Orthodontic practices near Broadhembury
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Broadhembury; 1 practice within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 10.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 10.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 12.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 13.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 13.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
| Centre for Womens HealthExeter | 13.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (33 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 13.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 13.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 13.4 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Broadhembury with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Langford Budville, 10.0 miles north; the next are Exeter (12.7 miles south-west) and Topsham (13.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Langford Budville | 1 | 10.0 miles north |
| Exeter | 12 | 12.7 miles south-west |
| Topsham | 2 | 13.5 miles south-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 13.7 miles north-east |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 14.1 miles south |
| Henlade | 1 | 15.2 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 Broadhembury
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 13.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 13.3 miles south-west |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 13.4 miles south-west |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 4.9 (825 reviews) | 16.4 miles south |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 13.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Broadhembury at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East 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 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,238 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 47 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 681st closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Honiton Community College — 4.7 miles Cullompton Community College — 5.0 miles Uffculme School — 5.2 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Wellington Dental Practice, Langford Budville — 10 miles Inspired Dental Care, Exeter — 13 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 25 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 10 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 Broadhembury
From Broadhembury the nearest practice is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 10 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 25.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (12.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Broadhembury list clear aligners, the nearest 10 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 Broadhembury are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 10 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Broadhembury to Wellington Dental Practice is roughly 20 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 260 to 520 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £235 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 260 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Broadhembury
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Orthodontist in Broadhembury: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Broadhembury keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Devon.
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You can continue browsing related location pages including Kerswell, Saint Hill, Hollis Green, Payhembury, Dulford, and Higher Cheriton if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
What official data says about Broadhembury
Broadhembury's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Broadhembury falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 15.6% of Broadhembury's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,238 residents in the neighbourhood around Broadhembury, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Broadhembury usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Broadhembury are Honiton Community College (4.7 miles) and Cullompton Community College (5.0 miles). Broadhembury's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Broadhembury at a glance
Kerswell is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-west of Broadhembury.
Local orthodontic signals in Broadhembury
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Broadhembury itself. The closest on record are Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 10 miles away; Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 13 miles away; and Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 14 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Broadhembury Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Broadhembury 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. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
How to Choose in Broadhembury
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Broadhembury practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
The Orthodontic Journey in Broadhembury
Many people in Broadhembury delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Broadhembury — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Broadhembury. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Broadhembury
This section helps connect Broadhembury, Devon to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can also browse nearby location pages including Kerswell, Saint Hill, Hollis Green, Payhembury, Dulford, and Higher Cheriton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Broadhembury
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Broadhembury often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Broadhembury?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Broadhembury is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 10.0 miles to the north. The next closest are Inspired Dental Care (12.7 miles) and Exeter NHS Dental Access Centre (13.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Broadhembury?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Broadhembury, 1 practice within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Langford Budville, 10.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Broadhembury?
The nearest practice to Broadhembury that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 10.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (12.7 miles) and Exeter Orthodontic Practice (13.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Broadhembury, 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 Broadhembury, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.