The Observatory Dental Practice
27 Western Terrace, Falmouth TR11 4QL, UK, Redruth TR11 4QL
5.0 (253 reviews)
About This Practice
For patients in Falmouth, The Observatory Dental Practice is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Kimberley Park Dental Practice in Falmouth (under a mile away), Smile Together in Flushing (under a mile away), and Waterside Dentalcare in Penryn (about 1 mile away). Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. Its 5.0 rating is above the review-weighted average of 4.9 across the practices we track in Falmouth. You'll find the practice at 27 Western Terrace, Falmouth TR11 4QL, UK, TR11 4QL. Patients have rated this practice 5.0/5 across 253 reviews. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. We currently track 2 orthodontic practices in Falmouth, including this one. The practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces.
The Observatory Dental Practice at a Glance
| Address | 27 Western Terrace, Falmouth TR11 4QL, UK, Falmouth, TR11 4QL |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| 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) |
| Funding listed | NHS and private |
| Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers |
| Public rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 253 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Kimberley Park Dental Practice, Falmouth — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around The Observatory Dental Practice
Around The Observatory Dental Practice the 2021 Census counts 1,629 residents, with 4.2% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Families here are closest to Falmouth School (1.0 miles). The Observatory Dental Practice is one of 4 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Among the 4 rated practices within three miles, it has the top public rating.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,629 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.2% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 33.5% aged 16 to 24 and 25.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Falmouth School (1.0 miles); Penryn College (2.1 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 3 (3 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 4 rated practices within three miles |
| Residents in TR11 | 10,229 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in TR11 | 16.9% |
| Residents per square kilometre in TR11 | 3,953 |
NHS Orthodontics in Falmouth
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 dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board.
The Observatory Dental Practice is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to The Observatory Dental Practice on our register: 5 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Kimberley Park Dental Practice, under a mile away.
| Practice | From The Observatory Dental Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberley Park Dental Practice, Falmouth | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.5 (73) |
| Smile Together, Flushing | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (5) |
| Waterside Dentalcare, Penryn | 1.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (22) |
| Lander Dental & Implant Clinic, Truro | 7.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.9 (141) |
| Truro Dental Health, Truro | 7.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 4.5 (29) |
| Pure Dental Health Truro, Truro | 7.8 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (652) |
Practice information is compiled from official public sources and practice websites. CQC records are acknowledged under the Open Government Licence where applicable. This listing is informational and is not a clinical endorsement.
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