Orthodontic practices near Brendon Village
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Brendon Village; 8 practices within 20. The closest is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, 14.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 14.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
| Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple | 15.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 15.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 15.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 15.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 15.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 16.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 17.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Brendon Village with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is South Molton, 14.4 miles south; the next are Barnstaple (15.2 miles south-west) and Bridgend (21.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| South Molton | 1 | 14.4 miles south |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 15.2 miles south-west |
| Bridgend | 1 | 21.3 miles north-east |
| Cowbridge | 3 | 22.0 miles north-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 23.1 miles south-west |
| Coity | 3 | 23.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Brendon Village
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Next Wave Dental in Barnstaple (5.0 from 66 reviews), 15.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 15.4 miles south-west |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 14.4 miles south |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 16.4 miles south-west |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 4.6 (27 reviews) | 17.2 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Brendon Village at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 9.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,606 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.5% 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 | 20.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 901st closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 32 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 14 miles Dental Implants Devon, Barnstaple — 15 miles ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Bridgend — 21 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, 8 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Exmoor Dental Centre — 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 Brendon Village
The nearest practice to Brendon Village is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, 14.4 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. 8 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Cowbridge Dental Specialists (22 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Brendon Village list clear aligners, the nearest 15.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Brendon Village are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, 15.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Brendon Village to Whitehall Dental Practice 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 750 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £165 to £340 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 14.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Brendon Village
Devon12 nearby locationsOrthodontic care near Brendon Village
Orthodontist in Brendon Village: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Brendon Village, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It connects local orthodontic research in Brendon Village with the wider Devon area.
Area profile for Brendon Village
Brendon Village is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. With just 9.5% of residents under 16, Brendon Village skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.4% of the 1,606 residents in Brendon Village's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Brendon Village; the nearest is about 14 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Brendon Village falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Brendon Village is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
More local pages to browse
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Rockford, Wilsham, Tippacott, Countisbury, Hillsford, and East Lyn.
Local treatment availability around Brendon Village
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Brendon Village itself. The nearest we do hold are Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 14 miles away; Dental Implants Devon in Barnstaple, about 15 miles away; and ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, about 21 miles away.
Brendon Village in numbers
Rockford is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Brendon Village.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Brendon Village
Orthodontic treatment in Brendon Village is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Brendon Village
Brendon Village has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Exmoor Dental Centre — is about 13 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Officially, Brendon Village 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 Brendon Village. Brendon Village's under-16 share, 9.5%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Brendon Village, 3.4% of the 1,606 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 Brendon Village usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Brendon Village falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Brendon Village is about 32 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Brendon Village Explained
Patients in Brendon Village have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Brendon Village — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Brendon Village directly, though Exmoor Dental Centre (about 13 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. By ONS classification, Brendon Village 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 Brendon Village. Brendon Village has a smaller share of children than most areas — 9.5% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,606 residents in the neighbourhood around Brendon Village, 3.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Brendon Village; the nearest is about 14 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. National deprivation data ranks Brendon Village among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Brendon Village is about 32 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Brendon Village itself. The closest on record are Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 14 miles away; Dental Implants Devon in Barnstaple, about 15 miles away; and ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, about 21 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Brendon Village. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Brendon Village
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Brendon Village, Devon with surrounding locations. This page links onward to Rockford, Wilsham, Tippacott, Countisbury, Hillsford, and East Lyn for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Brendon Village
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Brendon Village often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Brendon Village?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Brendon Village is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 14.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Dental Implants Devon (15.2 miles) and St John's Dental Centre (15.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Brendon Village?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Brendon Village, 0 practices within 10 miles and 8 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in South Molton, 14.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Brendon Village?
The nearest practice to Brendon Village that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, about 15.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Next Wave Dental (15.4 miles) and Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (16.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Brendon Village, 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 Village, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.