Orthodontic practices near PL13
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of PL13; 21 practices within 20. The closest is Mount Wise Dental Practice in Plymouth, 13.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Wise Dental PracticePlymouth | 13.2 miles east | – | – | – | 3.6 (24 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 13.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 13.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care - St AustellSt Austell | 13.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.1 (21 reviews) |
| Mr J F Steyn - West Face OrthodonticsSt Austell | 14.1 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Manor House Dental & Implant ClinicSt Austell | 14.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (405 reviews) |
| WEST FACE ORTHODONTICSAust | 14.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Truro Road Dental PracticeSt Austell | 14.2 miles west | – | – | – | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to PL13 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 13.2 miles east; the next are Saltash (13.2 miles east) and St Austell (13.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 2 | 13.2 miles east |
| Saltash | 1 | 13.2 miles east |
| St Austell | 4 | 13.9 miles west |
| Aust | 1 | 14.1 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of PL13
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash (4.9 from 768 reviews), 13.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 13.2 miles east |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 13.7 miles east |
| Manor House Dental & Implant ClinicSt Austell | 4.9 (405 reviews) | 14.1 miles west |
| Mount Wise Dental PracticePlymouth | 3.6 (24 reviews) | 13.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from PL13
The nearest practice to PL13 is Mount Wise Dental Practice in Plymouth, 13.2 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. 21 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (13.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (13.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 4 of the practices around PL13 list clear aligners, the nearest 13.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around PL13 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, 13.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 17 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from PL13 to Mount Wise Dental Practice is roughly 30 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 340 to 690 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £310 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 15.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
PL13 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 10.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 10,072 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 21% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 105 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Looe Community Academy — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 513 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) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mount Wise Dental Practice, Plymouth — 13 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 13 miles Smile Dental Care - St Austell, St Austell — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 21 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | PL14, PL23, PL22, PL11, PL17, PL12, PL24, PL10 |
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.
Teeth straightening near PL13
People searching from PL13 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for PL13 is Portlooe.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near PL13
Where is the nearest orthodontist to PL13?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to PL13 is Mount Wise Dental Practice in Plymouth, about 13.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (13.2 miles) and Nuvo Dental Plymouth (13.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near PL13?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of PL13, 0 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 13.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near PL13?
The nearest practice to PL13 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 13.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include Smile Dental Care - St Austell (13.9 miles) and WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS (14.1 miles).
Which places are in or near the PL13 postcode district?
Places in or next to PL13 include Portlooe, Duloe, Talland, Looe, Shutta, Sandplace, Hannafore and Tredinnick.
How do I find an orthodontist near the PL13 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Portlooe, Cornwall, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Can I get a braces or clear aligner quote near PL13 online?
Yes. Upload guided photos and receive clinician-reviewed treatment options before deciding whether to arrange a clinic visit.
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.