Orthodontic practices near PL23
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of PL23; 5 practices within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Dental Care - St Austell, 6.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Dental Care - St AustellSt Austell | 6.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.1 (21 reviews) |
| Mr J F Steyn - West Face OrthodonticsSt Austell | 6.9 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Manor House Dental & Implant ClinicSt Austell | 6.9 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (405 reviews) |
| WEST FACE ORTHODONTICSAust | 6.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Truro Road Dental PracticeSt Austell | 7.0 miles west | – | – | – | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Roseland Dental CareGrampound | 13.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (33 reviews) |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 15.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) |
| Number 65 Dental & Implant ClinicWadebridge | 15.3 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (149 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to PL23 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is St Austell, 6.6 miles west; the next are Aust (6.9 miles west) and Grampound (13.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| St Austell | 4 | 6.6 miles west |
| Aust | 1 | 6.9 miles west |
| Grampound | 1 | 13.0 miles west |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 15.2 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of PL23
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), 15.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) | 15.2 miles north-west |
| Manor House Dental & Implant ClinicSt Austell | 4.9 (405 reviews) | 6.9 miles west |
| Number 65 Dental & Implant ClinicWadebridge | 4.8 (149 reviews) | 15.3 miles north-west |
| Roseland Dental CareGrampound | 4.8 (33 reviews) | 13.0 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from PL23
From PL23 the nearest practice is Smile Dental Care - St Austell, 6.6 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 16.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (15.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Dental Care - St Austell (6.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 5 of the practices around PL23 list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around PL23 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, 6.6 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 PL23 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
PL23 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 10.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 4,437 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 | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 20.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 51 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Fowey River Academy — 0.4 miles Penrice Academy — 5.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 676 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 | Smile Dental Care - St Austell, St Austell — 7 miles WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS, Aust — 7 miles Roseland Dental Care, Grampound — 13 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, 16 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | PL22, PL24, PL25, PL31, PL13, PL30, 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.
Starting your orthodontic search in PL23
People searching from PL23 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. 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 PL23 is Fowey.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near PL23
Where is the nearest orthodontist to PL23?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to PL23 is Smile Dental Care - St Austell, about 6.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Mr J F Steyn - West Face Orthodontics (6.9 miles) and Manor House Dental & Implant Clinic (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near PL23?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of PL23, 5 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in St Austell, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near PL23?
The nearest practice to PL23 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Dental Care - St Austell, about 6.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS (6.9 miles) and Roseland Dental Care (13.0 miles).
Which places are in or near the PL23 postcode district?
Places in or next to PL23 include Fowey, Bodinnick, Polruan, Lescrow, Mixtow, Golant, Manely and Penpoll.
How do I find an orthodontist near the PL23 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Fowey, Cornwall, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near PL23?
Not always. A remote photo assessment can give you a clearer starting point before a full in-person consultation.
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.