Orthodontic practices near Bittaford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Bittaford; 4 practices within 10 and 30 practices within 20. The closest is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 8.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 8.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 9.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 9.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 9.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 10.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 10.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 11.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 11.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bittaford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Totnes, 8.9 miles east; the next are Ashburton (9.6 miles north-east) and Plymouth (10.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Totnes | 2 | 8.9 miles east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 9.6 miles north-east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 10.5 miles west |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 12.9 miles east |
| Saltash | 1 | 13.4 miles west |
| Torquay | 4 | 13.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bittaford
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), 13.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 13.8 miles east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 15.1 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 14.7 miles east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 15.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bittaford 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,454 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 29.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 70 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 612th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ivybridge Community College — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 2,262 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes — 9 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 10 miles Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 30 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 2 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 Bittaford
The nearest practice to Bittaford is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 8.9 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 30.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clark House Dental (11.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (11.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Bittaford list clear aligners, the nearest 8.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bittaford are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 8.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 10 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bittaford to Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses is roughly 20 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bittaford
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Orthodontist in Bittaford: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Bittaford understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Devon and the surrounding area.
Local context for Bittaford
The nearest other location we cover is Moorhaven Village, under 1 km to the east.
The local picture in Bittaford
ONS classifies Bittaford as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Bittaford sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 18.1% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 2,454 residents in Bittaford's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Bittaford has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 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 Bittaford are Ivybridge Community College (1.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Bittaford sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bittaford is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 10 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Moorhaven Village, Cheston, Filham, Ugborough, Wrangaton, and Ludbrook.
Practice data for Bittaford
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bittaford. The nearest recorded are Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 9 miles away; Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 10 miles away; and Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 10 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Bittaford
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Bittaford helps you ask the right questions. 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Bittaford
Every case in Bittaford follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Bittaford Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Bittaford 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Bittaford
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bittaford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bittaford
This section helps connect Bittaford, Devon to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. This page links onward to Moorhaven Village, Cheston, Filham, Ugborough, Wrangaton, and Ludbrook for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Bittaford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bittaford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bittaford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bittaford is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 8.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (9.1 miles) and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic (9.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bittaford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bittaford, 4 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Totnes, 8.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bittaford?
The nearest practice to Bittaford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 8.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (9.1 miles) and Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (9.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bittaford, Devon?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bittaford, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.