Orthodontic practices near Axtown
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Axtown; 14 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 5.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 5.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 5.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 5.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 5.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 6.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 7.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 7.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 7.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Axtown with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 5.5 miles south; the next are Saltash (6.8 miles south-west) and Ashburton (15.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 5.5 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 6.8 miles south-west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 15.2 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 18.6 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 21.9 miles east |
| Cockington | 1 | 23.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Axtown
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth (5.0 from 106 reviews), 7.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 7.8 miles south |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 6.8 miles south-west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 7.7 miles south-west |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 15.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Axtown at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West 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 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,613 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 121 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 386th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tavistock College — 4.3 miles Notre Dame RC School — 4.9 miles Sir John Hunt Community Sports College — 5.4 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 6 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 7 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 18 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 Axtown
From Axtown the nearest practice is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 5.5 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 14 practices, and within 20 there are 18.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (6.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Axtown list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 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 Axtown are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 5.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Axtown to Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth is roughly 10 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 140 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Axtown
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Orthodontist in Axtown: This page was put together for people in Axtown who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Devon.
What local practice data suggests in Axtown
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Axtown itself. The nearest we do hold are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 6 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 7 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 15 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Related pages for Crapstone, Roborough Down, Horrabridge, Yelverton, Clearbrook, and Bickham are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Axtown in context
Axtown is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.3% of Axtown's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,613 residents in the neighbourhood around Axtown, 7.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Axtown 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. Families in Axtown are served by secondary schools including Tavistock College (4.3 miles) and Notre Dame RC School (4.9 miles). Axtown's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Axtown is about 5 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Local context for Axtown
Just under 1 km west, Crapstone is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Axtown
Starting orthodontic treatment in Axtown 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Axtown runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Axtown
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Axtown has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Axtown — Local Context
What's available in Axtown depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Axtown is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.9% of the 1,613 residents in Axtown's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Axtown; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Axtown are Tavistock College (4.3 miles) and Notre Dame RC School (4.9 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Axtown is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Axtown is about 5 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. There is no orthodontist on our records in Axtown itself. The nearest recorded are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 6 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 7 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 15 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Axtown. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Axtown
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Axtown, Devon with surrounding locations. Other local pages worth browsing include Crapstone, Roborough Down, Horrabridge, Yelverton, Clearbrook, and Bickham.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Axtown
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Axtown often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Axtown?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Axtown is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 5.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Meavy Way Dental Practice (5.8 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (5.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Axtown?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Axtown, 14 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Axtown?
The nearest practice to Axtown that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 5.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (5.8 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (5.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Axtown, 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 Axtown, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.