Orthodontic practices near Ashburton
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Ashburton, 10 practices within 10 and 44 practices within 20. The closest is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, 0.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 0.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 0.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 6.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 6.8 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
| Devon Square SurgeryNewton Abbot | 6.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (52 reviews) |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 6.9 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (797 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 7.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINICTorquay | 8.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ashburton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashburton, 0.4 miles south-east; the next are Totnes (6.6 miles south-east) and Newton Abbot (6.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | 2 | 0.4 miles south-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 6.6 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 6.8 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 8.9 miles east |
| Cockington | 1 | 9.0 miles east |
| Paignton | 2 | 10.2 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ashburton
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), 10.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 10.2 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 6.9 miles east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 9.0 miles east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 6.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ashburton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Teignbridge |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 3,346 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,776 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 24.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 128 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Devon | 15th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | South Dartmoor Community College — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 801 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 2 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 44 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 Ashburton
The nearest practice to Ashburton is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 44.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Expert Smile (10.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Ashburton list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Ashburton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 17 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ashburton
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Orthodontist in Ashburton: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Ashburton, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Devon, not just Ashburton. Ashburton — a small town with a population of around 3,346 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Ashburton
By ONS classification, Ashburton falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ashburton falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.3% of Ashburton's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,776 residents in Ashburton's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Ashburton are served by secondary schools including South Dartmoor Community College (0.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ashburton sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Ashburton is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Where Ashburton sits locally
With a population of roughly 3,346, Ashburton is a small town within Devon. Just under 1 km west, Holne Turn is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Keep exploring nearby
Nearby location pages including Holne Turn, Buckfast, Stormsdown, Glebelands, Sigford, and Buckfastleigh can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Local treatment availability around Ashburton
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 2 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Ashburton or nearby searches; 2 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 1 include NHS signals and 2 include private treatment signals; 1 mention finance or monthly payment options; access-related signals include parking from 1, wheelchair access from 0, and evening or weekend availability from 2. Nearby practice records include Devon Dental Centre of Excellence and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ashburton
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ashburton can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention. People from Holne Turn, Stormsdown and Buckfast regularly visit orthodontists in Ashburton.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Ashburton runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ashburton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ashburton 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. People from Holne Turn, Stormsdown and Buckfast regularly visit orthodontists in Ashburton.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Ashburton offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ashburton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ashburton
This part of the page places Ashburton, Devon in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Holne Turn, Buckfast, Stormsdown, Glebelands, Sigford, and Buckfastleigh.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ashburton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ashburton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ashburton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ashburton is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 0.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (0.4 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (6.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ashburton?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Ashburton, 10 practices within 10 miles and 44 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ashburton?
The nearest practice to Ashburton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 0.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (6.6 miles) and Devon Square Surgery (6.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ashburton, Devon?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ashburton, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.