Orthodontic practices near Porcupine
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Porcupine, 5 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Dental Care - St Austell, 4.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Dental Care - St AustellSt Austell | 4.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.1 (21 reviews) |
| Mr J F Steyn - West Face OrthodonticsSt Austell | 4.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Manor House Dental & Implant ClinicSt Austell | 4.6 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (405 reviews) |
| WEST FACE ORTHODONTICSAust | 4.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Truro Road Dental PracticeSt Austell | 4.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Roseland Dental CareGrampound | 11.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (33 reviews) |
| Number 65 Dental & Implant ClinicWadebridge | 11.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (149 reviews) |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 11.8 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 Porcupine with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is St Austell, 4.4 miles south-west; the next are Aust (4.6 miles south-west) and Grampound (11.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| St Austell | 4 | 4.4 miles south-west |
| Aust | 1 | 4.6 miles south-west |
| Grampound | 1 | 11.6 miles south-west |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 11.8 miles north-west |
| Newquay | 1 | 16.3 miles west |
| Truro | 9 | 17.0 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Porcupine
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), 17.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Hygiene SuiteTruro | 5.0 (176 reviews) | 17.4 miles south-west |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) | 11.8 miles north-west |
| Pure Dental Health TruroTruro | 4.9 (652 reviews) | 17.4 miles south-west |
| Manor House Dental & Implant ClinicSt Austell | 4.9 (405 reviews) | 4.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Porcupine 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,511 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 204 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23% 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 | 411th closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Fowey River Academy — 3.5 miles Penrice Academy — 3.8 miles Poltair School — 4.2 miles |
| 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 — 5 miles Roseland Dental Care, Grampound — 12 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 Porcupine
Porcupine is 4.4 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.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (11.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Dental Care - St Austell (4.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Porcupine list clear aligners, the nearest 4.4 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 Porcupine 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, 4.4 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 Porcupine
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Local orthodontic signals in Porcupine
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Porcupine. The nearest recorded are Smile Dental Care - St Austell, about 4 miles away; WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS in Aust, about 5 miles away; and Roseland Dental Care in Grampound, about 12 miles away.
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You can continue browsing related location pages including Lanescot, Ponts Mill, Treesmill, Kilhallon, Penpillick, and Tywardreath if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
What official data says about Porcupine
Porcupine's ONS geography type is larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Porcupine falls under NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. 14.4% of Porcupine's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,511 residents in the neighbourhood around Porcupine, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Cornwall. Porcupine has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. Regionally, 29.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Porcupine are served by secondary schools including Fowey River Academy (3.5 miles) and Penrice Academy (3.8 miles). Porcupine's Local Authority has 294 schools educating 73,481 pupils (DfE data). Porcupine'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 Porcupine is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 26 miles away.
Porcupine at a glance
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Porcupine
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Areas We Cover Around Porcupine
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Frequently Asked Questions in Porcupine
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Porcupine often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Porcupine?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Porcupine is Smile Dental Care - St Austell, about 4.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Mr J F Steyn - West Face Orthodontics (4.6 miles) and Manor House Dental & Implant Clinic (4.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Porcupine?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Porcupine, 5 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Porcupine?
The nearest practice to Porcupine that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Dental Care - St Austell, about 4.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS (4.6 miles) and Roseland Dental Care (11.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Porcupine, Cornwall?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Porcupine, Cornwall?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.