3.0 miles) and Callington Community College (4.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 294 schools and 73,481 pupils in North Dimson's Local Authority area, per DfE data. North Dimson's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, North Dimson is about 9 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Lower Dimson, Drakewalls, Higher Dimson, Middle Dimson, Gunnislake, and Chilsworthy.
Local treatment availability around North Dimson
No orthodontic practice is recorded in North Dimson. The closest on record are Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 9 miles away; Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 9 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 20 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in North Dimson
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in North Dimson can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in North Dimson
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in North Dimson
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in North Dimson helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in North Dimson
Provision in North Dimson varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, North Dimson sits within NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 18.6% of North Dimson's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,886 residents in North Dimson's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Cornwall. North Dimson has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 29.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to North Dimson are Tavistock College (3.0 miles) and Callington Community College (4.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 294 schools and 73,481 pupils across North Dimson's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks North Dimson among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, North Dimson is about 9 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around North Dimson. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around North Dimson
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare North Dimson, Cornwall with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Lower Dimson, Drakewalls, Higher Dimson, Middle Dimson, Gunnislake, and Chilsworthy.
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Frequently Asked Questions in North Dimson
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in North Dimson often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to North Dimson?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to North Dimson is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 8.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (8.7 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (9.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near North Dimson?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of North Dimson, 5 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saltash, 8.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near North Dimson?
The nearest practice to North Dimson that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 8.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (9.1 miles) and Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (9.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in North Dimson, 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 North Dimson, Cornwall?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.