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Orthodontic Treatment In The PL1 Postcode Area

If your orthodontic search starts around PL1, this page is a local starting point for Millbay, Plymouth. It links the postcode search to nearby town pages and a quick photo-based assessment route. The first step can be done from home in a few minutes.

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Orthodontic practices near PL1

On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of PL1, 14 practices within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, 0.5 miles east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Clark House DentalPlymouth0.5 miles east✓✓✓4.7 (45 reviews)
Plymouth City Centre Dental PracticePlymouth0.7 miles east–✓✓4.8 (181 reviews)
Mount Wise Dental PracticePlymouth0.9 miles west–––3.6 (24 reviews)
Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth1.1 miles north-east–––5.0 (106 reviews)
Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth1.1 miles north-east––✓4.9 (260 reviews)
Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth1.3 miles north-west–✓✓4.9 (697 reviews)
Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth1.3 miles north-east✓–✓4.7 (52 reviews)
Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth1.7 miles north-east––✓4.9 (174 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of PL1

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), 1.1 miles north-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth5.0 (106 reviews)1.1 miles north-east
Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth4.9 (697 reviews)1.3 miles north-west
Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth4.9 (260 reviews)1.1 miles north-east
Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth4.9 (174 reviews)1.7 miles north-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Getting orthodontic treatment from PL1

The nearest practice to PL1 is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 14.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clark House Dental (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (1.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 6 of the practices around PL1 list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around PL1 are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 4 miles away.

PL1 at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaPlymouth
NHS dental servicesNHS Devon Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1620.4% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents8,809 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally18.5% aged 16 to 24 and 34.2% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car51.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre6,365 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health26.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Nearest university dental hospitalPeninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 4 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsMillbay Academy — 0.2 miles
Devonport High School for Boys — 0.4 miles
Stoke Damerel Community College — 0.8 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles14 schools, about 12,063 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area103 schools, 39,211 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay22.6% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesClark House Dental, Plymouth — under a mile
Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 3 miles
Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 20 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles14 within 10 miles, 14 within 20 miles
Neighbouring districtsPL2, PL4, PL3, PL5, PL95, PL10, PL6, PL9

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.

Orthodontic research around PL1

A typical orthodontic search around PL1 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.

The nearest town page for PL1 is Millbay.

Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near PL1

Where is the nearest orthodontist to PL1?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to PL1 is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, about 0.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice (0.7 miles) and Mount Wise Dental Practice (0.9 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near PL1?

Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of PL1, 14 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near PL1?

The nearest practice to PL1 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, about 0.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth (1.3 miles).

Which places are in or near the PL1 postcode district?

Places in or next to PL1 include Millbay, Pennycomequick, West Hoe, Plymouth, Mount Wise, Ford Park, North Prospect and Peverell.

How do I find an orthodontist near the PL1 postcode area?

Begin with the town and area pages covering Millbay, Plymouth, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.

How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near PL1?

Most treatment takes 12–24 months, with mild cases finishing sooner and complex bite corrections taking longer.

Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.

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