Orthodontic practices near Pentire
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Pentire, 3 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is Gentle Dental in Newquay, 2.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gentle DentalNewquay | 2.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (66 reviews) |
| Revitalise Dental CentreSaint Agnes | 8.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (76 reviews) |
| Royal Cornwall HospitalTruro | 10.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.1 (460 reviews) |
| Threemilestone Dental PracticeTruro | 10.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (729 reviews) |
| Dental Logic TruroTruro | 10.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (43 reviews) |
| The Dental Hygiene SuiteTruro | 10.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (176 reviews) |
| Pure Dental Health TruroTruro | 10.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (652 reviews) |
| Truro Orthodontic PracticeTruro | 10.6 miles south | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pentire with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newquay, 2.7 miles east; the next are Saint Agnes (8.4 miles south-west) and Truro (10.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newquay | 1 | 2.7 miles east |
| Saint Agnes | 1 | 8.4 miles south-west |
| Truro | 9 | 10.0 miles south |
| Redruth | 1 | 12.6 miles south |
| Grampound | 1 | 13.4 miles south-east |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 14.3 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pentire
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), 18.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Observatory Dental PracticeFalmouth | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 18.0 miles south |
| The Dental Hygiene SuiteTruro | 5.0 (176 reviews) | 10.5 miles south |
| Waterside DentalcarePenryn | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 16.9 miles south |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) | 14.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pentire 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,725 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 32.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 325 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Cornwall | 232nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.7 miles away, closer than 60% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest secondary schools | Newquay Tretherras — 2.8 miles Treviglas Academy — 3.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,614 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 | Gentle Dental, Newquay — 3 miles Revitalise Dental Centre, Saint Agnes — 8 miles Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 25 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 Pentire
Pentire is 2.7 miles from Gentle Dental in Newquay, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Revitalise Dental Centre (8.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Threemilestone Dental Practice (10.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Pentire list clear aligners, the nearest 8.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Pentire are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Gentle Dental in Newquay, 2.7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pentire
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Pentire in context
Classified by ONS as urban: Further from a major town or city, Pentire sits within NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Pentire's under-16 share, 13.6%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.9% of the 1,725 residents in Pentire's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Cornwall. OHID data for this ICB shows 29.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Pentire are served by secondary schools including Newquay Tretherras (2.8 miles) and Treviglas Academy (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 294 schools and 73,481 pupils in Pentire's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Pentire's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Local orthodontic signals in Pentire
There is no orthodontist on our records in Pentire itself. The closest on record are Gentle Dental in Newquay, about 3 miles away; Revitalise Dental Centre in Saint Agnes, about 8 miles away; and Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, about 10 miles away.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for West Pentire, Crantock, Tresean, Treworgans, Carines, and Holywell Bay.
Where Pentire sits locally
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to West Pentire, the closest linked location.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Pentire
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Treatment Options in Pentire — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Pentire. Pentire is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. With just 13.6% of residents under 16, Pentire skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,725 residents in the neighbourhood around Pentire, 4.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Cornwall. Regionally, 29.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Pentire are served by secondary schools including Newquay Tretherras (2.8 miles) and Treviglas Academy (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 294 schools and 73,481 pupils in Pentire's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Pentire sits close to the England average for deprivation. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pentire. The closest on record are Gentle Dental in Newquay, about 3 miles away; Revitalise Dental Centre in Saint Agnes, about 8 miles away; and Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, about 10 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Pentire
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pentire. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pentire
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Pentire, Cornwall. Related nearby location pages such as West Pentire, Crantock, Tresean, Treworgans, Carines, and Holywell Bay can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pentire
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pentire often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pentire?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pentire is Gentle Dental in Newquay, about 2.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Revitalise Dental Centre (8.4 miles) and Royal Cornwall Hospital (10.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pentire?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Pentire, 3 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pentire?
The nearest practice to Pentire that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Gentle Dental in Newquay, about 2.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Revitalise Dental Centre (8.4 miles) and Threemilestone Dental Practice (10.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pentire, Cornwall?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Pentire, Cornwall?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.