Orthodontic practices near Tremar
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Tremar; 21 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 13.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 13.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 14.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 14.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Mount Wise Dental PracticePlymouth | 15.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.6 (24 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 15.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 15.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 16.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 16.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tremar with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saltash, 13.4 miles south-east; the next are Plymouth (14.6 miles east) and Wadebridge (16.8 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saltash | 1 | 13.4 miles south-east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 14.6 miles east |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 16.8 miles west |
| St Austell | 4 | 17.8 miles south-west |
| Aust | 1 | 18.0 miles south-west |
| Grampound | 1 | 25.1 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 Tremar
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), 16.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 16.3 miles south-east |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) | 16.8 miles west |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 13.4 miles south-east |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 14.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tremar 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,492 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 128 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cornwall | 841st closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% 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 — 2.2 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 Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — 15 miles Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic, Wadebridge — 17 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 Tremar
The nearest practice to Tremar is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 13.4 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. 21 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (13.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (14.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Tremar list clear aligners, the nearest 13.4 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 Tremar 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, 13.4 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 Tremar 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 350 to 700 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £315 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 350 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tremar
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Orthodontist in Tremar: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Tremar? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Tremar itself or elsewhere in Cornwall.
What official data says about Tremar
Tremar 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. Census data puts only 12.7% of Tremar's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,492 residents in Tremar's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Cornwall. People in Tremar usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 29.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Tremar are served by secondary schools including Liskeard School and Community College (2.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Tremar's Local Authority area covers 294 schools and 73,481 pupils, according to DfE figures. Tremar's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Tremar is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Compare nearby areas
Nearby location pages including Lower Tremar, Tremar Coombe, Darite, Crow's Nest, Higher Tremarcoombe, and Rosecraddoc can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
What we know about practices near Tremar
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Tremar itself. The nearest recorded are Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 13 miles away; Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 15 miles away; and Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, about 17 miles away.
Tremar at a glance
Just under 1 km north, Lower Tremar is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
All Orthodontic Options in Tremar Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Tremar can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Tremar
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Tremar — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Tremar
Starting orthodontic treatment in Tremar can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Tremar
No orthodontic practice covers Tremar directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 2 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. By ONS classification, Tremar falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. Tremar's under-16 share, 12.7%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Tremar, 5.8% of the 1,492 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Cornwall, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Tremar; the nearest is about 13 miles away. Regionally, 29.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Tremar are Liskeard School and Community College (2.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Tremar's Local Authority area covers 294 schools and 73,481 pupils, according to DfE figures. Tremar sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Tremar is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 16 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Tremar. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Tremar
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Tremar, Cornwall alone. You can also browse nearby location pages including Lower Tremar, Tremar Coombe, Darite, Crow's Nest, Higher Tremarcoombe, and Rosecraddoc.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tremar
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tremar often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tremar?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tremar is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 13.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (14.6 miles) and Nuvo Dental Plymouth (14.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tremar?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Tremar, 0 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saltash, 13.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tremar?
The nearest practice to Tremar that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 13.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (15.4 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (15.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tremar, 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 Tremar, Cornwall?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.