Orthodontic practices near Bideford
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Bideford, 10 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 0.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 0.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 0.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 5.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 6.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 6.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 7.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 8.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 8.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bideford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bideford, 0.2 miles south-east; the next are Great Torrington (5.5 miles south-east) and Barnstaple (6.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bideford | 2 | 0.2 miles south-east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 5.5 miles south-east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 6.0 miles north-east |
| South Molton | 1 | 16.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bideford
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), 8.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 8.1 miles north-east |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 5.5 miles south-east |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 16.2 miles east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 6.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bideford 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 28,672 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,051 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,560 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 | 2 practices |
| Access within Devon | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bideford College — 0.5 miles Great Torrington School — 5.6 miles Atlantic Academy — 6.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,455 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 2 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 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 Bideford
Bideford has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (under a mile) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Bideford list clear aligners, the nearest 8.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bideford are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, under a mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bideford
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Orthodontist in Bideford: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Bideford, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Devon. Bideford — a market town with a population of around 28,672 — is covered on this page specifically.
More local pages to browse
Pages for East-The-Water, Greenville Ridge, Handy Cross, Northam, Raleigh Estate, and Silford follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
About Bideford
Around 28,672 people live in Bideford, which is a market town within Devon. Just under 1 km east, East-The-Water is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Bideford in context
Classified by ONS as urban: Further from a major town or city, Bideford sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.1% of Bideford's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,051 residents in the neighbourhood around Bideford, 7.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Bideford are Bideford College (0.5 miles) and Great Torrington School (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Bideford is roughly mid-table for England.
What we know about practices near Bideford
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 2 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Bideford or nearby searches; 1 mention fixed braces; 1 include NHS signals and 2 include private treatment signals; 1 mention finance or monthly payment options; access-related signals include parking from 1, wheelchair access from 1, and evening or weekend availability from 0. Nearby practice records include Queen Annes Dental Practice and The Quay Dental Practice. Practice websites also mention serving areas such as Denplan and NHS.
Orthodontic Treatments in Bideford
Patients in Bideford have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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. People from East-The-Water, Greenville Ridge and Northam regularly visit orthodontists in Bideford.
Treatment Options in Bideford — Local Context
There are 2 orthodontic practices in our database covering Bideford. Bideford — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15.1% of Bideford's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Bideford, 7.4% of the 2,051 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Bideford are served by secondary schools including Bideford College (0.5 miles) and Great Torrington School (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Bideford's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Across the 2 orthodontic practices we hold records for near Bideford, 1 lists NHS treatment and 2 list private care; 1 advertises fixed braces; and 1 mentions payment plans or finance. On practical access, 1 mentions parking and 1 records step-free or wheelchair access. Their stated catchment covers Denplan and NHS. They reflect what practices state publicly, which is a useful shortlist but not a substitute for asking directly. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces. People from East-The-Water, Greenville Ridge, and Northam regularly make use of Bideford's orthodontic practices for orthodontic treatment comparison.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Bideford
Many people in Bideford delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins. People from East-The-Water, Greenville Ridge and Northam regularly visit orthodontists in Bideford.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Bideford 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 Bideford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bideford
If Bideford, Devon is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Other local pages worth browsing include East-The-Water, Greenville Ridge, Handy Cross, Northam, Raleigh Estate, and Silford.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bideford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bideford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bideford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bideford is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 0.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Quay Dental Practice (0.3 miles) and Torrington Dental Practice (5.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bideford?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Bideford, 10 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bideford?
The nearest practice to Bideford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 0.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Torrington Dental Practice (5.5 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (6.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bideford, 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 Bideford, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.