Orthodontic practices near Bridford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Bridford; 14 practices within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 7.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 7.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 7.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 7.1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 7.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 7.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 7.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 7.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 7.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bridford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 7.1 miles north-east; the next are Topsham (9.0 miles east) and Newton Abbot (10.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 7.1 miles north-east |
| Topsham | 2 | 9.0 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 10.1 miles south |
| Dawlish | 1 | 10.8 miles south-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 11.2 miles south |
| Exmouth | 2 | 11.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bridford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 10.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 10.1 miles south |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 14.1 miles south |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 10.1 miles south |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 7.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bridford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Teignbridge |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,507 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 72 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 489th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 26 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Exeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter — 7 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 9 miles Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening, Newton Abbot — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 32 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 Bridford
From Bridford the nearest practice is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 7.1 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. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 32.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (8.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Bridford list clear aligners, the nearest 7.1 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 Bridford are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 7.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bridford to Exeter Orthodontic Practice is roughly 15 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 180 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bridford
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Orthodontist in Bridford: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Bridford. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Devon, not just Bridford.
Bridford in context
By ONS classification, Bridford falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Bridford falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Bridford's under-16 share sits at 15.9%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Bridford, 7.2% of the 1,507 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Bridford; the nearest is about 7 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Bridford falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bridford is about 26 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Practice signals around Bridford
There is no orthodontist on our records in Bridford itself. The nearest we do hold are Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 7 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 9 miles away; and Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening in Newton Abbot, about 10 miles away.
Where Bridford sits locally
Heading north for around 2 km brings you to Dunsford, the closest linked location.
Keep exploring nearby
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Dunsford, Christow, Doddiscombsleigh, Hawkmoor Park, Hennock, and Teign Village may also help.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Bridford
Starting orthodontic treatment in Bridford can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Bridford
Every case in Bridford follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Bridford
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Bridford has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Bridford — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Bridford — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Bridford's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Bridford. Census figures show 15.9% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,507 residents in Bridford's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Bridford; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Bridford falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bridford is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 26 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bridford itself. The nearest recorded are Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 7 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 9 miles away; and Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening in Newton Abbot, about 10 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bridford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bridford
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Bridford, Devon alone. For a broader comparison, pages for Dunsford, Christow, Doddiscombsleigh, Hawkmoor Park, Hennock, and Teign Village follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bridford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bridford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bridford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bridford is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 7.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Life Dental & Wellbeing (7.1 miles) and Contemporary Dental (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bridford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bridford, 14 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Exeter, 7.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bridford?
The nearest practice to Bridford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 7.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (8.5 miles) and Devon Square Surgery (10.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bridford, Devon?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bridford, Devon?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.