Orthodontic practices near North Hill
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of North Hill; 16 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 14.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 14.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 15.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 16.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 16.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 16.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Mount Wise Dental PracticePlymouth | 16.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.6 (24 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 16.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 17.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to North Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saltash, 14.6 miles south-east; the next are Plymouth (15.6 miles south-east) and Wadebridge (18.2 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saltash | 1 | 14.6 miles south-east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 15.6 miles south-east |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 18.2 miles west |
| St Austell | 4 | 21.5 miles south-west |
| Aust | 1 | 21.6 miles south-west |
| Grampound | 1 | 28.7 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 North Hill
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), 17.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 17.6 miles south-east |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) | 18.2 miles west |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 14.6 miles south-east |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 16.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
North Hill 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 | 13.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,227 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 22 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 | 877th closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 17 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 — 18 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, 16 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 7 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 Hill
The nearest practice to North Hill is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 14.6 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. 16 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (14.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (16.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around North Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 14.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around North Hill 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, 14.6 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 North Hill 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 380 to 760 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £170 to £340 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 230 to 380 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In North Hill
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Orthodontist in North Hill: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in North Hill. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Cornwall.
About North Hill
The nearest other location we cover is Bathpool, under 1 km to the east.
Continue your local research
You can continue browsing related location pages including Bathpool, North Darley, Berriowbridge, Penhole, Treovis, and Darleyford if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
North Hill in context
Officially, North Hill is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, North Hill falls under NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. With just 13.6% of residents under 16, North Hill skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 2,227 residents in the neighbourhood around North Hill, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Cornwall. People in North Hill 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. There are 294 schools and 73,481 pupils in North Hill's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks North Hill among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to North Hill is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Useful local orthodontic context for North Hill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in North Hill itself. The nearest recorded 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 18 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in North Hill
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in North Hill can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in North Hill
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for North Hill
Starting orthodontic treatment in North Hill can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in North Hill
There's no orthodontist on record in North Hill itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 7 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. North Hill 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 13.6% of North Hill's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 2,227 residents in North Hill's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Cornwall. North Hill has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 15 miles away. 29.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. North Hill's Local Authority area covers 294 schools and 73,481 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks North Hill among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, North Hill is about 17 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 Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around North Hill
If North Hill, Cornwall is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can keep exploring with related pages for Bathpool, North Darley, Berriowbridge, Penhole, Treovis, and Darleyford.
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Frequently Asked Questions in North Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in North Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to North Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to North Hill is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 14.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (15.6 miles) and Nuvo Dental Plymouth (16.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near North Hill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of North Hill, 0 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saltash, 14.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near North Hill?
The nearest practice to North Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 14.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (16.2 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (16.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in North Hill, Cornwall?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in North Hill, Cornwall?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.