Orthodontic practices near Old Kea
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Old Kea, 16 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Lander Dental & Implant Clinic in Truro, 1.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander Dental & Implant ClinicTruro | 1.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (141 reviews) |
| Trafalgar House Dental PracticeTruro | 1.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (193 reviews) |
| Truro Dental HealthTruro | 1.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (29 reviews) |
| Truro Orthodontic PracticeTruro | 1.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Pure Dental Health TruroTruro | 1.9 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (652 reviews) |
| Dental Logic TruroTruro | 2.0 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (43 reviews) |
| The Dental Hygiene SuiteTruro | 2.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (176 reviews) |
| Royal Cornwall HospitalTruro | 3.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (460 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Old Kea with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Truro, 1.7 miles north-west; the next are Grampound (5.6 miles east) and Penryn (5.8 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Truro | 9 | 1.7 miles north-west |
| Grampound | 1 | 5.6 miles east |
| Penryn | 1 | 5.8 miles south-west |
| Falmouth | 2 | 6.3 miles south |
| Flushing | 1 | 6.3 miles south-west |
| Saint Agnes | 1 | 8.2 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Old Kea
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), 6.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Observatory Dental PracticeFalmouth | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 6.5 miles south |
| The Dental Hygiene SuiteTruro | 5.0 (176 reviews) | 2.0 miles north-west |
| Waterside DentalcarePenryn | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 5.8 miles south-west |
| Pure Dental Health TruroTruro | 4.9 (652 reviews) | 1.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Old Kea 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,462 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 | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 40 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Cornwall | 126th closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest secondary schools | Penair School — 1.9 miles Richard Lander School — 3.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,223 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 | Lander Dental & Implant Clinic, Truro — 2 miles Roseland Dental Care, Grampound — 6 miles Waterside Dentalcare, Penryn — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 24 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 Old Kea
The nearest practice to Old Kea is Lander Dental & Implant Clinic in Truro, 1.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 24.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Pure Dental Health Truro (1.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Trafalgar House Dental Practice (1.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Old Kea list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Old Kea are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lander Dental & Implant Clinic in Truro, 1.7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Old Kea
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The local picture in Old Kea
Old Kea is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Old Kea sits within NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.4% of Old Kea's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,462 residents in Old Kea's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Cornwall. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Old Kea has more choice than 72% of towns in England. 29.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Old Kea attend schools such as Penair School (1.9 miles) and Richard Lander School (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 294 schools and 73,481 pupils across Old Kea's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Old Kea close to the England median.
Local treatment availability around Old Kea
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Old Kea. The nearest we do hold are Lander Dental & Implant Clinic in Truro, about 2 miles away; Roseland Dental Care in Grampound, about 6 miles away; and Waterside Dentalcare in Penryn, about 6 miles away.
Facts about Old Kea
The nearest other location we cover is Coombe, around 1 km to the south.
Keep exploring nearby
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Coombe, St. Michael Penkivel, Trelissick, Saint Clement, Calenick, and Merther may also help.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Old Kea
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Old Kea
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Orthodontic Treatments in Old Kea
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Old Kea
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Old Kea. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Old Kea
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Old Kea, Cornwall alone. Nearby pages covering Coombe, St. Michael Penkivel, Trelissick, Saint Clement, Calenick, and Merther may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Old Kea
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Old Kea often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Kea?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Kea is Lander Dental & Implant Clinic in Truro, about 1.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Trafalgar House Dental Practice (1.7 miles) and Truro Dental Health (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Kea?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Old Kea, 16 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Kea?
The nearest practice to Old Kea that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lander Dental & Implant Clinic in Truro, about 1.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Trafalgar House Dental Practice (1.7 miles) and Truro Dental Health (1.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Old Kea, 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 Old Kea, Cornwall?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.