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Orthodontic Treatment In The PL33 Postcode Area

This page focuses on orthodontic options for the PL33 postcode district and the Delabole, Cornwall area around it. It links the postcode search to nearby town pages and a quick photo-based assessment route. You can start online and decide whether an in-person consultation is worth booking.

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Orthodontic practices near PL33

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of PL33; 2 practices within 10 and 7 practices within 20. The closest is Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, 8.7 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Number 65 Dental & Implant ClinicWadebridge8.7 miles south-west––✓4.8 (149 reviews)
Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge8.7 miles south-west✓–✓4.9 (1,615 reviews)
Mr J F Steyn - West Face OrthodonticsSt Austell19.7 miles south––––
WEST FACE ORTHODONTICSAust19.7 miles south✓–––
Smile Dental Care - St AustellSt Austell19.7 miles south✓–✓3.1 (21 reviews)
Manor House Dental & Implant ClinicSt Austell19.8 miles south––✓4.9 (405 reviews)
Truro Road Dental PracticeSt Austell19.8 miles south–––3.7 (3 reviews)
Gentle DentalNewquay20.2 miles south-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 PL33 with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wadebridge, 8.7 miles south-west; the next are St Austell (19.7 miles south) and Aust (19.7 miles south).

PlacePracticesNearest
Wadebridge28.7 miles south-west
St Austell419.7 miles south
Aust119.7 miles south
Newquay120.2 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 PL33

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), 8.7 miles south-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge4.9 (1,615 reviews)8.7 miles south-west
Manor House Dental & Implant ClinicSt Austell4.9 (405 reviews)19.8 miles south
Number 65 Dental & Implant ClinicWadebridge4.8 (149 reviews)8.7 miles south-west
Smile Dental Care - St AustellSt Austell3.1 (21 reviews)19.7 miles south

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Getting orthodontic treatment from PL33

From PL33 the nearest practice is Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, 8.7 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 7.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (8.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Dental Care - St Austell (19.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 4 of the practices around PL33 list clear aligners, the nearest 8.7 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 PL33 are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall, 8.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 31 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from PL33 to Number 65 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 230 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

PL33 at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaCornwall
NHS dental servicesNHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1618.7% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents3,267 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 25.4% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car9.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre80 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health20.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Nearest university dental hospitalPeninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 31 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsSir James Smith's School — 2.1 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles1 school, about 588 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area294 schools, 73,481 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay29.7% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesNumber 65 Dental & Implant Clinic, Wadebridge — 9 miles
Mr J F Steyn - West Face Orthodontics, St Austell — 20 miles
WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS, Aust — 20 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles2 within 10 miles, 7 within 20 miles
Neighbouring districtsPL34, PL32, PL35, PL29, PL30, PL31, PL27, PL22

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 PL33

Most PL33 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.

The nearest town page for PL33 is Delabole.

Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near PL33

Where is the nearest orthodontist to PL33?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to PL33 is Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, about 8.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (8.7 miles) and Mr J F Steyn - West Face Orthodontics (19.7 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near PL33?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of PL33, 2 practices within 10 miles and 7 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Wadebridge, 8.7 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near PL33?

The nearest practice to PL33 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall, about 8.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS (19.7 miles) and Smile Dental Care - St Austell (19.7 miles).

Which places are in or near the PL33 postcode district?

Places in or next to PL33 include Delabole, Newhall Green, Westdowns, Trewalder, Castlegoff, Trebarwith, Penpethy and Trewarmett.

How do I find an orthodontist near the PL33 postcode area?

Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Delabole, Cornwall, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.

Should I choose braces or clear aligners?

The right choice is case-led. Clear aligners suit discreet, moderate cases; fixed braces give more control for complex bites.

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.

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