--- title: "Orthodontists in Saltash, Cornwall | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/saltash description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Saltash, 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 Saltash Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Saltash, Cornwall by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Saltash](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/saltash) ## Compare Orthodontists in Saltash 1 practice is on our register for Saltash. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/plymouth-dental-centre-of-excellence) PL5 1QY | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 2 miles | ## Saltash 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: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 15,566 | | Residents under 16 | 15.7% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,416 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 28.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 4,684 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 29.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England | | Access within Cornwall | 157th closest to an orthodontic practice of 986 places in the county (the county median is 5.2 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 2.0 miles away, closer than 68% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Cornwall | | Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 5 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Saltash Community School — 0.7 miles Marine Academy Plymouth — 2.3 miles Torpoint Community College — 2.6 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,796 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 [Burraton Coombe](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/burraton-coombe) [Latchbrook](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/latchbrook) [South Pill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/south-pill) [Carkeel](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/carkeel) [Forder](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/forder) [Wearde](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/wearde) [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 Saltash How many orthodontists are there in Saltash? There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Saltash, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Saltash offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Saltash: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Saltash has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence has the highest average rating on our register for Saltash: 4.9 from 768 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Saltash? 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 Saltash, Cornwall | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/saltash](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/saltash) ## 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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