Orthodontic practices near Bickleigh
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Bickleigh, 14 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 2.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 2.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 3.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 3.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 3.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 4.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 4.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 4.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bickleigh with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 2.6 miles south-west; the next are Saltash (5.1 miles south-west) and Ashburton (15.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 2.6 miles south-west |
| Saltash | 1 | 5.1 miles south-west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 15.2 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 17.3 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 21.8 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 22.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bickleigh
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), 4.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 4.8 miles south-west |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 5.1 miles south-west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 15.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bickleigh at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Hams |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,242 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 31.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 649 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% 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 | 156th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.6 miles away, closer than 61% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tor Bridge High — 2.2 miles Notre Dame RC School — 2.4 miles Sir John Hunt Community Sports College — 3.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,885 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 3 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 5 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 15 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 Bickleigh
The nearest practice to Bickleigh is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 2.6 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 18.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (5.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (4.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Bickleigh list clear aligners, the nearest 2.6 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 Bickleigh are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 2.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bickleigh
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Orthodontist in Bickleigh: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Bickleigh understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Devon.
Area profile for Bickleigh
Officially, Bickleigh is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Bickleigh. Bickleigh's under-16 share sits at 14.7%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Bickleigh, 5.1% of the 1,242 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Bickleigh has more choice than 72% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Bickleigh are served by secondary schools including Tor Bridge High (2.2 miles) and Notre Dame RC School (2.4 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Bickleigh falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Bickleigh is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice signals around Bickleigh
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bickleigh itself. The nearest recorded are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 3 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 5 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 15 miles away.
Widen your local search
Nearby location pages including Bickleigh Down, Shaugh Prior, Estover, Belliver, Hoo Meavy, and Widewell can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Bickleigh at a glance
Just around 2 km north-east, Shaugh Prior is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
All Orthodontic Options in Bickleigh Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Bickleigh offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Bickleigh
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Bickleigh — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Bickleigh
Orthodontic treatment in Bickleigh is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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 Bickleigh
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Bickleigh — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Bickleigh — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 14.7% of Bickleigh's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 1,242 residents in Bickleigh's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Bickleigh has more choice 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 Bickleigh are Tor Bridge High (2.2 miles) and Notre Dame RC School (2.4 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Bickleigh falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bickleigh is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 2 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bickleigh. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bickleigh
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Bickleigh, Devon. Other local pages worth browsing include Bickleigh Down, Shaugh Prior, Estover, Belliver, Hoo Meavy, and Widewell.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Bickleigh
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bickleigh often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bickleigh?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bickleigh is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 2.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Meavy Way Dental Practice (3.2 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (3.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bickleigh?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Bickleigh, 14 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bickleigh?
The nearest practice to Bickleigh that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 2.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (3.2 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (3.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bickleigh, Devon?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bickleigh, 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.