Orthodontic practices near Alfardisworthy
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Alfardisworthy; 4 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 13.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 13.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 13.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 13.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 19.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 20.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 21.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 21.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 21.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Alfardisworthy with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 13.3 miles east; the next are Bideford (13.6 miles north-east) and Barnstaple (19.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 13.3 miles east |
| Bideford | 2 | 13.6 miles north-east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 19.5 miles north-east |
| South Molton | 1 | 27.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Alfardisworthy
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington (4.9 from 238 reviews), 13.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 13.3 miles east |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) | 13.7 miles north-east |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 4.6 (27 reviews) | 19.5 miles north-east |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 4.4 (38 reviews) | 13.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Alfardisworthy at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torridge |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,674 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 852nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holsworthy Community College — 5.7 miles Budehaven Community School — 5.9 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 13 miles Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford — 14 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 4 within 20 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 Alfardisworthy
From Alfardisworthy the nearest practice is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 13.3 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. 4 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (13.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Alfardisworthy list clear aligners, the nearest 21.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Alfardisworthy are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 13.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Alfardisworthy to Torrington Dental Practice is roughly 30 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 350 to 690 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £310 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 350 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Alfardisworthy
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Alfardisworthy, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Alfardisworthy and the wider Devon area.
What local practice data suggests in Alfardisworthy
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Alfardisworthy itself. The nearest we do hold are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 13 miles away; Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 14 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 20 miles away.
Alfardisworthy in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Alfardisworthy sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.4% of Alfardisworthy's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,674 residents in Alfardisworthy's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Alfardisworthy usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Alfardisworthy attend schools such as Holsworthy Community College (5.7 miles) and Budehaven Community School (5.9 miles). Alfardisworthy sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Alfardisworthy is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 35 miles away.
About Alfardisworthy
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Alfardisworthy
Many people in Alfardisworthy delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Orthodontic Treatments in Alfardisworthy
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Alfardisworthy can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Alfardisworthy
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Alfardisworthy — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Alfardisworthy. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Alfardisworthy
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Alfardisworthy often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alfardisworthy?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alfardisworthy is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 13.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Queen Annes Dental Practice (13.6 miles) and The Quay Dental Practice (13.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Alfardisworthy?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Alfardisworthy, 0 practices within 10 miles and 4 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 13.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Alfardisworthy?
The nearest practice to Alfardisworthy that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 13.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Queen Annes Dental Practice (13.6 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (19.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Alfardisworthy, Devon?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Alfardisworthy, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.