Orthodontic practices near Saint Erth
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Saint Erth, 3 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Carbis Bay Dental & Implant Care in Uny Lelant, 2.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbis Bay Dental & Implant CareUny Lelant | 2.3 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (214 reviews) |
| The Lescudjack CentrePenzance | 5.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (77 reviews) |
| Chapel DentalCamborne | 6.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (85 reviews) |
| DM Orthotics LtdRedruth | 10.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Revitalise Dental CentreSaint Agnes | 13.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (76 reviews) |
| Waterside DentalcarePenryn | 15.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Smile TogetherFlushing | 15.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Threemilestone Dental PracticeTruro | 15.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (729 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Saint Erth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Uny Lelant, 2.3 miles north-west; the next are Penzance (5.7 miles south-west) and Camborne (6.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Uny Lelant | 1 | 2.3 miles north-west |
| Penzance | 1 | 5.7 miles south-west |
| Camborne | 1 | 6.5 miles north-east |
| Redruth | 1 | 10.3 miles north-east |
| Saint Agnes | 1 | 13.7 miles north-east |
| Penryn | 1 | 15.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Saint Erth
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), 15.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Observatory Dental PracticeFalmouth | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 15.7 miles east |
| The Dental Hygiene SuiteTruro | 5.0 (176 reviews) | 17.7 miles east |
| Waterside DentalcarePenryn | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 15.0 miles east |
| Pure Dental Health TruroTruro | 4.9 (652 reviews) | 17.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Saint Erth 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 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,361 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 26.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 87 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Cornwall | 191st closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.3 miles away, closer than 65% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hayle Academy — 1.3 miles St Ives School — 3.1 miles Humphry Davy School — 5.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 623 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 | Carbis Bay Dental & Implant Care, Uny Lelant — 2 miles The Lescudjack Centre, Penzance — 6 miles Chapel Dental, Camborne — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 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 Saint Erth
Saint Erth is 2.3 miles from Carbis Bay Dental & Implant Care in Uny Lelant, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 18.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Revitalise Dental Centre (13.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Threemilestone Dental Practice (15.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Saint Erth list clear aligners, the nearest 2.3 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 Saint Erth are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chapel Dental in Camborne, 6.5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Saint Erth
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What we know about practices near Saint Erth
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Saint Erth itself. The nearest we do hold are Carbis Bay Dental & Implant Care in Uny Lelant, about 2 miles away; The Lescudjack Centre in Penzance, about 6 miles away; and Chapel Dental in Camborne, about 6 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Rose-an-Grouse, Foundry, Griggs, Hayle, Uny Lelant, and Copperhouse.
Where Saint Erth sits locally
Just under 1 km west, Rose-an-Grouse is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Saint Erth
Saint Erth's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Saint Erth falls under NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.9% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 2,361 residents in Saint Erth's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Cornwall. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 29.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Saint Erth are served by secondary schools including Hayle Academy (1.3 miles) and St Ives School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 294 schools and 73,481 pupils across Saint Erth's Local Authority. Saint Erth falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility.
Orthodontic Treatments in Saint Erth
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Saint Erth
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Saint Erth
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Saint Erth helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Saint Erth
Practices serving Saint Erth differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Saint Erth's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. Saint Erth's under-16 share sits at 16.9%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 2,361 residents in Saint Erth's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Cornwall. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 29.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Saint Erth attend schools such as Hayle Academy (1.3 miles) and St Ives School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 294 schools and 73,481 pupils across Saint Erth's Local Authority. Saint Erth's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Saint Erth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Saint Erth
These links help widen your research beyond Saint Erth, Cornwall if you're open to travelling a little further. You can keep exploring with related pages for Rose-an-Grouse, Foundry, Griggs, Hayle, Uny Lelant, and Copperhouse.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Saint Erth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Saint Erth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Saint Erth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Saint Erth is Carbis Bay Dental & Implant Care in Uny Lelant, about 2.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are The Lescudjack Centre (5.7 miles) and Chapel Dental (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Saint Erth?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Saint Erth, 3 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Saint Erth?
The nearest practice to Saint Erth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chapel Dental in Camborne, about 6.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Revitalise Dental Centre (13.7 miles) and Waterside Dentalcare (15.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Saint Erth, Cornwall?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Saint Erth, Cornwall?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.