Orthodontic practices near Brendon
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Brendon; 5 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 11.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 11.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 13.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 13.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 18.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 19.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 20.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 20.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 20.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Brendon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 11.1 miles north-east; the next are Bideford (13.4 miles north-east) and Barnstaple (18.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 11.1 miles north-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 13.4 miles north-east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 18.7 miles north-east |
| South Molton | 1 | 24.6 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Brendon
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), 11.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 11.1 miles north-east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 19.5 miles north-east |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) | 13.5 miles north-east |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 4.6 (27 reviews) | 18.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Brendon 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 10.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,581 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 19.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 750th 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% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holsworthy Community College — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 551 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 11 miles Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford — 13 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 19 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 5 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 Brendon
From Brendon the nearest practice is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 11.1 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. 5 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (13.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Brendon list clear aligners, the nearest 20.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Brendon are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 11.1 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 Brendon to Torrington Dental Practice is roughly 25 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 290 to 580 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £260 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Brendon
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Orthodontist in Brendon: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Brendon often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Devon.
Brendon at a glance
Merryfield is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Brendon.
Brendon in context
Brendon's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Brendon sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 10.1% of Brendon's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,581 residents in the neighbourhood around Brendon, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Brendon usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Brendon attend schools such as Holsworthy Community College (2.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Brendon is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Brendon is about 31 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Local orthodontic signals in Brendon
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Brendon. The nearest recorded are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 11 miles away; Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 13 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 19 miles away.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Merryfield, Woodacott, Holsworthy, Whimble, Woodacott Cross, and Milton Damerel may also help.
The Orthodontic Journey in Brendon
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Brendon helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Brendon
Provision in Brendon varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Brendon is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 10.1% of Brendon's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5% of the 1,581 residents in Brendon's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Brendon usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Brendon are served by secondary schools including Holsworthy Community College (2.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Brendon close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Brendon is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Brendon Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Brendon 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Brendon
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Brendon — 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 Brendon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Brendon
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Brendon, Devon alone. Nearby pages covering Merryfield, Woodacott, Holsworthy, Whimble, Woodacott Cross, and Milton Damerel may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Brendon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Brendon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Brendon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Brendon is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 11.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Queen Annes Dental Practice (13.4 miles) and The Quay Dental Practice (13.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Brendon?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Brendon, 0 practices within 10 miles and 5 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 11.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Brendon?
The nearest practice to Brendon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 11.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Queen Annes Dental Practice (13.4 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (18.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Brendon, 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 Brendon, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.