Orthodontic practices near Broadsands
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Broadsands, 14 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic in Paignton, 2.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 2.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 2.6 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 3.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| AirlocumDartmouth | 3.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (92 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 4.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| Parkhill DentalTorquay | 4.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (306 reviews) |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (534 reviews) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINICTorquay | 5.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Broadsands with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Paignton, 2.6 miles north; the next are Torquay (2.6 miles north) and Dartmouth (3.6 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Paignton | 2 | 2.6 miles north |
| Torquay | 4 | 2.6 miles north |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 3.6 miles south |
| Cockington | 1 | 5.4 miles north |
| Totnes | 2 | 6.0 miles west |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 9.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Broadsands
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is South Devon Dental in Torquay (5.0 from 820 reviews), 2.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 2.6 miles north |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 9.3 miles north |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 5.4 miles north |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 9.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Broadsands at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torbay |
| 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 7.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,354 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.3% aged 16 to 24 and 13.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 468 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Torbay | 25th closest to an orthodontic practice of 28 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.6 miles away, closer than 61% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.2% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Torbay |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy — 0.5 miles Brixham College — 2.0 miles Paignton Academy — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,642 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 45 schools, 19,593 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic, Paignton — 3 miles South Devon Dental, Torquay — 3 miles Airlocum, Dartmouth — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 22 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 1 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 Broadsands
Broadsands is 2.6 miles from GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic in Paignton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Expert Smile (3.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Broadsands list clear aligners, the nearest 2.6 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 Broadsands are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 25 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Broadsands
Borough of Torbay12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Broadsands
Orthodontist in Broadsands: People weighing up braces or aligners in Broadsands can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Borough of Torbay.
A quick look at Broadsands
Just around 1 km south, Churston Ferrers is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What we know about practices near Broadsands
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Broadsands itself. The nearest we do hold are GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic in Paignton, about 3 miles away; South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 3 miles away; and Airlocum in Dartmouth, about 4 miles away.
More local pages to browse
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Churston Ferrers, Goodrington, Galmpton, Brixham, Higher Brixham, and Sandquay.
Broadsands in context
Broadsands — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 7.6% of residents under 16, Broadsands skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,354 residents in the neighbourhood around Broadsands, 4.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Borough of Torbay. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Broadsands has more choice than 64% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Broadsands attend schools such as Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy (0.5 miles) and Brixham College (2.0 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Broadsands's Local Authority area covers 45 schools and 19,593 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Broadsands among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Broadsands is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 25 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Broadsands
Starting orthodontic treatment in Broadsands can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Broadsands runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Broadsands
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Broadsands has the full spectrum of options. 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 Broadsands — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Broadsands itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Broadsands — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 7.6% of Broadsands's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.2% of the 1,354 residents in Broadsands's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Borough of Torbay. Broadsands has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Broadsands attend schools such as Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy (0.5 miles) and Brixham College (2.0 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Broadsands's Local Authority area covers 45 schools and 19,593 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Broadsands sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Broadsands is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 25 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Broadsands. The nearest recorded are GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic in Paignton, about 3 miles away; South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 3 miles away; and Airlocum in Dartmouth, about 4 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Broadsands. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Broadsands
This part of the page places Broadsands, Borough of Torbay in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering Churston Ferrers, Goodrington, Galmpton, Brixham, Higher Brixham, and Sandquay may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Broadsands
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Broadsands often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Broadsands?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Broadsands is GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic in Paignton, about 2.6 miles to the north. The next closest are South Devon Dental (2.6 miles) and Expert Smile (3.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Broadsands?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Broadsands, 14 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Broadsands?
The nearest practice to Broadsands that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 4.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Ocean Orthodontic Clinic (5.4 miles) and OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (5.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Broadsands, Borough of Torbay?
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 Broadsands, Borough of Torbay?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.