Orthodontic practices near Saint Hilary
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Saint Hilary; 3 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is The Lescudjack Centre in Penzance, 5.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lescudjack CentrePenzance | 5.3 miles west | – | – | – | 4.3 (77 reviews) |
| Carbis Bay Dental & Implant CareUny Lelant | 5.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (214 reviews) |
| Chapel DentalCamborne | 8.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (85 reviews) |
| DM Orthotics LtdRedruth | 12.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Waterside DentalcarePenryn | 14.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Smile TogetherFlushing | 15.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| The Observatory Dental PracticeFalmouth | 15.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (253 reviews) |
| Kimberley Park Dental PracticeFalmouth | 15.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (73 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Saint Hilary with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Penzance, 5.3 miles west; the next are Uny Lelant (5.5 miles north) and Camborne (8.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Penzance | 1 | 5.3 miles west |
| Uny Lelant | 1 | 5.5 miles north |
| Camborne | 1 | 8.3 miles north-east |
| Redruth | 1 | 12.0 miles north-east |
| Penryn | 1 | 14.9 miles east |
| Flushing | 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 Hilary
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), 15.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Observatory Dental PracticeFalmouth | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 15.3 miles east |
| The Dental Hygiene SuiteTruro | 5.0 (176 reviews) | 18.9 miles north-east |
| Waterside DentalcarePenryn | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 14.9 miles east |
| Pure Dental Health TruroTruro | 4.9 (652 reviews) | 18.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Saint Hilary 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,121 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.9% 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 | 1,184 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cornwall | 502nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hayle Academy — 4.5 miles Humphry Davy School — 5.4 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 | The Lescudjack Centre, Penzance — 5 miles Carbis Bay Dental & Implant Care, Uny Lelant — 6 miles Chapel Dental, Camborne — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| 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 Hilary
From Saint Hilary the nearest practice is The Lescudjack Centre in Penzance, 5.3 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 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: Kimberley Park Dental Practice (15.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 10 of the practices around Saint Hilary list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 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 Saint Hilary 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, 8.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Saint Hilary to The Lescudjack Centre is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Saint Hilary
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Orthodontist in Saint Hilary: People weighing up braces or aligners in Saint Hilary can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Cornwall, not just Saint Hilary.
Saint Hilary in numbers
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Practice data for Saint Hilary
There is no orthodontist on our records in Saint Hilary itself. The nearest recorded are The Lescudjack Centre in Penzance, about 5 miles away; Carbis Bay Dental & Implant Care in Uny Lelant, about 6 miles away; and Chapel Dental in Camborne, about 8 miles away.
Area profile for Saint Hilary
Saint Hilary is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Saint Hilary. Census figures show 17% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.9% of the 2,121 residents in Saint Hilary's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Cornwall. Saint Hilary has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 29.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Saint Hilary are served by secondary schools including Hayle Academy (4.5 miles) and Humphry Davy School (5.4 miles). Saint Hilary's Local Authority area covers 294 schools and 73,481 pupils, according to DfE figures. Saint Hilary sits close to the England average for deprivation.
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Orthodontic Treatments in Saint Hilary
The orthodontic landscape in Saint Hilary offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Saint Hilary
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Saint Hilary
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Saint Hilary
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Saint Hilary. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Saint Hilary
This part of the page places Saint Hilary, Cornwall in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Other local pages worth browsing include Perran Downs, Rosudgeon, Higher Downs, Prussia Cove, Goldsithney, and Lower Kenneggy.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Saint Hilary
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Saint Hilary often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Saint Hilary?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Saint Hilary is The Lescudjack Centre in Penzance, about 5.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Carbis Bay Dental & Implant Care (5.5 miles) and Chapel Dental (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Saint Hilary?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Saint Hilary, 3 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Penzance, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Saint Hilary?
The nearest practice to Saint Hilary that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chapel Dental in Camborne, about 8.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Waterside Dentalcare (14.9 miles) and Smile Together (15.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Saint Hilary, 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 Saint Hilary, Cornwall?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.