Orthodontic practices near PL31
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of PL31; 7 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, 6.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number 65 Dental & Implant ClinicWadebridge | 6.1 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (149 reviews) |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 6.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) |
| WEST FACE ORTHODONTICSAust | 9.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Mr J F Steyn - West Face OrthodonticsSt Austell | 9.5 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Manor House Dental & Implant ClinicSt Austell | 9.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (405 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care - St AustellSt Austell | 9.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.1 (21 reviews) |
| Truro Road Dental PracticeSt Austell | 9.6 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Gentle DentalNewquay | 15.3 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (66 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to PL31 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wadebridge, 6.1 miles north-west; the next are Aust (9.4 miles south) and St Austell (9.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge | 2 | 6.1 miles north-west |
| Aust | 1 | 9.4 miles south |
| St Austell | 4 | 9.5 miles south |
| Newquay | 1 | 15.3 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of PL31
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), 6.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) | 6.1 miles north-west |
| Manor House Dental & Implant ClinicSt Austell | 4.9 (405 reviews) | 9.5 miles south |
| Number 65 Dental & Implant ClinicWadebridge | 4.8 (149 reviews) | 6.1 miles north-west |
| Gentle DentalNewquay | 4.3 (66 reviews) | 15.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from PL31
The nearest practice to PL31 is Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, 6.1 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 9.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (6.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Dental Care - St Austell (9.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 4 of the practices around PL31 list clear aligners, the nearest 6.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around PL31 are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall, 6.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 27 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from PL31 to Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 24.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
PL31 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 20.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,518 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 33.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 24.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,673 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bodmin College — 0.8 miles Wadebridge School — 5.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,236 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 | Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic, Wadebridge — 6 miles WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS, Aust — 9 miles Mr J F Steyn - West Face Orthodontics, St Austell — 10 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 | 7 within 10 miles, 9 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | PL30, PL22, PL24, PL25, PL33, PL23, PL29, PL26 |
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.
Braces and aligners in the PL31 area
Patients in the PL31 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. 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 PL31 is Bodmin.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near PL31
Where is the nearest orthodontist to PL31?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to PL31 is Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, about 6.1 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (6.1 miles) and WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS (9.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near PL31?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of PL31, 7 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Wadebridge, 6.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near PL31?
The nearest practice to PL31 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall, about 6.1 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS (9.4 miles) and Smile Dental Care - St Austell (9.5 miles).
Which places are in or near the PL31 postcode district?
Places in or next to PL31 include Bodmin, Station Yard, Cooksland, Tregullon, Bodiniel, Dunmere, Trebyan and Lanivet.
How do I find an orthodontist near the PL31 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Bodmin, Cornwall, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Can I get a braces or clear aligner quote near PL31 online?
You can. Guided photos are enough for a clinician to outline likely options before you book anything.
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.