NHS Treatment in St. Buryan at a Glance
| 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) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of 2,162 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Chapel Dental, Camborne — 17.3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cape Cornwall School — 4.8 miles Mounts Bay Academy — 4.9 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.4% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near St. Buryan
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of St. Buryan; 1 practice within 10 and 3 practices within 20. The closest is The Lescudjack Centre in Penzance, 5.3 miles north-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Chapel Dental, 17.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel DentalCamborne | 17.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 3.6 (85 reviews) |
| Waterside DentalcarePenryn | 24.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Smile TogetherFlushing | 24.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Revitalise Dental CentreSaint Agnes | 24.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (76 reviews) |
| The Observatory Dental PracticeFalmouth | 24.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (253 reviews) |
| Kimberley Park Dental PracticeFalmouth | 24.8 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 St. Buryan with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Camborne, 17.3 miles north-east; the next are Penryn (24.3 miles east) and Flushing (24.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Camborne | 1 | 17.3 miles north-east |
| Penryn | 1 | 24.3 miles east |
| Flushing | 1 | 24.4 miles east |
| Saint Agnes | 1 | 24.6 miles north-east |
| Falmouth | 2 | 24.7 miles east |
| Truro | 5 | 25.9 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from St. Buryan, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Peninsula Dental School Social Enterprise, 27 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chapel Dental, Camborne, 17.3 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around St. Buryan are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontics in St. Buryan funds treatment for patients who meet the IOTN clinical need threshold. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. The main limitation is waiting time, which can be substantial across Cornwall.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in St. Buryan?
Many patients in Cornwall wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
NHS Orthodontic Access in St. Buryan
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS orthodontic waiting times in Cornwall vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Practices serving St. Buryan differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. National deprivation data puts St. Buryan close to the England median. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 29.7% of local 5-year-olds. In the census neighbourhood around St. Buryan, 7.5% of the 2,162 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Cornwall, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. St. Buryan — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 16.7% of St. Buryan's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. The closest secondary schools to St. Buryan are Cape Cornwall School (4.8 miles) and Mounts Bay Academy (4.9 miles). There are 294 schools and 73,481 pupils in St. Buryan's Local Authority area, per DfE data. St. Buryan has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in St. Buryan. The nearest we do hold are The Lescudjack Centre in Penzance, about 5 miles away; Carbis Bay Dental & Implant Care in Uny Lelant, about 11 miles away; and Chapel Dental in Camborne, about 17 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in St. Buryan
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Going private for the same metal braces in St. Buryan costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in St. Buryan
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St. Buryan?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St. Buryan is The Lescudjack Centre in Penzance, about 5.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Carbis Bay Dental & Implant Care (10.9 miles) and Chapel Dental (17.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St. Buryan?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of St. Buryan, 1 practice within 10 miles and 3 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Penzance, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near St. Buryan?
The nearest practice to St. Buryan that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chapel Dental in Camborne, about 17.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Waterside Dentalcare (24.3 miles) and Smile Together (24.4 miles).
Which county covers St. Buryan?
St. Buryan is in Cornwall.
Is St. Buryan a family area?
Census data puts 16.7% of St. Buryan's population at under 16.
What kind of area is St. Buryan?
ONS classifies St. Buryan as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in St. Buryan?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board.
What if the NHS wait is too long?
Private orthodontic treatment removes the waiting list entirely. It offers the same clinical outcomes with greater choice of brace type and typically a more personalised experience — at higher cost than the NHS charge.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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