Orthodontic practices near Par
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Par, 5 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Dental Care - St Austell, 3.9 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Dental Care - St AustellSt Austell | 3.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.1 (21 reviews) |
| Mr J F Steyn - West Face OrthodonticsSt Austell | 4.2 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Manor House Dental & Implant ClinicSt Austell | 4.2 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (405 reviews) |
| WEST FACE ORTHODONTICSAust | 4.2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Truro Road Dental PracticeSt Austell | 4.3 miles west | – | – | – | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Roseland Dental CareGrampound | 10.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (33 reviews) |
| Number 65 Dental & Implant ClinicWadebridge | 13.0 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (149 reviews) |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 13.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Par with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is St Austell, 3.9 miles west; the next are Aust (4.2 miles west) and Grampound (10.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| St Austell | 4 | 3.9 miles west |
| Aust | 1 | 4.2 miles west |
| Grampound | 1 | 10.9 miles south-west |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 13.0 miles north-west |
| Truro | 9 | 16.4 miles west |
| Newquay | 1 | 16.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Par
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Dental Hygiene Suite in Truro (5.0 from 176 reviews), 16.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Hygiene SuiteTruro | 5.0 (176 reviews) | 16.8 miles west |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) | 13.0 miles north-west |
| Pure Dental Health TruroTruro | 4.9 (652 reviews) | 16.9 miles west |
| Manor House Dental & Implant ClinicSt Austell | 4.9 (405 reviews) | 4.2 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Par 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 9,462 |
| Residents under 16 | 11.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,417 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 19.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,026 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Cornwall | 369th closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Fowey River Academy — 2.7 miles Penrice Academy — 3.2 miles Poltair School — 3.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 676 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 | Smile Dental Care - St Austell, St Austell — 4 miles WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS, Aust — 4 miles Roseland Dental Care, Grampound — 11 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 18 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 Par
Par is 3.9 miles from Smile Dental Care - St Austell, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 18.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (13 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Dental Care - St Austell (3.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Par list clear aligners, the nearest 3.9 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Par are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Dental Care - St Austell, 3.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 26 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Par
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Orthodontist in Par: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Par understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Cornwall. Par — a small town with a population of around 9,462 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Par
Par is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. Par has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.2% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Par, 5.1% of the 1,417 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Cornwall, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Par has more choice than 60% of towns in England. Regionally, 29.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Par are Fowey River Academy (2.7 miles) and Penrice Academy (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Par's Local Authority has 294 schools educating 73,481 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Par is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Par is about 26 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Local provider signals in Par
There is no orthodontist on our records in Par itself. The nearest we do hold are Smile Dental Care - St Austell, about 4 miles away; WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS in Aust, about 4 miles away; and Roseland Dental Care in Grampound, about 11 miles away.
Where Par sits locally
Par has a population of around 9,462, making it a small town within Cornwall. The nearest other location we cover is Polmear, under 1 km to the east.
Widen your local search
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Polmear, Kilhallon, Tywardreath, Lanescot, Porcupine, and Polkerris.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Par
The orthodontic landscape in Par offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Par
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Par — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Par
Starting orthodontic treatment in Par 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Par follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Par. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Par
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Par, Cornwall, these local links help you keep browsing. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Polmear, Kilhallon, Tywardreath, Lanescot, Porcupine, and Polkerris.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Par
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Par often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Par?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Par is Smile Dental Care - St Austell, about 3.9 miles to the west. The next closest are Mr J F Steyn - West Face Orthodontics (4.2 miles) and Manor House Dental & Implant Clinic (4.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Par?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Par, 5 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Par?
The nearest practice to Par that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Dental Care - St Austell, about 3.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS (4.2 miles) and Roseland Dental Care (10.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Par, 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 Par, Cornwall?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.