Orthodontic practices near Poughill
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Poughill; 3 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 18.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 18.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 18.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 18.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 24.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 25.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Number 65 Dental & Implant ClinicWadebridge | 26.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (149 reviews) |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 26.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 26.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Poughill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 18.4 miles north-east; the next are Bideford (18.7 miles north-east) and Barnstaple (24.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 18.4 miles north-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 18.7 miles north-east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 24.6 miles north-east |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 26.2 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 Poughill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington (4.9 from 238 reviews), 18.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 18.4 miles north-east |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) | 18.8 miles north-east |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 4.4 (38 reviews) | 18.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Poughill 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 |
| Population | 712 |
| Residents under 16 | 12% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,435 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 4.8% aged 16 to 24 and 19.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 197 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cornwall | 946th closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Budehaven Community School — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,145 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 | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 18 miles Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford — 19 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 25 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 3 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 Poughill
Poughill is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 18.4 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 3 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (18.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 3 of the practices around Poughill list clear aligners, the nearest 26.2 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 Poughill are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 18.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Poughill to Torrington Dental Practice is roughly 40 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 480 to 960 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £215 to £430 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 290 to 480 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Poughill
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Poughill, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Cornwall, not just Poughill. Poughill — a small village with a population of around 712 — is covered on this page specifically.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Flexbury, Crooklets, Bude, Lynstone, Marhamchurch, and Stibb are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
About Poughill
Around 712 people live in Poughill, which is a small village within Cornwall. Flexbury is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Poughill.
What local practice data suggests in Poughill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Poughill itself. The nearest recorded are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 18 miles away; Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 19 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 25 miles away.
What official data says about Poughill
Poughill's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Poughill sits within NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 12% of residents under 16, Poughill skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,435 residents in the neighbourhood around Poughill, 4.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Cornwall. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Poughill; the nearest is about 18 miles away. Regionally, 29.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Poughill attend schools such as Budehaven Community School (1.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Poughill's Local Authority area covers 294 schools and 73,481 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Poughill close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Poughill is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Poughill
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Poughill helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Poughill
Treatment in Poughill runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Poughill
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Poughill has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Poughill offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Poughill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Poughill
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Poughill, Cornwall, these local links help you keep browsing. Nearby pages covering Flexbury, Crooklets, Bude, Lynstone, Marhamchurch, and Stibb may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Poughill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Poughill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Poughill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Poughill is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 18.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Queen Annes Dental Practice (18.7 miles) and The Quay Dental Practice (18.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Poughill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Poughill, 0 practices within 10 miles and 3 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 18.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Poughill?
The nearest practice to Poughill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 18.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Queen Annes Dental Practice (18.7 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (24.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Poughill, Cornwall?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Poughill, Cornwall?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.