Orthodontic practices near PL34
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of PL34; 2 practices within 20. The closest is Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, 10.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number 65 Dental & Implant ClinicWadebridge | 10.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (149 reviews) |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 10.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) |
| Gentle DentalNewquay | 21.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (66 reviews) |
| Mr J F Steyn - West Face OrthodonticsSt Austell | 22.2 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| WEST FACE ORTHODONTICSAust | 22.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Manor House Dental & Implant ClinicSt Austell | 22.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (405 reviews) |
| Truro Road Dental PracticeSt Austell | 22.3 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care - St AustellSt Austell | 22.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.1 (21 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to PL34 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wadebridge, 10.8 miles south-west; the next are Newquay (21.7 miles south-west) and St Austell (22.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge | 2 | 10.8 miles south-west |
| Newquay | 1 | 21.7 miles south-west |
| St Austell | 4 | 22.2 miles south |
| Aust | 1 | 22.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of PL34
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), 10.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) | 10.8 miles south-west |
| Number 65 Dental & Implant ClinicWadebridge | 4.8 (149 reviews) | 10.8 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 PL34
The nearest practice to PL34 is Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, 10.8 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. 2 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (10.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Dental Care - St Austell (22.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 4 of the practices around PL34 list clear aligners, the nearest 10.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around PL34 are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall, 10.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from PL34 to Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 25 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 280 to 560 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £125 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 280 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
PL34 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 11.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 3,133 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 144 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sir James Smith's School — 3.7 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 | Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic, Wadebridge — 11 miles Gentle Dental, Newquay — 22 miles Mr J F Steyn - West Face Orthodontics, St Austell — 22 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 2 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | PL33, PL35, PL32, PL29, PL30, PL27, PL31, PL28 |
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 PL34
Patients in the PL34 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for PL34 is Tintagel.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near PL34
Where is the nearest orthodontist to PL34?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to PL34 is Number 65 Dental & Implant Clinic in Wadebridge, about 10.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall (10.8 miles) and Gentle Dental (21.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near PL34?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of PL34, 0 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Wadebridge, 10.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near PL34?
The nearest practice to PL34 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wadebridge Dental - Cornwall, about 10.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Gentle Dental (21.7 miles) and WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS (22.2 miles).
Which places are in or near the PL34 postcode district?
Places in or next to PL34 include Tintagel, Treven, Trewarmett, Bossiney, Tregatta, Treknow, Trelake and Downrow.
How do I find an orthodontist near the PL34 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Tintagel, Cornwall, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
What affects orthodontic cost near PL34?
Cost depends on complexity, appliance type, how much movement is needed, and what the fee includes (refinements, retainers).
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.