Orthodontic practices near North Tamerton
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of North Tamerton; 1 practice within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 17.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 17.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 20.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 20.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 25.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 25.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Number 65 Dental & Implant ClinicWadebridge | 25.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (149 reviews) |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 25.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 25.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to North Tamerton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 17.5 miles north-east; the next are Bideford (20.1 miles north-east) and Saltash (25.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 17.5 miles north-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 20.1 miles north-east |
| Saltash | 1 | 25.3 miles south |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 25.3 miles north-east |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 25.5 miles south-west |
| Plymouth | 13 | 25.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
North Tamerton 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 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,708 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 | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 25% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 28 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cornwall | 924th 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 — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holsworthy Community College — 4.6 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 | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 18 miles Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford — 20 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 25 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 1 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 Tamerton
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of North Tamerton; the nearest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 17.5 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 1 practice is within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (20.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (26.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around North Tamerton list clear aligners, the nearest 25.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around North Tamerton are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 17.5 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 North Tamerton to Torrington Dental Practice is roughly 40 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 460 to 910 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £205 to £410 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 460 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In North Tamerton
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Orthodontist in North Tamerton: People exploring braces and clear aligners in North Tamerton often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Cornwall.
Area profile for North Tamerton
ONS classifies North Tamerton as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, North Tamerton falls under NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.5% of North Tamerton's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,708 residents in the neighbourhood around North Tamerton, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Cornwall. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of North Tamerton; the nearest is about 18 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 North Tamerton attend schools such as Holsworthy Community College (4.6 miles). DfE figures put 294 schools and 73,481 pupils across North Tamerton's Local Authority. North Tamerton falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to North Tamerton is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Facts about North Tamerton
Heading south-east for around 2 km brings you to Tetcott, the closest linked location.
Local treatment availability around North Tamerton
There is no orthodontist on our records in North Tamerton itself. The nearest we do hold are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 18 miles away; Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 20 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 25 miles away.
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in North Tamerton
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in North Tamerton
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in North Tamerton
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Frequently Asked Questions in North Tamerton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in North Tamerton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to North Tamerton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to North Tamerton is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 17.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Queen Annes Dental Practice (20.1 miles) and The Quay Dental Practice (20.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near North Tamerton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of North Tamerton, 0 practices within 10 miles and 1 practice within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 17.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near North Tamerton?
The nearest practice to North Tamerton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 17.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Queen Annes Dental Practice (20.1 miles) and Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (25.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in North Tamerton, Cornwall?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in North Tamerton, Cornwall?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.