Orthodontic practices near Blackmoor Gate
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Blackmoor Gate; 7 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Dental Implants Devon in Barnstaple, 8.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple | 8.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 8.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 8.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 8.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 8.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 9.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 9.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 11.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Blackmoor Gate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnstaple, 8.0 miles south-west; the next are South Molton (11.6 miles south-east) and Bideford (15.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple | 7 | 8.0 miles south-west |
| South Molton | 1 | 11.6 miles south-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 15.6 miles south-west |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 17.5 miles south-west |
| Bridgend | 1 | 27.7 miles north-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 28.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Blackmoor Gate
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), 8.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 8.2 miles south-west |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 17.5 miles south-west |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 11.6 miles south-east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 9.0 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Blackmoor Gate at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Devon |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,223 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 25.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 546th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 40 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dental Implants Devon, Barnstaple — 8 miles Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 12 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 16 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 | 7 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 Blackmoor Gate
The nearest practice to Blackmoor Gate is Dental Implants Devon in Barnstaple, 8 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (15.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 6 of the practices around Blackmoor Gate list clear aligners, the nearest 8.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Blackmoor Gate are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, 8.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 40 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Blackmoor Gate to Dental Implants Devon 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 210 to 420 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £190 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Blackmoor Gate
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Orthodontist in Blackmoor Gate: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Blackmoor Gate keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Blackmoor Gate or another part of Devon.
Blackmoor Gate at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Kentisbury, around 2 km to the north-west.
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You can continue browsing related location pages including Kentisbury, Knightacott, Parracombe, Patchole, Bratton Fleming, and Trentishoe if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
What official data says about Blackmoor Gate
Blackmoor Gate is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Blackmoor Gate falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.5% of Blackmoor Gate's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,223 residents in the neighbourhood around Blackmoor Gate, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Blackmoor Gate has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. By national deprivation ranking, Blackmoor Gate is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Blackmoor Gate is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 40 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Useful local orthodontic context for Blackmoor Gate
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Blackmoor Gate. The closest on record are Dental Implants Devon in Barnstaple, about 8 miles away; Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 12 miles away; and The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 16 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Blackmoor Gate Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Blackmoor Gate has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in Blackmoor Gate — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Blackmoor Gate. By ONS classification, Blackmoor Gate falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Blackmoor Gate. Census data puts 17.5% of Blackmoor Gate's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Blackmoor Gate, 8.1% of the 2,223 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Blackmoor Gate usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. By national deprivation ranking, Blackmoor Gate is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Blackmoor Gate is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 40 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Blackmoor Gate. The closest on record are Dental Implants Devon in Barnstaple, about 8 miles away; Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 12 miles away; and The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 16 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Blackmoor Gate
Orthodontic treatment in Blackmoor Gate is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Blackmoor Gate
Every case in Blackmoor Gate 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 Blackmoor Gate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Blackmoor Gate
This section helps connect Blackmoor Gate, Devon to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can keep exploring with related pages for Kentisbury, Knightacott, Parracombe, Patchole, Bratton Fleming, and Trentishoe.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Blackmoor Gate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Blackmoor Gate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Blackmoor Gate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Blackmoor Gate is Dental Implants Devon in Barnstaple, about 8.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are St John's Dental Centre (8.0 miles) and Trinity Dental Centre (8.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Blackmoor Gate?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Blackmoor Gate, 7 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barnstaple, 8.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Blackmoor Gate?
The nearest practice to Blackmoor Gate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, about 8.2 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Next Wave Dental (8.2 miles) and Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (9.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Blackmoor Gate, 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 Blackmoor Gate, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.