Orthodontic practices near Ruddlemoor
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Ruddlemoor, 6 practices within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is Mr J F Steyn - West Face Orthodontics in St Austell, 1.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr J F Steyn - West Face OrthodonticsSt Austell | 1.4 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| WEST FACE ORTHODONTICSAust | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Manor House Dental & Implant ClinicSt Austell | 1.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (405 reviews) |
| Truro Road Dental PracticeSt Austell | 1.5 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care - St AustellSt Austell | 1.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.1 (21 reviews) |
| Roseland Dental CareGrampound | 8.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (33 reviews) |
| Number 65 Dental & Implant ClinicWadebridge | 10.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (149 reviews) |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 10.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Ruddlemoor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is St Austell, 1.4 miles south; the next are Aust (1.4 miles south) and Grampound (8.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| St Austell | 4 | 1.4 miles south |
| Aust | 1 | 1.4 miles south |
| Grampound | 1 | 8.0 miles south-west |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 10.9 miles north |
| Newquay | 1 | 12.2 miles west |
| Truro | 9 | 12.8 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 Ruddlemoor
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), 19.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Observatory Dental PracticeFalmouth | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 19.0 miles south-west |
| The Dental Hygiene SuiteTruro | 5.0 (176 reviews) | 13.1 miles south-west |
| Waterside DentalcarePenryn | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 18.6 miles south-west |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) | 10.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ruddlemoor 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,574 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.7% aged 16 to 24 and 28.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 22.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 413 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.7% 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 | 98th closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Poltair School — 1.3 miles Penrice Academy — 2.0 miles Brannel School — 4.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,287 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 | Mr J F Steyn - West Face Orthodontics, St Austell — 1 miles WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS, Aust — 1 miles Roseland Dental Care, Grampound — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 23 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 Ruddlemoor
The nearest practice to Ruddlemoor is Mr J F Steyn - West Face Orthodontics in St Austell, 1.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 23.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (10.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Dental Care - St Austell (1.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Ruddlemoor list clear aligners, the nearest 1.5 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 Ruddlemoor are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS in Aust, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 31 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ruddlemoor
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Orthodontist in Ruddlemoor: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Ruddlemoor understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Cornwall and the surrounding area.
A quick look at Ruddlemoor
Just under 1 km east, Scredda is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Widen your local search
You can also compare treatment pages for Scredda, Trethowel, Carthew, Stenalees, Carclaze, and Carluddon if you are weighing up more than one location.
Practice data for Ruddlemoor
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ruddlemoor itself. The closest on record are Mr J F Steyn - West Face Orthodontics in St Austell, about a mile away; WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS in Aust, about a mile away; and Roseland Dental Care in Grampound, about 8 miles away.
What official data says about Ruddlemoor
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Ruddlemoor sits within NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.6% of Ruddlemoor's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,574 residents in Ruddlemoor's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Cornwall. Ruddlemoor has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. 29.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Ruddlemoor attend schools such as Poltair School (1.3 miles) and Penrice Academy (2.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 294 schools and 73,481 pupils across Ruddlemoor's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Ruddlemoor among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Ruddlemoor is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Ruddlemoor
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ruddlemoor
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ruddlemoor
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ruddlemoor
Orthodontic practices in and around Ruddlemoor vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Ruddlemoor is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. 16.6% of Ruddlemoor's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,574 residents in Ruddlemoor's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Cornwall. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Ruddlemoor has more choice than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 29.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Ruddlemoor are served by secondary schools including Poltair School (1.3 miles) and Penrice Academy (2.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 294 schools and 73,481 pupils in Ruddlemoor's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Ruddlemoor sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ruddlemoor is about 31 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ruddlemoor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ruddlemoor
These links help widen your research beyond Ruddlemoor, Cornwall if you're open to travelling a little further. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Scredda, Trethowel, Carthew, Stenalees, Carclaze, and Carluddon.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ruddlemoor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ruddlemoor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ruddlemoor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ruddlemoor is Mr J F Steyn - West Face Orthodontics in St Austell, about 1.4 miles to the south. The next closest are WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS (1.4 miles) and Manor House Dental & Implant Clinic (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ruddlemoor?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Ruddlemoor, 6 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ruddlemoor?
The nearest practice to Ruddlemoor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS in Aust, about 1.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Smile Dental Care - St Austell (1.6 miles) and Roseland Dental Care (8.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ruddlemoor, 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 Ruddlemoor, Cornwall?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.