Orthodontic practices near Bickington
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Bickington, 14 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 2.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 2.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 3.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 4.2 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
| Devon Square SurgeryNewton Abbot | 4.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (52 reviews) |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 4.3 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (797 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 7.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINICTorquay | 7.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 7.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (534 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bickington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashburton, 2.8 miles south-west; the next are Newton Abbot (4.2 miles east) and Totnes (7.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | 2 | 2.8 miles south-west |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 4.2 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 7.2 miles south |
| Torquay | 4 | 7.2 miles south-east |
| Cockington | 1 | 7.3 miles south-east |
| Paignton | 2 | 8.9 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bickington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is South Devon Dental in Torquay (5.0 from 820 reviews), 9.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 9.2 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 4.3 miles east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 7.3 miles south-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 4.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bickington at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Teignbridge |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,636 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 48 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 168th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.8 miles away, closer than 59% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | South Dartmoor Community College — 2.3 miles Coombeshead Academy — 3.5 miles Newton Abbot College — 3.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 801 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Devon Dental Centre of Excellence, Ashburton — 3 miles Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening, Newton Abbot — 4 miles OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC, Torquay — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 34 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 Bickington
Bickington is 2.8 miles from Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Expert Smile (8.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Bickington list clear aligners, the nearest 2.8 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 Bickington are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 2.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bickington
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Orthodontist in Bickington: People weighing up braces or aligners in Bickington can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Devon.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Goodstone, South Knighton, Stormsdown, Sigford, Coldeast, and Brimley follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local snapshot of Bickington
The nearest other location we cover is Goodstone, around 1 km to the south-west.
Area profile for Bickington
ONS classifies Bickington as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Bickington falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 15.5% of Bickington's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,636 residents in Bickington's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Bickington has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Bickington are served by secondary schools including South Dartmoor Community College (2.3 miles) and Coombeshead Academy (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Bickington sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bickington is about 20 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Local treatment availability around Bickington
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bickington. The closest on record are Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 3 miles away; Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening in Newton Abbot, about 4 miles away; and OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Torquay, about 7 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Bickington Explained
Patients in Bickington have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Bickington — Local Context
Provision in Bickington varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Bickington sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.5% of Bickington's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,636 residents in the neighbourhood around Bickington, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Bickington has more choice than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Bickington are served by secondary schools including South Dartmoor Community College (2.3 miles) and Coombeshead Academy (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Bickington'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 Bickington is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 20 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bickington itself. The nearest we do hold are Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 3 miles away; Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening in Newton Abbot, about 4 miles away; and OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Torquay, about 7 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Bickington
Orthodontic treatment in Bickington 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Bickington
Treatment in Bickington runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bickington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bickington
This part of the page places Bickington, Devon in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering Goodstone, South Knighton, Stormsdown, Sigford, Coldeast, and Brimley may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Bickington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bickington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bickington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bickington is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 2.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic (3.0 miles) and Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening (4.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bickington?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Bickington, 14 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bickington?
The nearest practice to Bickington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 2.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Devon Square Surgery (4.2 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (7.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bickington, Devon?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bickington, Devon?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.