Orthodontic practices near Widegates
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Widegates; 1 practice within 10 and 19 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 9.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 9.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Mount Wise Dental PracticePlymouth | 10.6 miles east | – | – | – | 3.6 (24 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 10.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 11.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Clark House DentalPlymouth | 11.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (45 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 12.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 12.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 12.2 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 Widegates with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saltash, 9.9 miles east; the next are Plymouth (10.6 miles east) and St Austell (17.2 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saltash | 1 | 9.9 miles east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 10.6 miles east |
| St Austell | 4 | 17.2 miles west |
| Aust | 1 | 17.4 miles west |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 20.5 miles north-west |
| Grampound | 1 | 23.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Widegates
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), 12.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 12.3 miles east |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 9.9 miles east |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 10.7 miles east |
| Manor House Dental & Implant ClinicSt Austell | 4.9 (405 reviews) | 17.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Widegates 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: Nearer to 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 | 725th 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 — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Looe Community Academy — 3.0 miles Liskeard School and Community College — 4.7 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 | Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 10 miles Mount Wise Dental Practice, Plymouth — 11 miles Smile Dental Care - St Austell, St Austell — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 19 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 4 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 Widegates
The nearest practice to Widegates is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 9.9 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. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 19.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (9.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (10.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Widegates list clear aligners, the nearest 9.9 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 Widegates 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, 9.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 13 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Widegates to Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence is roughly 20 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 260 to 510 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £230 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 260 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 Widegates
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Orthodontist in Widegates: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Widegates, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Widegates or another part of Cornwall.
Local orthodontic signals in Widegates
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Widegates. The closest on record are Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 10 miles away; Mount Wise Dental Practice in Plymouth, about 11 miles away; and Smile Dental Care - St Austell, about 17 miles away.
Local context for Widegates
West Looe is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Widegates.
What official data says about Widegates
Widegates — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Widegates's under-16 share sits at 14.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Widegates, 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. People in Widegates usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. Regionally, 29.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Widegates attend schools such as Looe Community Academy (3.0 miles) and Liskeard School and Community College (4.7 miles). Widegates's Local Authority area covers 294 schools and 73,481 pupils, according to DfE figures. Widegates's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Widegates is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 13 miles away.
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Widegates
Starting orthodontic treatment in Widegates can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Widegates
Widegates has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 4 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Widegates is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to 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 14.2% of Widegates'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 Widegates's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Cornwall. Widegates has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 29.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Widegates are Looe Community Academy (3.0 miles) and Liskeard School and Community College (4.7 miles). Widegates's Local Authority area covers 294 schools and 73,481 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Widegates sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Widegates is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 13 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Widegates Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Widegates 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Widegates
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Widegates. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Widegates
These local links are here for anyone comparing Widegates, Cornwall against nearby alternatives. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as West Looe, East Looe, Lower Clicker, Trelowia, No Mans Land Looe, and Wringworthy.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Widegates
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Widegates often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Widegates?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Widegates is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 9.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Mount Wise Dental Practice (10.6 miles) and Nuvo Dental Plymouth (10.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Widegates?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Widegates, 1 practice within 10 miles and 19 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saltash, 9.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Widegates?
The nearest practice to Widegates that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 9.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Clark House Dental (11.9 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (12.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Widegates, Cornwall?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Widegates, Cornwall?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.