Orthodontic practices near Bolberry Down
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Bolberry Down; 21 practices within 20. The closest is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 13.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 13.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| AirlocumDartmouth | 14.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (92 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 15.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 15.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Plymouth City Centre Dental PracticePlymouth | 16.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (181 reviews) |
| Clark House DentalPlymouth | 16.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (45 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 16.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 16.6 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bolberry Down with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dartmouth, 13.6 miles north-east; the next are Totnes (15.6 miles north-east) and Plymouth (16.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 2 | 13.6 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 15.6 miles north-east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 16.3 miles north-west |
| Torquay | 4 | 18.5 miles north-east |
| Paignton | 2 | 18.7 miles north-east |
| Saltash | 1 | 19.5 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bolberry Down
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), 18.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 18.5 miles north-east |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 19.6 miles north-east |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 16.6 miles north-west |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 19.5 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bolberry Down 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,016 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 88 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 866th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsbridge Academy — 4.3 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic, Dartmouth — 14 miles Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic, Totnes — 16 miles Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, Plymouth — 16 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, 21 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 12 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 Bolberry Down
The nearest practice to Bolberry Down is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 13.6 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. 21 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clark House Dental (16.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (16.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Bolberry Down list clear aligners, the nearest 15.6 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Bolberry Down are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 13.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 18 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bolberry Down to Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic 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 350 to 710 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £320 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 350 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bolberry Down
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Orthodontist in Bolberry Down: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Bolberry Down understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Devon and the surrounding area.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Nearby location pages including Inner Hope, Hope Cove, Outer Hope, South Huish, Malborough, and South Milton can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Where Bolberry Down sits locally
Inner Hope is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-west of Bolberry Down.
Local provider signals in Bolberry Down
There is no orthodontist on our records in Bolberry Down itself. The nearest recorded are Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 14 miles away; Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 16 miles away; and Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, about 16 miles away.
The local picture in Bolberry Down
ONS classifies Bolberry Down as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Bolberry Down falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.1% of Bolberry Down's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Bolberry Down, 5.1% of the 2,016 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Bolberry Down usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Bolberry Down are Kingsbridge Academy (4.3 miles). National deprivation data puts Bolberry Down close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bolberry Down is about 18 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Bolberry Down
Starting orthodontic treatment in Bolberry Down can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Bolberry Down runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Bolberry Down
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Bolberry Down 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. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Bolberry Down
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Bolberry Down — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bolberry Down. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bolberry Down
If Bolberry Down, Devon is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Related nearby location pages such as Inner Hope, Hope Cove, Outer Hope, South Huish, Malborough, and South Milton can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bolberry Down
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bolberry Down often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bolberry Down?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bolberry Down is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 13.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Airlocum (14.2 miles) and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (15.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bolberry Down?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bolberry Down, 0 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dartmouth, 13.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bolberry Down?
The nearest practice to Bolberry Down that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 13.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (15.6 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (15.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bolberry Down, Devon?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bolberry Down, Devon?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.