Orthodontic practices near Bere Ferrers
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Bere Ferrers, 14 practices within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 2.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 2.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 2.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 3.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 3.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 3.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bere Ferrers with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saltash, 2.9 miles south; the next are Plymouth (2.9 miles south-east) and Ashburton (19.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saltash | 1 | 2.9 miles south |
| Plymouth | 13 | 2.9 miles south-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 19.2 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 21.7 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 25.9 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 26.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bere Ferrers
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth (5.0 from 106 reviews), 5.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 5.3 miles south-east |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 2.9 miles south |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 4.3 miles south |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 19.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bere Ferrers 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 | 10.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,638 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 18.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 66 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 177th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.9 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sir John Hunt Community Sports College — 2.7 miles Notre Dame RC School — 3.0 miles Marine Academy Plymouth — 3.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — 3 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 3 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 19 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 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 Bere Ferrers
The nearest practice to Bere Ferrers is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 2.9 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 16.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (2.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (4.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Bere Ferrers list clear aligners, the nearest 2.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bere Ferrers are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 2.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bere Ferrers
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Orthodontist in Bere Ferrers: People weighing up braces or aligners in Bere Ferrers can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Devon.
What we know about practices near Bere Ferrers
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bere Ferrers itself. The nearest we do hold are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 3 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 3 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 19 miles away.
Local context for Bere Ferrers
Just around 2 km north-east, Lopwell is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Bere Ferrers
Bere Ferrers is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Bere Ferrers has a smaller share of children than most areas — 10.9% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.8% of the 1,638 residents in Bere Ferrers's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Bere Ferrers has more choice than 72% of towns in England. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Bere Ferrers are Sir John Hunt Community Sports College (2.7 miles) and Notre Dame RC School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Bere Ferrers is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Bere Ferrers is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 4 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Nearby location pages including Tamerton Foliot, Ernesettle, Bere Alston, Cargreen, Lopwell, and Landulph can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Bere Ferrers
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Bere Ferrers helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bere Ferrers
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Bere Ferrers. ONS classifies Bere Ferrers as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Bere Ferrers. Bere Ferrers has a smaller share of children than most areas — 10.9% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Bere Ferrers, 4.8% of the 1,638 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Bere Ferrers is better served than 72% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Bere Ferrers are Sir John Hunt Community Sports College (2.7 miles) and Notre Dame RC School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Bere Ferrers close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bere Ferrers is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 4 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Bere Ferrers
The orthodontic landscape in Bere Ferrers 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Bere Ferrers
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bere Ferrers. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bere Ferrers
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Bere Ferrers, Devon. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Tamerton Foliot, Ernesettle, Bere Alston, Cargreen, Lopwell, and Landulph.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bere Ferrers
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bere Ferrers often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bere Ferrers?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bere Ferrers is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 2.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (2.9 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (3.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bere Ferrers?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Bere Ferrers, 14 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bere Ferrers?
The nearest practice to Bere Ferrers that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 2.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (3.4 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (3.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bere Ferrers, Devon?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bere Ferrers, Devon?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.