Orthodontic practices near St Ives
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of St Ives, 3 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Carbis Bay Dental & Implant Care in Uny Lelant, 1.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbis Bay Dental & Implant CareUny Lelant | 1.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (214 reviews) |
| The Lescudjack CentrePenzance | 6.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.3 (77 reviews) |
| Chapel DentalCamborne | 8.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (85 reviews) |
| DM Orthotics LtdRedruth | 11.9 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Revitalise Dental CentreSaint Agnes | 14.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (76 reviews) |
| Threemilestone Dental PracticeTruro | 16.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (729 reviews) |
| Waterside DentalcarePenryn | 17.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Royal Cornwall HospitalTruro | 18.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.1 (460 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to St Ives with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Uny Lelant, 1.5 miles south-east; the next are Penzance (6.2 miles south) and Camborne (8.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Uny Lelant | 1 | 1.5 miles south-east |
| Penzance | 1 | 6.2 miles south |
| Camborne | 1 | 8.4 miles east |
| Redruth | 1 | 11.9 miles east |
| Saint Agnes | 1 | 14.5 miles north-east |
| Truro | 9 | 16.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of St Ives
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), 18.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Observatory Dental PracticeFalmouth | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 18.7 miles east |
| The Dental Hygiene SuiteTruro | 5.0 (176 reviews) | 19.5 miles east |
| Waterside DentalcarePenryn | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 17.9 miles east |
| Pure Dental Health TruroTruro | 4.9 (652 reviews) | 19.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
St Ives 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 9,966 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,327 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 30.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,840 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Cornwall | 109th closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Ives School — 0.7 miles Hayle Academy — 3.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 580 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 — 8 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 St Ives
The nearest practice to St Ives is Carbis Bay Dental & Implant Care in Uny Lelant, 1.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 18.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Revitalise Dental Centre (14.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Threemilestone Dental Practice (16.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around St Ives 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 St Ives 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, 8.4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In St Ives
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Orthodontist in St Ives: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in St Ives. The same guidance applies whether you are based in St Ives itself or elsewhere in Cornwall. St Ives — a small town with a population of around 9,966 — is covered on this page specifically.
A quick look at St Ives
St Ives has a population of around 9,966, making it a small town within Cornwall. The nearest other location we cover is Halsetown, around 1 km to the south.
The local picture in St Ives
St Ives is classified as larger 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. Census figures show 17.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,327 residents in the neighbourhood around St Ives, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Cornwall. OHID data for this ICB shows 29.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in St Ives are served by secondary schools including St Ives School (0.7 miles) and Hayle Academy (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 294 schools and 73,481 pupils across St Ives's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks St Ives among England's more deprived areas.
What local practice data suggests in St Ives
There is no orthodontist on our records in St Ives itself. The closest on record 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 8 miles away.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Halsetown, Carbis Bay, Cripplesease, Towednack, Nancledra, and Canon's Town if you are weighing up more than one location.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in St Ives
Many people in St Ives delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
What to Ask Before You Commit in St Ives
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in St Ives
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving St Ives. ONS classifies St Ives as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.5% of St Ives's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,327 residents in the neighbourhood around St Ives, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Cornwall. 29.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in St Ives are served by secondary schools including St Ives School (0.7 miles) and Hayle Academy (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. St Ives's Local Authority area covers 294 schools and 73,481 pupils, according to DfE figures. St Ives'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.
All Orthodontic Options in St Ives Explained
Patients in St Ives have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Treatment Options in St Ives — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around St Ives. St Ives is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. St Ives sits within NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.5% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,327 residents in St Ives's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Cornwall. 29.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in St Ives are served by secondary schools including St Ives School (0.7 miles) and Hayle Academy (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 294 schools and 73,481 pupils in St Ives's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, St Ives sits among the more deprived areas of England. There is no orthodontist on our records in St Ives itself. The nearest recorded 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 8 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around St Ives. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around St Ives
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in St Ives, Cornwall. Nearby pages covering Halsetown, Carbis Bay, Cripplesease, Towednack, Nancledra, and Canon's Town may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in St Ives
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in St Ives often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St Ives?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St Ives is Carbis Bay Dental & Implant Care in Uny Lelant, about 1.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Lescudjack Centre (6.2 miles) and Chapel Dental (8.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St Ives?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of St Ives, 3 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near St Ives?
The nearest practice to St Ives that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chapel Dental in Camborne, about 8.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Revitalise Dental Centre (14.5 miles) and Threemilestone Dental Practice (16.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in St Ives, 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 St Ives, Cornwall?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.