Orthodontic practices near Beaworthy
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Beaworthy; 3 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 12.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 12.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 17.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 17.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 20.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 21.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 21.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 21.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 21.9 miles north | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Beaworthy with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 12.7 miles north; the next are Bideford (17.2 miles north) and Barnstaple (20.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 12.7 miles north |
| Bideford | 2 | 17.2 miles north |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 20.8 miles north |
| South Molton | 1 | 22.9 miles north-east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 24.8 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 25.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Beaworthy
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington (4.9 from 238 reviews), 12.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 12.7 miles north |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) | 17.2 miles north |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 4.4 (38 reviews) | 17.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Beaworthy 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 236 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,561 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 20 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 825th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 25 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 13 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 17 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 21 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 3 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 Beaworthy
From Beaworthy the nearest practice is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 12.7 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. 3 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (17.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (26.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Beaworthy list clear aligners, the nearest 21.7 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 Beaworthy are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 12.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 25 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Beaworthy to Torrington Dental Practice is roughly 30 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 330 to 660 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £150 to £295 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 330 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Beaworthy
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Orthodontist in Beaworthy: Before booking anything in Beaworthy, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Devon. Beaworthy — a small village with a population of around 236 — is covered on this page specifically.
Compare nearby areas
Pages for Halwill, Halwill Junction, Patchacott, Eworthy, Broadbury, and Germansweek follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
What we know about practices near Beaworthy
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Beaworthy. The nearest recorded are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 13 miles away; The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 17 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 21 miles away.
Area profile for Beaworthy
Beaworthy is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Beaworthy sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Beaworthy's under-16 share sits at 15.8%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Beaworthy, 6.4% of the 1,561 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Beaworthy; the nearest is about 13 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Beaworthy sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Beaworthy is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 25 miles away.
Local snapshot of Beaworthy
With a population of roughly 236, Beaworthy is a small village within Devon. The nearest other location we cover is Halwill, around 2 km to the north-west.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Beaworthy
Starting orthodontic treatment in Beaworthy can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Beaworthy follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Beaworthy
The orthodontic landscape in Beaworthy offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Beaworthy — Local Context
Provision in Beaworthy varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Beaworthy — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Beaworthy's under-16 share sits at 15.8%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,561 residents in the neighbourhood around Beaworthy, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Beaworthy has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Beaworthy sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Beaworthy is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 25 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Beaworthy. The nearest we do hold are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 13 miles away; The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 17 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 21 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Beaworthy. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Beaworthy
If Beaworthy, Devon is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Halwill, Halwill Junction, Patchacott, Eworthy, Broadbury, and Germansweek.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Beaworthy
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Beaworthy often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Beaworthy?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Beaworthy is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 12.7 miles to the north. The next closest are The Quay Dental Practice (17.2 miles) and Queen Annes Dental Practice (17.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Beaworthy?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Beaworthy, 0 practices within 10 miles and 3 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 12.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Beaworthy?
The nearest practice to Beaworthy that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 12.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include Queen Annes Dental Practice (17.2 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (20.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Beaworthy, Devon?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Beaworthy, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.