Orthodontic practices near Belstone
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Belstone; 12 practices within 20. The closest is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, 17.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 17.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 17.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 17.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 18.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 18.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 18.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 18.9 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 18.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Belstone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashburton, 17.3 miles south-east; the next are Great Torrington (17.3 miles north-west) and Exeter (18.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | 2 | 17.3 miles south-east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 17.3 miles north-west |
| Exeter | 12 | 18.5 miles east |
| South Molton | 1 | 20.4 miles north |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 20.8 miles south-east |
| Topsham | 2 | 21.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Belstone
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 18.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 18.9 miles east |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 17.3 miles south-east |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 18.6 miles east |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 4.9 (353 reviews) | 18.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Belstone 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,619 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 21.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 45 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 952nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Okehampton College — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,066 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 17 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 17 miles Contemporary Dental, Exeter — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 12 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 Belstone
Belstone is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, 17.3 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 12 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (20.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Belstone list clear aligners, the nearest 17.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Belstone are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 17.3 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 Belstone to Moor Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 40 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 450 to 900 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £200 to £405 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 450 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 20.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Belstone
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Orthodontist in Belstone: Before booking anything in Belstone, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Devon.
What official data says about Belstone
Belstone is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Belstone's under-16 share, 13.8%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Belstone, 6.1% of the 1,619 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Belstone usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 17 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Belstone are served by secondary schools including Okehampton College (1.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Belstone is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Belstone is about 23 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Stockley Hamlet, Sticklepath, Belstone Corner, Okehampton, South Tawton, and South Zeal.
What local practice data suggests in Belstone
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Belstone. The nearest recorded are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 17 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 17 miles away; and Contemporary Dental in Exeter, about 18 miles away.
Belstone at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Stockley Hamlet, around 1 km to the north-west.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Belstone
Orthodontic treatment in Belstone is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Belstone
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Belstone. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Belstone sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.8% of residents under 16, Belstone skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,619 residents in Belstone's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Belstone has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 17 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 Belstone are Okehampton College (1.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Belstone is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Belstone is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Belstone
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Belstone can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Belstone
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Belstone — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Belstone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Belstone
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Belstone, Devon with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Stockley Hamlet, Sticklepath, Belstone Corner, Okehampton, South Tawton, and South Zeal can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Belstone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Belstone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Belstone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Belstone is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 17.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (17.3 miles) and Torrington Dental Practice (17.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Belstone?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Belstone, 0 practices within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ashburton, 17.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Belstone?
The nearest practice to Belstone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 17.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Torrington Dental Practice (17.3 miles) and Exeter Orthodontic Practice (18.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Belstone, 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 Belstone, Devon?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.