Orthodontic practices near Awliscombe
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Awliscombe; 26 practices within 20. The closest is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 11.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 11.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 12.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 13.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
| Devon Teeth straightening ClinicTopsham | 13.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| The Whyte House Dental GroupTopsham | 13.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (409 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 13.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Centre for Womens HealthExeter | 13.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (33 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 13.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Awliscombe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Langford Budville, 11.8 miles north; the next are Budleigh Salterton (12.5 miles south) and Exeter (13.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Langford Budville | 1 | 11.8 miles north |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 12.5 miles south |
| Exeter | 12 | 13.2 miles south-west |
| Topsham | 2 | 13.5 miles south-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 14.7 miles north |
| Exmouth | 2 | 15.4 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Awliscombe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 14.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 14.2 miles south-west |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 13.8 miles south-west |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 4.9 (825 reviews) | 15.4 miles south-west |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 14.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Awliscombe 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 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,238 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 | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 47 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 783rd 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 secondary schools | Honiton Community College — 1.8 miles The King's School — 4.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 637 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Wellington Dental Practice, Langford Budville — 12 miles Ashbury Dental Care, Budleigh Salterton — 12 miles Inspired Dental Care, Exeter — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 26 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 10 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 Awliscombe
The nearest practice to Awliscombe is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 11.8 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 26 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (13.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Awliscombe list clear aligners, the nearest 11.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Awliscombe are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 11.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Awliscombe to Wellington Dental Practice is roughly 25 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 310 to 610 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £140 to £275 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 310 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Awliscombe
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What official data says about Awliscombe
Awliscombe — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 15.6% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,238 residents in Awliscombe's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Awliscombe; the nearest is about 12 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 Awliscombe attend schools such as Honiton Community College (1.8 miles) and The King's School (4.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Awliscombe's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Local provider signals in Awliscombe
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Awliscombe. The nearest recorded are Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 12 miles away; Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 12 miles away; and Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 13 miles away.
Local context for Awliscombe
Buckerell is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south-west of Awliscombe.
Keep exploring nearby
You can continue browsing related location pages including Buckerell, Hamlet, Wolverstone, Heathpark, Gittisham, and Combe Raleigh if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Awliscombe
Starting orthodontic treatment in Awliscombe 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Awliscombe
Awliscombe has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — mydentist — is about 10 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Awliscombe sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.6% of Awliscombe's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Awliscombe, 6.6% of the 1,238 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Awliscombe has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Awliscombe attend schools such as Honiton Community College (1.8 miles) and The King's School (4.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Awliscombe close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Awliscombe Explained
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Awliscombe
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Areas We Cover Around Awliscombe
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Frequently Asked Questions in Awliscombe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Awliscombe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Awliscombe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Awliscombe is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 11.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Ashbury Dental Care (12.5 miles) and Inspired Dental Care (13.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Awliscombe?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Awliscombe, 0 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Langford Budville, 11.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Awliscombe?
The nearest practice to Awliscombe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 11.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (13.2 miles) and Exeter Orthodontic Practice (14.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Awliscombe, 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 Awliscombe, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.