Orthodontic practices near PL22
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of PL22; 5 practices within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Dental Care - St Austell, 7.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Dental Care - St AustellSt Austell | 7.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.1 (21 reviews) |
| Mr J F Steyn - West Face OrthodonticsSt Austell | 7.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| WEST FACE ORTHODONTICSAust | 7.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Manor House Dental & Implant ClinicSt Austell | 7.7 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (405 reviews) |
| Truro Road Dental PracticeSt Austell | 7.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 11.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) |
| Number 65 Dental & Implant ClinicWadebridge | 11.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (149 reviews) |
| Roseland Dental CareGrampound | 14.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (33 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to PL22 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is St Austell, 7.5 miles south-west; the next are Aust (7.6 miles south-west) and Wadebridge (11.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| St Austell | 4 | 7.5 miles south-west |
| Aust | 1 | 7.6 miles south-west |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 11.3 miles north-west |
| Grampound | 1 | 14.7 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of PL22
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (4.9 from 1,615 reviews), 11.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) | 11.3 miles north-west |
| Manor House Dental & Implant ClinicSt Austell | 4.9 (405 reviews) | 7.7 miles south-west |
| Number 65 Dental & Implant ClinicWadebridge | 4.8 (149 reviews) | 11.4 miles north-west |
| Roseland Dental CareGrampound | 4.8 (33 reviews) | 14.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from PL22
From PL22 the nearest practice is Smile Dental Care - St Austell, 7.5 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 are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 10.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (11.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Dental Care - St Austell (7.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 5 of the practices around PL22 list clear aligners, the nearest 7.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around PL22 are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Dental Care - St Austell, 7.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from PL22 to Smile Dental Care - St Austell 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 390 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £175 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 11.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
PL22 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 4,980 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 | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 57 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bodmin College — 4.7 miles Fowey River Academy — 4.7 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 | Smile Dental Care - St Austell, St Austell — 8 miles WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS, Aust — 8 miles Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall, Wadebridge — 11 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 | 5 within 10 miles, 10 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | PL23, PL24, PL31, PL30, PL25, PL13, PL26, PL14 |
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 PL22
A typical orthodontic search around PL22 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for PL22 is Lostwithiel.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near PL22
Where is the nearest orthodontist to PL22?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to PL22 is Smile Dental Care - St Austell, about 7.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Mr J F Steyn - West Face Orthodontics (7.6 miles) and WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS (7.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near PL22?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of PL22, 5 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in St Austell, 7.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near PL22?
The nearest practice to PL22 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Dental Care - St Austell, about 7.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS (7.6 miles) and Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (11.3 miles).
Which places are in or near the PL22 postcode district?
Places in or next to PL22 include Lostwithiel, Saint Winnow, No Man's Land, Lerryn, Manely, Bofarnel, Couch's Mill and Boconnoc.
How do I find an orthodontist near the PL22 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Lostwithiel, Cornwall, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near PL22?
Timescales usually run one to two years, driven by case complexity rather than location.
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.