Orthodontic practices near Blackpool Corner
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Blackpool Corner; 1 practice within 10 and 12 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 9.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 9.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 17.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 17.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 17.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 17.3 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 17.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 17.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 17.7 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Blackpool Corner with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 9.6 miles north-east; the next are Henlade (17.1 miles north) and Taunton (17.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 9.6 miles north-east |
| Henlade | 1 | 17.1 miles north |
| Taunton | 5 | 17.2 miles north |
| Yeovil | 3 | 17.2 miles north-east |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 18.6 miles north-west |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 19.2 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Blackpool Corner
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Confident Orthodontics in Taunton (4.9 from 247 reviews), 17.2 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 17.2 miles north |
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 4.9 (204 reviews) | 19.2 miles south-west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 18.6 miles north-west |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 17.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Blackpool Corner at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East 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 | 19.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,736 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 74 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 650th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Axe Valley Academy — 2.4 miles The Woodroffe School — 3.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 741 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 10 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 17 miles Confident Orthodontics, Taunton — 17 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 12 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | One Smile Dental — 7 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 Blackpool Corner
From Blackpool Corner the nearest practice is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 9.6 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. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 12.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (17.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (24.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Blackpool Corner list clear aligners, the nearest 17.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Blackpool Corner are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 17.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Blackpool Corner to Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental 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 250 to 500 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £225 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Blackpool Corner
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Blackpool Corner in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Sector, around 2 km to the west.
Blackpool Corner in context
By ONS classification, Blackpool Corner falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Blackpool Corner falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Blackpool Corner's under-16 share sits at 19.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,736 residents in Blackpool Corner's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Blackpool Corner has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 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 Blackpool Corner are Axe Valley Academy (2.4 miles) and The Woodroffe School (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Blackpool Corner close to the England median.
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Practice data for Blackpool Corner
There is no orthodontist on our records in Blackpool Corner itself. The nearest recorded are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 10 miles away; Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 17 miles away; and Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, about 17 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Blackpool Corner
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Blackpool Corner
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Blackpool Corner
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Blackpool Corner follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
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Areas We Cover Around Blackpool Corner
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Frequently Asked Questions in Blackpool Corner
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Blackpool Corner often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Blackpool Corner?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Blackpool Corner is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 9.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (17.1 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (17.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Blackpool Corner?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Blackpool Corner, 1 practice within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crewkerne, 9.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Blackpool Corner?
The nearest practice to Blackpool Corner that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 17.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (17.2 miles) and Wellington Dental Practice (18.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Blackpool Corner, 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 Blackpool Corner, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.