Orthodontic practices near Benton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Benton; 8 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is St John's Dental Centre in Barnstaple, 5.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 5.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
| Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple | 5.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 6.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 6.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 6.3 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 7.3 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 7.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 8.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Benton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnstaple, 5.8 miles south-west; the next are South Molton (7.5 miles south-east) and Bideford (13.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple | 7 | 5.8 miles south-west |
| South Molton | 1 | 7.5 miles south-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 13.9 miles south-west |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 14.7 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Benton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Next Wave Dental in Barnstaple (5.0 from 66 reviews), 6.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 6.0 miles south-west |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 14.7 miles south-west |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 7.5 miles south-east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 7.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Benton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North 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 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,052 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 26 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 402nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St John's Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 6 miles Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 8 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 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 | 8 within 10 miles, 11 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 Benton
From Benton the nearest practice is St John's Dental Centre in Barnstaple, 5.8 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (13.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Benton list clear aligners, the nearest 6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Benton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, 6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Benton to St John's Dental Centre 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Benton
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Orthodontist in Benton: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Benton? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Devon.
What official data says about Benton
Benton's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Benton falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 15.2% of Benton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 2,052 residents in Benton's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Benton; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Benton's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Benton in numbers
Just around 2 km north-west, Bratton Fleming is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local treatment availability around Benton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Benton itself. The nearest recorded are St John's Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 6 miles away; Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 8 miles away; and The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 14 miles away.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Bratton Fleming, Knightacott, Stoke Rivers, West Buckland, Brayford, and Little Bray are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Benton
Many people in Benton delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Benton
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Benton runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Benton Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Benton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Benton
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Benton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Benton
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Benton, Devon. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Bratton Fleming, Knightacott, Stoke Rivers, West Buckland, Brayford, and Little Bray.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Benton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Benton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Benton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Benton is St John's Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 5.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Dental Implants Devon (5.9 miles) and Litchdon Medical Centre (6.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Benton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Benton, 8 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barnstaple, 5.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Benton?
The nearest practice to Benton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, about 6.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Next Wave Dental (6.0 miles) and Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (7.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Benton, 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 Benton, Devon?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.