Orthodontic practices near Beeson
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Beeson; 2 practices within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 7.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 7.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| AirlocumDartmouth | 8.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (92 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 12.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 12.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 13.5 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 13.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 14.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| Parkhill DentalTorquay | 16.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (306 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Beeson with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dartmouth, 7.7 miles north-east; the next are Totnes (12.5 miles north) and Torquay (13.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 2 | 7.7 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 12.5 miles north |
| Torquay | 4 | 13.5 miles north |
| Paignton | 2 | 13.7 miles north |
| Cockington | 1 | 16.3 miles north |
| Ashburton | 2 | 18.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Beeson
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), 13.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 13.5 miles north |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 19.6 miles north |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 16.3 miles north |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 19.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Beeson 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,084 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 19.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 87 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 530th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsbridge Academy — 5.4 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic, Dartmouth — 8 miles Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic, Totnes — 12 miles South Devon Dental, Torquay — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 16 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 Beeson
From Beeson the nearest practice is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 7.7 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. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 16.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Expert Smile (14.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Beeson list clear aligners, the nearest 12.5 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 Beeson are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 7.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 23 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Beeson to Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 15 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Beeson
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Orthodontist in Beeson: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Beeson understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Devon.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Beesands, Hallsands, Kellaton, Dunstone, Stokenham, and South Allington if you are weighing up more than one location.
Facts about Beeson
Just under 1 km east, Beesands is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What official data says about Beeson
Beeson's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Beeson sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.3% of Beeson's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Beeson, 5.6% of the 2,084 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Beeson has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Beeson are Kingsbridge Academy (5.4 miles). National deprivation data puts Beeson close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Beeson is about 23 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Practice signals around Beeson
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Beeson. The nearest recorded are Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 8 miles away; Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 12 miles away; and South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 14 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Beeson
Orthodontic treatment in Beeson is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Beeson
Every case in Beeson follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Beeson
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Beeson has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Beeson — Local Context
Practices serving Beeson differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Beeson is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Beeson. Beeson has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.3% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,084 residents in the neighbourhood around Beeson, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Beeson usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Beeson attend schools such as Kingsbridge Academy (5.4 miles). National deprivation data puts Beeson close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Beeson is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 23 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Beeson. The nearest recorded are Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 8 miles away; Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 12 miles away; and South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 14 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 Beeson. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Beeson
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Beeson, Devon within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Beesands, Hallsands, Kellaton, Dunstone, Stokenham, and South Allington for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Beeson
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Beeson often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Beeson?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Beeson is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 7.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Airlocum (8.1 miles) and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (12.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Beeson?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Beeson, 2 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dartmouth, 7.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Beeson?
The nearest practice to Beeson that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 7.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (12.5 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (12.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Beeson, Devon?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Beeson, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.