Orthodontic practices near Borough
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Borough; 3 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 17.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 17.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 18.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 19.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 24.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 25.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Number 65 Dental & Implant ClinicWadebridge | 25.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (149 reviews) |
| Wadebridge Dental - CornwallWadebridge | 25.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,615 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 26.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Borough with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 17.6 miles north-east; the next are Bideford (18.9 miles north-east) and Barnstaple (24.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 17.6 miles north-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 18.9 miles north-east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 24.6 miles north-east |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 25.4 miles south-west |
| Saltash | 1 | 29.9 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Borough
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington (4.9 from 238 reviews), 17.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 17.6 miles north-east |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) | 19.0 miles north-east |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 4.4 (38 reviews) | 18.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Borough at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torridge |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,808 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 | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 34 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 954th 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 university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Budehaven Community School — 3.4 miles Holsworthy Community College — 5.1 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 18 miles Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford — 19 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 25 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 3 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 Borough
Borough is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 17.6 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 3 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (19 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 4 of the practices around Borough list clear aligners, the nearest 25.4 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 Borough are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 17.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Borough to Torrington Dental Practice is roughly 40 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 460 to 920 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £205 to £415 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 460 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Borough
Devon12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Borough
Orthodontist in Borough: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Borough, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Devon.
A quick look at Borough
The nearest other location we cover is Bridgerule, around 1 km to the east.
More local pages to browse
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Bridgerule, Red Post, Launcells, Budd's Titson, Grimscott, and Whitstone.
Local treatment availability around Borough
There is no orthodontist on our records in Borough itself. The closest on record are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 18 miles away; Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 19 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 25 miles away.
The local picture in Borough
Officially, Borough is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Borough. With just 13.4% of residents under 16, Borough skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,808 residents in the neighbourhood around Borough, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Borough; the nearest is about 18 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Borough attend schools such as Budehaven Community School (3.4 miles) and Holsworthy Community College (5.1 miles). Borough's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Borough is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 31 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Borough
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Borough 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. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Borough
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Borough
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Borough helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Borough — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Borough. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Borough
These local links are here for anyone comparing Borough, Devon against nearby alternatives. You can keep exploring with related pages for Bridgerule, Red Post, Launcells, Budd's Titson, Grimscott, and Whitstone.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Borough
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Borough often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Borough?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Borough is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 17.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Queen Annes Dental Practice (18.9 miles) and The Quay Dental Practice (19.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Borough?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Borough, 0 practices within 10 miles and 3 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 17.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Borough?
The nearest practice to Borough that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 17.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Queen Annes Dental Practice (18.9 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (24.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Borough, Devon?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Borough, Devon?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.