Orthodontic practices near Aish
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Aish; 4 practices within 10 and 31 practices within 20. The closest is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 6.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 6.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 7.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 7.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 7.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 11.9 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 12.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 12.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 12.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Aish with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Totnes, 6.8 miles east; the next are Ashburton (7.0 miles north-east) and Torquay (11.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Totnes | 2 | 6.8 miles east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 7.0 miles north-east |
| Torquay | 4 | 11.9 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 12.0 miles south-east |
| Paignton | 2 | 12.1 miles east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 12.3 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Aish
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is South Devon Dental in Torquay (5.0 from 820 reviews), 11.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 11.9 miles east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 12.5 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 12.4 miles east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 12.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Aish at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Hams |
| NHS dental services | NHS Devon Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 12.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,142 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 21.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 99 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 470th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ivybridge Community College — 4.2 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes — 7 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 7 miles South Devon Dental, Torquay — 12 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 31 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 4 miles |
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.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Aish
From Aish the nearest practice is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 6.8 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 31.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Expert Smile (12.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Aish list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 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 Aish are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 6.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 12 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Aish to Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses 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 180 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Aish
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Orthodontist in Aish: Before booking anything in Aish, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is relevant to searches focused on both Aish and the wider Devon area.
Local context for Aish
The nearest other location we cover is South Brent, under 1 km to the east.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for South Brent, Didworthy, Cheston, Wrangaton, Avonwick, and Harbourneford.
The local picture in Aish
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Aish sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Aish's under-16 share, 12.3%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,142 residents in Aish's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Aish usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Aish are served by secondary schools including Ivybridge Community College (4.2 miles). National deprivation data ranks Aish among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Aish is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local orthodontic signals in Aish
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Aish itself. The nearest recorded are Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 7 miles away; Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 7 miles away; and South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 12 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Aish
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Aish has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Aish
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Aish
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Aish helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Aish
No orthodontic practice covers Aish directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 4 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Aish — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 12.3% of Aish's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Aish, 6.6% of the 1,142 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Aish usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Aish are Ivybridge Community College (4.2 miles). Aish's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Aish is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 12 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Aish. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Aish
These links help widen your research beyond Aish, Devon if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including South Brent, Didworthy, Cheston, Wrangaton, Avonwick, and Harbourneford.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Aish
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Aish often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Aish?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Aish is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 6.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic (7.0 miles) and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Aish?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Aish, 4 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Totnes, 6.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Aish?
The nearest practice to Aish that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 6.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (7.1 miles) and Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (7.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Aish, Devon?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Aish, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.