--- title: "Orthodontists in Penryn, Cornwall | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/penryn description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Penryn, Cornwall: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Penryn Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Penryn, Cornwall by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Penryn](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/penryn) ## Compare Orthodontists in Penryn 1 practice is on our register for Penryn. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Waterside Dentalcare](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/waterside-dentalcare) TR10 8AW | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 5.0 (22 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Penryn 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city | | Deprivation | Around the England average | | Population | 7,326 | | Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 2,554 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 | 15.9% aged 16 to 24 and 35.1% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 16.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 1,525 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 18.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England | | Access within Cornwall | 13th closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall | | Nearest secondary schools | Penryn College — 0.7 miles Falmouth School — 0.9 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,063 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) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Bissom](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bissom) [Lower Treluswell](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lower-treluswell) [Budock Water](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/budock-water) [Mongleath](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/mongleath) [Stockdale](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stockdale) [Boslowick](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/boslowick) [All Areas in Cornwall](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/cornwall) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Penryn How many orthodontists are there in Penryn? There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Penryn, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Penryn offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Penryn: Waterside Dentalcare. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Penryn has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Waterside Dentalcare has the highest average rating on our register for Penryn: 5.0 from 22 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Penryn? 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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Penryn, Cornwall | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/penryn](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/penryn) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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