Orthodontic practices near Berry
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Berry; 1 practice within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 6.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 6.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 10.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 10.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 14.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 15.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 15.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 15.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 16.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Berry with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 6.5 miles north-east; the next are Bideford (10.2 miles north) and Barnstaple (14.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 6.5 miles north-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 10.2 miles north |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 14.6 miles north-east |
| South Molton | 1 | 19.5 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 Berry
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), 15.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 15.8 miles north-east |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 6.5 miles north-east |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 19.5 miles north-east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 15.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Berry at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torridge |
| 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 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,071 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 21.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 41 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 447th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 32 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 6 miles Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford — 10 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 15 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 | 1 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 Berry
From Berry the nearest practice is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 6.5 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 11.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (10.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Berry list clear aligners, the nearest 15.8 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 Berry are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 6.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Berry to Torrington Dental Practice 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Berry
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Orthodontist in Berry: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Berry understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Devon.
Local treatment availability around Berry
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Berry itself. The closest on record are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 6 miles away; Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 10 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 15 miles away.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including Caute, Shebbear, Buckland Filleigh, Stibb Cross, Withacott, and Holemoor can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Local context for Berry
Just under 1 km west, Caute is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Berry
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Berry sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.3% of Berry's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 2,071 residents in Berry's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Berry usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Berry's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Berry is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 32 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Berry
The orthodontic landscape in Berry offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Berry
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Berry
Many people in Berry delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Berry
Provision in Berry varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Berry is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Berry sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.3% of Berry's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,071 residents in the neighbourhood around Berry, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Berry has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Berry sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Berry is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 32 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Berry. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Berry
This section helps connect Berry, Devon to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Caute, Shebbear, Buckland Filleigh, Stibb Cross, Withacott, and Holemoor.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Berry
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Berry often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Berry?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Berry is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 6.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Queen Annes Dental Practice (10.2 miles) and The Quay Dental Practice (10.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Berry?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Berry, 1 practice within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 6.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Berry?
The nearest practice to Berry that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 6.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Queen Annes Dental Practice (10.2 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (14.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Berry, Devon?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Berry, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.