Orthodontic practices near PL18
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of PL18; 9 practices within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 7.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 7.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 7.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 8.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 8.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 8.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 9.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 9.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 9.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to PL18 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saltash, 7.6 miles south; the next are Plymouth (7.8 miles south-east).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of PL18
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), 7.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 7.6 miles south |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 9.1 miles south |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (273 reviews) | 8.5 miles south-east |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (236 reviews) | 8.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from PL18
The nearest practice to PL18 is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 7.6 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. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 14.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (7.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (9.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 6 of the practices around PL18 list clear aligners, the nearest 7.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around PL18 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, 7.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from PL18 to Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence is roughly 15 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
PL18 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 4,888 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 411 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tavistock College — 3.5 miles Callington Community College — 4.0 miles |
| 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 — 8 miles Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — 8 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 14 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | PL19, PL17, PL12, PL5, PL20, PL16, PL2, PL6 |
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 PL18
Most PL18 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 PL18 is Drakewalls.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near PL18
Where is the nearest orthodontist to PL18?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to PL18 is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 7.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (7.8 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near PL18?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of PL18, 9 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saltash, 7.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near PL18?
The nearest practice to PL18 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 7.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (8.3 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (8.4 miles).
Which places are in or near the PL18 postcode district?
Places in or next to PL18 include Drakewalls, Higher Dimson, Middle Dimson, Albaston, Gunnislake, Lower Dimson, North Dimson and Metherell.
How do I find an orthodontist near the PL18 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Drakewalls, Cornwall, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near PL18?
Yes, patients around Drakewalls, Cornwall can use the service; next steps depend on clinical review of your photos.
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.