Orthodontic practices near Saint Keyne
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Saint Keyne; 21 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 12.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 12.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Mount Wise Dental PracticePlymouth | 13.5 miles east | – | – | – | 3.6 (24 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 13.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 14.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 14.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Clark House DentalPlymouth | 14.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (45 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 14.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 14.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Saint Keyne with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saltash, 12.6 miles east; the next are Plymouth (13.5 miles east) and St Austell (15.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saltash | 1 | 12.6 miles east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 13.5 miles east |
| St Austell | 4 | 15.1 miles west |
| Aust | 1 | 15.3 miles west |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 17.6 miles west |
| Grampound | 1 | 22.1 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 Saint Keyne
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth (5.0 from 106 reviews), 15.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 15.1 miles east |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) | 17.6 miles west |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 12.6 miles east |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 13.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Saint Keyne 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 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,547 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 57 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cornwall | 817th closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Liskeard School and Community College — 2.7 miles Looe Community Academy — 4.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,115 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 | Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 13 miles Mount Wise Dental Practice, Plymouth — 14 miles Smile Dental Care - St Austell, St Austell — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 21 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 2 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 Keyne
The nearest practice to Saint Keyne is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 12.6 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 21 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (12.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (13.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Saint Keyne list clear aligners, the nearest 12.6 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 Keyne are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 12.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 16 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Saint Keyne to Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence is roughly 30 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 330 to 660 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £150 to £295 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 330 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Saint Keyne
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Practice data for Saint Keyne
There is no orthodontist on our records in Saint Keyne itself. The nearest recorded are Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 13 miles away; Mount Wise Dental Practice in Plymouth, about 14 miles away; and Smile Dental Care - St Austell, about 15 miles away.
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Facts about Saint Keyne
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The local picture in Saint Keyne
Saint Keyne's ONS geography type is smaller 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 Keyne. Census data puts 14.2% of Saint Keyne's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 1,547 residents in Saint Keyne's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Cornwall. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Saint Keyne; the nearest is about 13 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 29.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Saint Keyne attend schools such as Liskeard School and Community College (2.7 miles) and Looe Community Academy (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 294 schools and 73,481 pupils in Saint Keyne's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Saint Keyne's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Saint Keyne is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Orthodontic Treatments in Saint Keyne
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Saint Keyne has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
How to Choose in Saint Keyne
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Saint Keyne practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Saint Keyne
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Saint Keyne helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Saint Keyne
Saint Keyne has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 2 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Saint Keyne 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. Saint Keyne's under-16 share sits at 14.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Saint Keyne, 5.4% of the 1,547 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Cornwall, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Saint Keyne has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 29.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Saint Keyne are Liskeard School and Community College (2.7 miles) and Looe Community Academy (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Saint Keyne's Local Authority has 294 schools educating 73,481 pupils (DfE data). Saint Keyne's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Saint Keyne is about 16 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Saint Keyne
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Saint Keyne often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Saint Keyne?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Saint Keyne is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 12.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Mount Wise Dental Practice (13.5 miles) and Nuvo Dental Plymouth (13.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Saint Keyne?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Saint Keyne, 0 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saltash, 12.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Saint Keyne?
The nearest practice to Saint Keyne that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 12.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (14.8 miles) and Clark House Dental (14.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Saint Keyne, Cornwall?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Saint Keyne, Cornwall?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.