Orthodontic practices near Allercombe
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Allercombe; 17 practices within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, 6.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 6.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
| Devon Teeth straightening ClinicTopsham | 6.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| The Whyte House Dental GroupTopsham | 6.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (409 reviews) |
| Dental 397Exeter | 6.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (166 reviews) |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 6.9 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
| Centre for Womens HealthExeter | 7.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.1 (33 reviews) |
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 7.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 7.3 miles west | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Allercombe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 6.3 miles west; the next are Topsham (6.4 miles south-west) and Budleigh Salterton (7.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 6.3 miles west |
| Topsham | 2 | 6.4 miles south-west |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 7.2 miles south |
| Exmouth | 2 | 8.8 miles south |
| Dawlish | 1 | 12.1 miles south-west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 17.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Allercombe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 18.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 18.3 miles south-west |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 18.3 miles south-west |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 7.8 miles west |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 6.9 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Allercombe at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East Devon |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,704 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 94 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 436th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cranbrook Education Campus — 2.3 miles The King's School — 2.6 miles Clyst Vale Community College — 4.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,163 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Inspired Dental Care, Exeter — 6 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 6 miles Ashbury Dental Care, Budleigh Salterton — 7 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 | 17 within 10 miles, 23 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 Allercombe
From Allercombe the nearest practice is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, 6.3 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. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 23.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (6.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Allercombe list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 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 Allercombe are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, 6.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Allercombe to Inspired Dental Care 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 160 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Allercombe
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Allercombe in numbers
Just around 2 km south, Aylesbeare is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice signals around Allercombe
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Allercombe. The nearest recorded are Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 6 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 6 miles away; and Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 7 miles away.
What official data says about Allercombe
Allercombe is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Allercombe's under-16 share sits at 18.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,704 residents in Allercombe's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Allercombe has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 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 Allercombe attend schools such as Cranbrook Education Campus (2.3 miles) and The King's School (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Allercombe sits close to the England average for deprivation.
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The Orthodontic Journey in Allercombe
Many people in Allercombe 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Allercombe
Every case in Allercombe follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Allercombe
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Allercombe
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Frequently Asked Questions in Allercombe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Allercombe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Allercombe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Allercombe is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 6.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Devon Teeth straightening Clinic (6.4 miles) and The Whyte House Dental Group (6.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Allercombe?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Allercombe, 17 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Exeter, 6.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Allercombe?
The nearest practice to Allercombe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 6.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Exeter Orthodontic Practice (8.2 miles) and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (8.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Allercombe, Devon?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Allercombe, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.