Orthodontic practices near Brentor
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Brentor; 16 practices within 20. The closest is Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, 13.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 13.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 13.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 13.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 13.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 13.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 14.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 14.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 14.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Brentor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 13.0 miles south; the next are Saltash (13.3 miles south) and Ashburton (19.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 13.0 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 13.3 miles south |
| Ashburton | 2 | 19.1 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 24.0 miles south-east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 24.3 miles north |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 25.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Brentor
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), 15.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 15.3 miles south |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 13.3 miles south |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 14.7 miles south |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 19.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Brentor 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 | 12.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,690 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 31 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 841st closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tavistock College — 4.1 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — 13 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 13 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 19 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, 16 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 Brentor
The nearest practice to Brentor is Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, 13 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. 16 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (13.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (14.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Brentor list clear aligners, the nearest 13.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Brentor are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 13.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 13 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Brentor to Transit Way 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 340 to 680 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £305 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Brentor
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Orthodontist in Brentor: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Brentor? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Brentor itself or elsewhere in Devon.
Brentor in context
Brentor is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Brentor falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12.3% of Brentor's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,690 residents in the neighbourhood around Brentor, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Brentor has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Brentor are served by secondary schools including Tavistock College (4.1 miles). National deprivation data puts Brentor close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Brentor is about 13 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
What local practice data suggests in Brentor
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Brentor. The nearest recorded are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 13 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 13 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 19 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Quither, Lamerton, Marystow, Lewtrenchard, Mary Tavy, and Chillaton.
Facts about Brentor
The nearest other location we cover is Quither, around 2 km to the north-west.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Brentor
Many people in Brentor delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Brentor follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Brentor
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Brentor can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Brentor offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Brentor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Brentor
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Brentor, Devon alone. This page links onward to Quither, Lamerton, Marystow, Lewtrenchard, Mary Tavy, and Chillaton for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Brentor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Brentor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Brentor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Brentor is Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 13.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (13.2 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (13.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Brentor?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Brentor, 0 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 13.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Brentor?
The nearest practice to Brentor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 13.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (13.3 miles) and Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (13.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Brentor, 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 Brentor, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.