Orthodontic practices near Pennycross
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Pennycross, 14 practices within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, 0.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 0.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 0.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 0.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 1.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 1.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 1.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 1.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pennycross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 0.8 miles north; the next are Saltash (1.6 miles west) and Ashburton (19.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 0.8 miles north |
| Saltash | 1 | 1.6 miles west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 19.1 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 20.6 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 24.6 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 25.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pennycross
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), 1.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 1.6 miles south-east |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 1.6 miles west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 1.1 miles south-west |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 19.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pennycross at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Plymouth |
| NHS dental services | NHS Devon Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,502 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.7% aged 16 to 24 and 29.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 30.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,611 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 30.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Plymouth | 29th closest to an orthodontic practice of 57 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Plymouth |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | All Saints Church of England Academy — 0.4 miles Devonport High School for Girls — 0.5 miles St Boniface's RC College — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 16 schools, about 12,433 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 103 schools, 39,211 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — under a mile Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 2 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 19 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 16 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 Pennycross
Pennycross has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 16.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (1.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (1.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Pennycross list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Pennycross are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Meavy Way Dental Practice in Plymouth, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pennycross
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What local practice data suggests in Pennycross
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Pennycross itself. The closest on record are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, under a mile away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 2 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 19 miles away.
Area profile for Pennycross
Pennycross is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Pennycross. Census data puts 18.6% of Pennycross's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Pennycross, 7.8% of the 1,502 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Plymouth, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, Pennycross is better served than 83% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Pennycross attend schools such as All Saints Church of England Academy (0.4 miles) and Devonport High School for Girls (0.5 miles). 16 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 103 schools and 39,211 pupils in Pennycross's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Pennycross's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Pennycross is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 2 miles away.
About Pennycross
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The Orthodontic Journey in Pennycross
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Pennycross
Practices serving Pennycross differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Pennycross sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Pennycross's under-16 share sits at 18.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Pennycross, 7.8% of the 1,502 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Plymouth, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Pennycross has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Pennycross are served by secondary schools including All Saints Church of England Academy (0.4 miles) and Devonport High School for Girls (0.5 miles). 16 secondary schools are within three miles. Pennycross's Local Authority area covers 103 schools and 39,211 pupils, according to DfE figures. Pennycross's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Pennycross is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pennycross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pennycross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pennycross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pennycross is Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 0.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Meavy Way Dental Practice (0.9 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (0.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pennycross?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Pennycross, 14 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pennycross?
The nearest practice to Pennycross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Meavy Way Dental Practice in Plymouth, about 0.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (0.9 miles) and Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth (1.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pennycross, Plymouth?
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 Pennycross, Plymouth?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.