Orthodontic practices near The Coombes
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of The Coombes; 22 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Dental Care - St Austell, 11.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Dental Care - St AustellSt Austell | 11.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.1 (21 reviews) |
| Mr J F Steyn - West Face OrthodonticsSt Austell | 11.6 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Manor House Dental & Implant ClinicSt Austell | 11.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (405 reviews) |
| WEST FACE ORTHODONTICSAust | 11.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Truro Road Dental PracticeSt Austell | 11.7 miles west | – | – | – | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Mount Wise Dental PracticePlymouth | 15.9 miles east | – | – | – | 3.6 (24 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 16.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 16.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Coombes with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is St Austell, 11.4 miles west; the next are Aust (11.6 miles west) and Plymouth (15.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| St Austell | 4 | 11.4 miles west |
| Aust | 1 | 11.6 miles west |
| Plymouth | 13 | 15.9 miles east |
| Saltash | 1 | 16.1 miles east |
| Grampound | 1 | 17.3 miles west |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 18.7 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Coombes
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), 17.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 17.8 miles east |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) | 18.7 miles north-west |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 16.1 miles east |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 16.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Coombes 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 | 11.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,843 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.3% aged 16 to 24 and 19.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 59 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cornwall | 779th closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Looe Community Academy — 4.3 miles Fowey River Academy — 5.0 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 | Smile Dental Care - St Austell, St Austell — 11 miles WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS, Aust — 12 miles Mount Wise Dental Practice, Plymouth — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 22 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 9 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 The Coombes
The nearest practice to The Coombes is Smile Dental Care - St Austell, 11.4 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. 22 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (16.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Dental Care - St Austell (11.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around The Coombes list clear aligners, the nearest 11.4 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 The Coombes are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Dental Care - St Austell, 11.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 20 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Coombes to Smile Dental Care - St Austell is roughly 25 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 300 to 590 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £265 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Coombes
Cornwall12 nearby locationsExplore braces and aligners in The Coombes
Orthodontist in The Coombes: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in The Coombes, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It connects local orthodontic research in The Coombes with the wider Cornwall area.
Facts about The Coombes
Polperro is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of The Coombes.
Widen your local search
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Polperro, Crumplehorn, Carey Park, Killigarth, Trelawne, and Lansallos.
What official data says about The Coombes
The Coombes 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. The Coombes's under-16 share, 11.9%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,843 residents in the neighbourhood around The Coombes, 4.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Cornwall. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of The Coombes; the nearest is about 11 miles away. 29.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to The Coombes are Looe Community Academy (4.3 miles) and Fowey River Academy (5.0 miles). The Coombes's Local Authority has 294 schools educating 73,481 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks The Coombes among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Coombes is about 20 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Local provider signals in The Coombes
There is no orthodontist on our records in The Coombes itself. The nearest recorded are Smile Dental Care - St Austell, about 11 miles away; WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS in Aust, about 12 miles away; and Mount Wise Dental Practice in Plymouth, about 16 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in The Coombes Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in The Coombes can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in The Coombes
Every mainstream option is available to patients in The Coombes — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for The Coombes
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in The Coombes 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in The Coombes runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Coombes. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Coombes
These local links are here for anyone comparing The Coombes, Cornwall against nearby alternatives. You can also browse nearby location pages including Polperro, Crumplehorn, Carey Park, Killigarth, Trelawne, and Lansallos.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Coombes
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Coombes often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Coombes?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Coombes is Smile Dental Care - St Austell, about 11.4 miles to the west. The next closest are Mr J F Steyn - West Face Orthodontics (11.6 miles) and Manor House Dental & Implant Clinic (11.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Coombes?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Coombes, 0 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in St Austell, 11.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Coombes?
The nearest practice to The Coombes that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Dental Care - St Austell, about 11.4 miles to the west. Others nearby include WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS (11.6 miles) and Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (16.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Coombes, Cornwall?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Coombes, Cornwall?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.