Orthodontic practices near Beer
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Beer; 19 practices within 20. The closest is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 10.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 10.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 14.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (825 reviews) |
| Victoria Road Dental Practice LtdExmouth | 14.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (809 reviews) |
| Devon Teeth straightening ClinicTopsham | 16.1 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| The Whyte House Dental GroupTopsham | 16.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (409 reviews) |
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 16.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
| Dental 397Exeter | 17.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (166 reviews) |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 17.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Beer with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Budleigh Salterton, 10.5 miles south-west; the next are Exmouth (14.6 miles south-west) and Topsham (16.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 10.5 miles south-west |
| Exmouth | 2 | 14.6 miles south-west |
| Topsham | 2 | 16.1 miles west |
| Exeter | 12 | 16.9 miles west |
| Dawlish | 1 | 18.0 miles south-west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 18.5 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 Beer
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 18.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 18.8 miles west |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 17.3 miles west |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 4.9 (825 reviews) | 14.6 miles south-west |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 19.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Beer 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,793 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 | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 86 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 708th 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 secondary schools | Colyton Grammar School — 2.2 miles Sidmouth College — 5.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,083 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ashbury Dental Care, Budleigh Salterton — 10 miles Fairfield House Dental Surgery, Exmouth — 15 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 16 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, 19 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 1 miles |
| Postcode districts | EX12 |
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 Beer
The nearest practice to Beer is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 10.5 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. 19 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (16.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Beer list clear aligners, the nearest 10.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Beer are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, 14.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Beer to Ashbury Dental Care 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 270 to 550 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 270 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Beer
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Orthodontist in Beer: This page was put together for people in Beer who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Devon.
Local orthodontic signals in Beer
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Beer itself. The nearest recorded are Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 10 miles away; Fairfield House Dental Surgery in Exmouth, about 15 miles away; and Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 16 miles away.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Branscombe, Colyford, Southleigh, Colyton, Axmouth, and Shute may also help.
Area profile for Beer
Beer's ONS geography type is larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Beer. 14.2% of Beer's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Beer, 6.8% of the 1,793 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 Beer usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Beer are served by secondary schools including Colyton Grammar School (2.2 miles) and Sidmouth College (5.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Beer sits among the less deprived areas of England.
Facts about Beer
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Frequently Asked Questions in Beer
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Beer often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Beer?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Beer is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 10.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Fairfield House Dental Surgery (14.6 miles) and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (14.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Beer?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Beer, 0 practices within 10 miles and 19 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Budleigh Salterton, 10.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Beer?
The nearest practice to Beer that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 14.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (16.9 miles) and Exeter Orthodontic Practice (19.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Beer, 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 Beer, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.