Orthodontic practices near Playing Place
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Playing Place, 16 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Lander Dental & Implant Clinic in Truro, 2.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander Dental & Implant ClinicTruro | 2.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (141 reviews) |
| Truro Dental HealthTruro | 2.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (29 reviews) |
| Pure Dental Health TruroTruro | 2.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (652 reviews) |
| Dental Logic TruroTruro | 2.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (43 reviews) |
| Truro Orthodontic PracticeTruro | 2.4 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| The Dental Hygiene SuiteTruro | 2.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (176 reviews) |
| Trafalgar House Dental PracticeTruro | 2.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (193 reviews) |
| Royal Cornwall HospitalTruro | 2.7 miles north | – | – | – | 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 Playing Place with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Truro, 2.2 miles north; the next are Penryn (4.5 miles south) and Flushing (5.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Truro | 9 | 2.2 miles north |
| Penryn | 1 | 4.5 miles south |
| Flushing | 1 | 5.2 miles south |
| Falmouth | 2 | 5.3 miles south |
| Redruth | 1 | 6.9 miles west |
| Saint Agnes | 1 | 7.2 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 Playing Place
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), 5.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Observatory Dental PracticeFalmouth | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 5.5 miles south |
| The Dental Hygiene SuiteTruro | 5.0 (176 reviews) | 2.4 miles north |
| Waterside DentalcarePenryn | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 4.5 miles south |
| Pure Dental Health TruroTruro | 4.9 (652 reviews) | 2.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Playing Place 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 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,797 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 545 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within Cornwall | 178th closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.2 miles away, closer than 66% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest secondary schools | Richard Lander School — 2.5 miles Penair School — 3.1 miles Penryn College — 4.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,561 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 Waterside Dentalcare, Penryn — 4 miles Smile Together, Flushing — 5 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 Playing Place
The nearest practice to Playing Place is Lander Dental & Implant Clinic in Truro, 2.2 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.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Pure Dental Health Truro (2.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Trafalgar House Dental Practice (2.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Playing Place list clear aligners, the nearest 2.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Playing Place 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, 2.2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Playing Place
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Orthodontist in Playing Place: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Playing Place? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Cornwall.
Area profile for Playing Place
Playing Place — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 14.8% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Playing Place, 5.5% of the 1,797 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Cornwall, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, Playing Place is better served than 75% of towns in England. Regionally, 29.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Playing Place attend schools such as Richard Lander School (2.5 miles) and Penair School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Playing Place's Local Authority area covers 294 schools and 73,481 pupils, according to DfE figures. Playing Place's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Playing Place at a glance
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Kea, the closest linked location.
Local orthodontic signals in Playing Place
There is no orthodontist on our records in Playing Place itself. The nearest we do hold are Lander Dental & Implant Clinic in Truro, about 2 miles away; Waterside Dentalcare in Penryn, about 4 miles away; and Smile Together in Flushing, about 5 miles away.
More local pages to browse
For a broader view, related location pages cover Kea, Penelewey, Penpol, Point, Calenick, and Carnon Downs as well as this one.
Orthodontic Treatments in Playing Place
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Playing Place has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Playing Place
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Playing Place
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Playing Place helps you ask the right questions. 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 Playing Place 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 Playing Place. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Playing Place
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Playing Place, Cornwall alone. Related nearby location pages such as Kea, Penelewey, Penpol, Point, Calenick, and Carnon Downs can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Playing Place
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Playing Place often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Playing Place?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Playing Place is Lander Dental & Implant Clinic in Truro, about 2.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Truro Dental Health (2.2 miles) and Pure Dental Health Truro (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Playing Place?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Playing Place, 16 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Playing Place?
The nearest practice to Playing Place that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lander Dental & Implant Clinic in Truro, about 2.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Truro Dental Health (2.2 miles) and The Dental Hygiene Suite (2.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Playing Place, 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 Playing Place, Cornwall?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.