Orthodontic practices near Bradstone
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Bradstone; 14 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 14.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 14.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 14.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 14.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 15.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 15.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 15.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 16.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 16.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bradstone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saltash, 14.1 miles south; the next are Plymouth (14.4 miles south-east) and Ashburton (24.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saltash | 1 | 14.1 miles south |
| Plymouth | 13 | 14.4 miles south-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 24.1 miles east |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 24.8 miles west |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 25.1 miles north |
| St Austell | 4 | 28.4 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 Bradstone
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth (5.0 from 106 reviews), 16.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 16.7 miles south-east |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 14.1 miles south |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 15.6 miles south |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (273 reviews) | 15.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bradstone at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,718 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 888th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Launceston College — 3.6 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 14 miles Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — 14 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 24 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, 14 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 13 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 Bradstone
The nearest practice to Bradstone is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 14.1 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. 14 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (14.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (15.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Bradstone list clear aligners, the nearest 14.1 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 Bradstone are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 14.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 15 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bradstone to Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence 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 370 to 730 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £165 to £330 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 370 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bradstone
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Orthodontist in Bradstone: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Bradstone understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Devon, not just Bradstone.
What we know about practices near Bradstone
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bradstone itself. The closest on record are Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 14 miles away; Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 14 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 24 miles away.
What official data says about Bradstone
Bradstone — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 15% of Bradstone's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Bradstone, 6.5% of the 1,718 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Bradstone has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 14 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 Bradstone are Launceston College (3.6 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Bradstone is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Bradstone is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Bradstone
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Treatment Options in Bradstone — Local Context
Bradstone has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 13 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Bradstone's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Bradstone sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,718 residents in the neighbourhood around Bradstone, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Bradstone has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 14 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Bradstone are served by secondary schools including Launceston College (3.6 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Bradstone is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bradstone is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 15 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bradstone itself. The nearest recorded are Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 14 miles away; Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 14 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 24 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Bradstone
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Bradstone helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bradstone
Bradstone has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 13 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. By ONS classification, Bradstone 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 Bradstone. 15% of Bradstone's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,718 residents in the neighbourhood around Bradstone, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Bradstone usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Bradstone attend schools such as Launceston College (3.6 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Bradstone is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Bradstone is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bradstone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bradstone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bradstone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bradstone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bradstone is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 14.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (14.4 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (14.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bradstone?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bradstone, 0 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saltash, 14.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bradstone?
The nearest practice to Bradstone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 14.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (14.8 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (15.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bradstone, Devon?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bradstone, 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.