Orthodontic practices near Battisborough Cross
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Battisborough Cross; 12 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, 8.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth City Centre Dental PracticePlymouth | 8.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (181 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 8.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 8.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 8.3 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Clark House DentalPlymouth | 8.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (45 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 8.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 8.6 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 9.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Battisborough Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 8.2 miles north-west; the next are Saltash (11.2 miles north-west) and Totnes (14.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 8.2 miles north-west |
| Saltash | 1 | 11.2 miles north-west |
| Totnes | 2 | 14.9 miles north-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 16.5 miles north-east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 16.6 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 19.3 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Battisborough Cross
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), 19.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 19.3 miles north-east |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 8.3 miles north-west |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 11.2 miles north-west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 9.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Battisborough Cross at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Hams |
| 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 | 1,597 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 | 6.1% aged 16 to 24 and 26.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 46 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 557th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Coombe Dean School — 5.2 miles Ivybridge Community College — 5.6 miles Plympton Academy — 6.0 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, Plymouth — 8 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 11 miles Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic, Totnes — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 22 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 5 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 Battisborough Cross
From Battisborough Cross the nearest practice is Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, 8.2 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 12 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clark House Dental (8.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (8.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Battisborough Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 8.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Battisborough Cross are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Plymouth Orthodontics, 8.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Battisborough Cross to Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice is roughly 20 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 210 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Battisborough Cross
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Orthodontist in Battisborough Cross: This page was put together for people in Battisborough Cross 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.
More local pages to browse
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Holbeton, Yealmbridge, Membland, Yealmpton, Westlake, and Smithaleigh.
A quick look at Battisborough Cross
Heading north-east for around 3 km brings you to Holbeton, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Battisborough Cross
Battisborough Cross — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 18.3% of Battisborough Cross's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Battisborough Cross, 7.8% of the 1,597 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Battisborough Cross has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Battisborough Cross are served by secondary schools including Coombe Dean School (5.2 miles) and Ivybridge Community College (5.6 miles). National deprivation data puts Battisborough Cross close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Battisborough Cross is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 9 miles away.
What local practice data suggests in Battisborough Cross
There is no orthodontist on our records in Battisborough Cross itself. The nearest we do hold are Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, about 8 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 11 miles away; and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 15 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Battisborough Cross
Orthodontic treatment in Battisborough Cross is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Battisborough Cross
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Battisborough Cross follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Battisborough Cross
The orthodontic landscape in Battisborough Cross offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Battisborough Cross — Local Context
Battisborough Cross has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 5 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. By ONS classification, Battisborough Cross falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Battisborough Cross sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 18.3% of Battisborough Cross's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Battisborough Cross, 7.8% of the 1,597 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Battisborough Cross usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Battisborough Cross are Coombe Dean School (5.2 miles) and Ivybridge Community College (5.6 miles). Battisborough Cross's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Battisborough Cross is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 9 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Battisborough Cross itself. The closest on record are Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, about 8 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 11 miles away; and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 15 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Battisborough Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Battisborough Cross
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Battisborough Cross, Devon alone. Nearby pages covering Holbeton, Yealmbridge, Membland, Yealmpton, Westlake, and Smithaleigh may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Battisborough Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Battisborough Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Battisborough Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Battisborough Cross is Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, about 8.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Dental & Implant Centre (8.3 miles) and Plymouth Orthodontics (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Battisborough Cross?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Battisborough Cross, 12 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 8.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Battisborough Cross?
The nearest practice to Battisborough Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Orthodontics, about 8.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Clark House Dental (8.4 miles) and Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth (8.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Battisborough Cross, Devon?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Battisborough Cross, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.