Orthodontic practices near Bickham
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Bickham, 14 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 4.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 4.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 4.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 4.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 4.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 5.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 5.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 5.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 5.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Bickham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 4.1 miles south; the next are Saltash (5.2 miles south-west) and Ashburton (16.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 4.1 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 5.2 miles south-west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 16.3 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 19.2 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 23.0 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 24.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bickham
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), 6.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 6.3 miles south |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 5.2 miles south-west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 6.0 miles south |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 16.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bickham 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,819 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 19.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 146 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 273rd 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 |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Notre Dame RC School — 3.3 miles Sir John Hunt Community Sports College — 3.8 miles Tor Bridge High — 4.1 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 4 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 5 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 16 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 18 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 Bickham
Bickham is 4.1 miles from Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 18.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (5.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (5.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Bickham list clear aligners, the nearest 4.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bickham are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 4.1 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 Bickham
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Orthodontist in Bickham: People weighing up braces or aligners in Bickham can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Devon.
What we know about practices near Bickham
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bickham itself. The nearest we do hold are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 4 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 5 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 16 miles away.
Bickham in numbers
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Milton Combe, the closest linked location.
Widen your local search
You can continue browsing related location pages including Milton Combe, Buckland Monachorum, Crapstone, Roborough Down, Axtown, and Clearbrook if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Area profile for Bickham
Bickham's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Bickham falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Bickham's under-16 share, 13.5%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,819 residents in Bickham's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Bickham has more choice than 56% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Bickham attend schools such as Notre Dame RC School (3.3 miles) and Sir John Hunt Community Sports College (3.8 miles). Bickham's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bickham is about 4 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Bickham
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Bickham 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Bickham — Local Context
What's available in Bickham depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Officially, Bickham is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Bickham sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Bickham has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.5% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,819 residents in the neighbourhood around Bickham, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Bickham has more choice than 56% 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 Bickham are Notre Dame RC School (3.3 miles) and Sir John Hunt Community Sports College (3.8 miles). National deprivation data ranks Bickham among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bickham is about 4 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bickham itself. The nearest we do hold are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 4 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 5 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 16 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Bickham
Orthodontic treatment in Bickham is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Bickham
- 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Bickham follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bickham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bickham
These local links are here for anyone comparing Bickham, Devon against nearby alternatives. Nearby pages covering Milton Combe, Buckland Monachorum, Crapstone, Roborough Down, Axtown, and Clearbrook may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Bickham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bickham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bickham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bickham is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 4.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Meavy Way Dental Practice (4.2 miles) and Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (4.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bickham?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Bickham, 14 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bickham?
The nearest practice to Bickham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 4.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (4.2 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (4.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bickham, 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 Bickham, Devon?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.