Nearest places to TR22 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Penzance, 39.0 miles north-east; the next are Uny Lelant (43.9 miles north-east) and Camborne (51.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Penzance | 1 | 39.0 miles north-east |
| Uny Lelant | 1 | 43.9 miles north-east |
| Camborne | 1 | 51.1 miles north-east |
| Redruth | 1 | 55.0 miles north-east |
| Saint Agnes | 1 | 58.0 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from TR22
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of TR22; the nearest is The Lescudjack Centre in Penzance, 39 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Revitalise Dental Centre (58 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 2 of the practices around TR22 list clear aligners, the nearest 43.9 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 TR22 are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chapel Dental in Camborne, 51.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from TR22 to The Lescudjack Centre is roughly 85 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 1,010 to 2,030 miles and 28 to 57 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £455 to £915 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 610 to 1,010 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 41.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
TR22 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Isles of Scilly |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,055 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.3% aged 16 to 24 and 28.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 41.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 126 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Five Islands Academy — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 243 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 1 schools, 243 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 29.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Lescudjack Centre, Penzance — 39 miles Carbis Bay Dental & Implant Care, Uny Lelant — 44 miles Chapel Dental, Camborne — 51 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 85 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Neighbouring districts | TR21, TR23, TR24, TR25 |
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 TR22
A typical orthodontic search around TR22 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for TR22 is St Agnes.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near TR22
Which orthodontic practices are closest to TR22?
Measured in a straight line from the centre of the TR22 district, the nearest on our register are The Lescudjack Centre in Penzance (39 miles), Carbis Bay Dental & Implant Care in Uny Lelant (43.9 miles) and Chapel Dental in Camborne (51.1 miles).
Is NHS orthodontic treatment free near TR22?
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. NHS dental services for TR22 sit under NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board.
Which places are in or near the TR22 postcode district?
Places in or next to TR22 include St Agnes, Hugh Town, Porthloo and St Mary's.
How do I find an orthodontist near the TR22 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for St Agnes, Isles of Scilly, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near TR22?
Yes — the online assessment is available to patients across the UK, including St Agnes, Isles of Scilly, subject to clinical suitability.
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.