Orthodontic practices near PL19
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of PL19; 1 practice within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, 10.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 10.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 10.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 10.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 10.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 10.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 11.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 11.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 11.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 PL19 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 10.0 miles south; the next are Saltash (10.4 miles south).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of PL19
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), 10.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 10.4 miles south |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 11.7 miles south |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (273 reviews) | 10.1 miles south |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (236 reviews) | 10.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from PL19
From PL19 the nearest practice is Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, 10 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 16.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (10.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (11.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 6 of the practices around PL19 list clear aligners, the nearest 10.1 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around PL19 are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 10.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 10 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from PL19 to Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 20 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 260 to 520 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £235 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 260 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 14.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
PL19 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Devon |
| NHS dental services | NHS Devon 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 5,666 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 92 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tavistock College — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,200 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — 10 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 10 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 16 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | PL18, PL20, PL16, PL6, PL5, PL17, PL12, PL2 |
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 PL19
A typical orthodontic search around PL19 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.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for PL19 is Tavistock.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near PL19
Where is the nearest orthodontist to PL19?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to PL19 is Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 10.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (10.1 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (10.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near PL19?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of PL19, 1 practice within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 10.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near PL19?
The nearest practice to PL19 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 10.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (10.2 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (10.3 miles).
Which places are in or near the PL19 postcode district?
Places in or next to PL19 include Tavistock, Walreddon, Lamerton, Middlemoor, Gulworthy, Grenofen, Brentor and Mary Tavy.
How do I find an orthodontist near the PL19 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Tavistock, Devon, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
What affects orthodontic cost near PL19?
The main drivers are case complexity, treatment type and inclusions — what a quote covers matters as much as the headline price.
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.