Orthodontic practices near PL14
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of PL14; 21 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 13.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 13.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 14.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 14.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Mount Wise Dental PracticePlymouth | 14.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.6 (24 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 15.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 15.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 15.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 15.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to PL14 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saltash, 13.0 miles east; the next are Plymouth (14.2 miles east).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of PL14
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), 13.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 13.0 miles east |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 14.2 miles east |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (236 reviews) | 15.2 miles east |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (174 reviews) | 15.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from PL14
The nearest practice to PL14 is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 13 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.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (13 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (14.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 5 of the practices around PL14 list clear aligners, the nearest 13 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around PL14 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 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 16 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from PL14 to Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence 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 680 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £305 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 23% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
PL14 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 4,340 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 31.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 23% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 604 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Liskeard School and Community College — 0.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,115 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 | Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 13 miles Nuvo Dental Plymouth, Plymouth — 14 miles Smile Dental Care - St Austell, St Austell — 17 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 | PL13, PL17, PL15, PL22, PL23, PL12, PL11, PL18 |
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 PL14
Most PL14 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. 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 PL14 is Lamellion.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near PL14
Where is the nearest orthodontist to PL14?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to PL14 is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 13.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Nuvo Dental Plymouth (14.2 miles) and Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (14.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near PL14?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of PL14, 0 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saltash, 13.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near PL14?
The nearest practice to PL14 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 13.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (15.1 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (15.2 miles).
Which places are in or near the PL14 postcode district?
Places in or next to PL14 include Lamellion, Liskeard, Trembraze, Saint Cleer, Rosecraddoc, Lower Tremar, Tremar and Tremar Coombe.
How do I find an orthodontist near the PL14 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Lamellion, Cornwall, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near PL14?
Simple alignment can complete in months; comprehensive treatment typically spans 12–24 months.
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.