Orthodontic practices near Atherington
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Atherington; 11 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 5.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 5.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 6.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 6.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 6.4 miles north | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 6.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple | 6.7 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 6.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 7.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Atherington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 5.8 miles west; the next are Barnstaple (6.3 miles north) and South Molton (8.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 5.8 miles west |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 6.3 miles north |
| South Molton | 1 | 8.3 miles east |
| Bideford | 2 | 8.5 miles west |
| Exeter | 12 | 27.4 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 Atherington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Next Wave Dental in Barnstaple (5.0 from 66 reviews), 6.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 6.3 miles north |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 5.8 miles west |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 8.3 miles east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 6.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Atherington at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,338 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 402nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Great Torrington School — 5.2 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 6 miles Litchdon Medical Centre, Barnstaple — 6 miles Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 8 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 | 11 within 10 miles, 11 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 Atherington
From Atherington the nearest practice is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 5.8 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 11 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (8.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (29.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 6 of the practices around Atherington 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 Atherington are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 5.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Atherington to Torrington Dental Practice 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Atherington
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Orthodontist in Atherington: People weighing up braces or aligners in Atherington can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Devon, not just Atherington.
Local context for Atherington
Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Langridgeford, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Langridgeford, High Bickington, Yarnscombe, Herner, Umberleigh, and Roborough can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
What official data says about Atherington
Atherington is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.1% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Atherington, 6.8% of the 2,338 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Atherington 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 Atherington attend schools such as Great Torrington School (5.2 miles). National deprivation data puts Atherington close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Atherington is about 39 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Local orthodontic signals in Atherington
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Atherington. The closest on record are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 6 miles away; Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, about 6 miles away; and Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 8 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Atherington
The orthodontic landscape in Atherington offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Atherington
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Atherington
Orthodontic treatment in Atherington is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Atherington runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Atherington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Atherington
These links help widen your research beyond Atherington, Devon if you're open to travelling a little further. Related nearby location pages such as Langridgeford, High Bickington, Yarnscombe, Herner, Umberleigh, and Roborough can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Atherington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Atherington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Atherington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Atherington is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 5.8 miles to the west. The next closest are Litchdon Medical Centre (6.3 miles) and Next Wave Dental (6.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Atherington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Atherington, 11 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 5.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Atherington?
The nearest practice to Atherington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 5.8 miles to the west. Others nearby include Litchdon Medical Centre (6.3 miles) and Next Wave Dental (6.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Atherington, 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 Atherington, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.