Orthodontic practices near Bigbury on Sea
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Bigbury on Sea; 25 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, 12.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth City Centre Dental PracticePlymouth | 12.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (181 reviews) |
| Clark House DentalPlymouth | 12.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (45 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 12.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 12.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 12.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 13.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 13.1 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 13.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bigbury on Sea with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 12.6 miles north-west; the next are Dartmouth (13.8 miles east) and Totnes (14.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 12.6 miles north-west |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 13.8 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 14.0 miles north-east |
| Saltash | 1 | 15.7 miles north-west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 17.3 miles north |
| Torquay | 4 | 17.7 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 Bigbury on Sea
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), 17.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 17.7 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 19.7 miles north-east |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 18.7 miles north-east |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 12.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bigbury on Sea 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 220 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,081 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.2% aged 16 to 24 and 21.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 49 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 | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 821st closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsbridge Academy — 4.7 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, Plymouth — 13 miles Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic, Dartmouth — 14 miles Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic, Totnes — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 25 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 8 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 Bigbury on Sea
From Bigbury on Sea the nearest practice is Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, 12.6 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. 25 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clark House Dental (12.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (13.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Bigbury on Sea list clear aligners, the nearest 12.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bigbury on Sea are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, 12.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 14 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bigbury on Sea to Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice is roughly 30 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 330 to 660 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £150 to £295 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 330 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bigbury on Sea
Devon12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Bigbury on Sea
Orthodontist in Bigbury on Sea: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Bigbury on Sea? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Devon. Bigbury on Sea — a small village with a population of around 220 — is covered on this page specifically.
Bigbury on Sea in context
Bigbury on Sea is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.1% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 2,081 residents in Bigbury on Sea's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Bigbury on Sea usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Bigbury on Sea attend schools such as Kingsbridge Academy (4.7 miles). Bigbury on Sea'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 Bigbury on Sea is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 14 miles away.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Challaborough, Bantham, Ringmore, St Ann's Chapel, Thurlestone, and Hope Cove can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Local treatment availability around Bigbury on Sea
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bigbury on Sea itself. The nearest recorded are Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, about 13 miles away; Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 14 miles away; and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 14 miles away.
Bigbury on Sea in numbers
Bigbury on Sea has a population of around 220, making it a small village within Devon. Just around 1 km north-west, Challaborough is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Bigbury on Sea
The orthodontic landscape in Bigbury on Sea offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Bigbury on Sea — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Bigbury on Sea directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 8 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Bigbury on Sea — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15.1% of Bigbury on Sea's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,081 residents in the neighbourhood around Bigbury on Sea, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Bigbury on Sea usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Bigbury on Sea are Kingsbridge Academy (4.7 miles). Bigbury on Sea's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bigbury on Sea is about 14 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bigbury on Sea. The nearest we do hold are Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, about 13 miles away; Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 14 miles away; and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 14 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Bigbury on Sea
Orthodontic treatment in Bigbury on Sea 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Bigbury on Sea 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 Bigbury on Sea. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bigbury on Sea
This section helps connect Bigbury on Sea, Devon to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. If you're still deciding, related pages for Challaborough, Bantham, Ringmore, St Ann's Chapel, Thurlestone, and Hope Cove may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bigbury on Sea
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bigbury on Sea often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bigbury on Sea?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bigbury on Sea is Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, about 12.6 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Clark House Dental (12.7 miles) and Dental & Implant Centre (12.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bigbury on Sea?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bigbury on Sea, 0 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 12.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bigbury on Sea?
The nearest practice to Bigbury on Sea that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, about 12.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Plymouth Orthodontics (12.8 miles) and Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth (13.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bigbury on Sea, Devon?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bigbury on Sea, Devon?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.