Orthodontic practices near Broadwoodkelly
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Broadwoodkelly; 11 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 11.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 11.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 13.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 16.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 16.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 16.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 16.4 miles north | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 16.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 16.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 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 Broadwoodkelly with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 11.2 miles north-west; the next are South Molton (13.2 miles north-east) and Barnstaple (16.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 11.2 miles north-west |
| South Molton | 1 | 13.2 miles north-east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 16.3 miles north |
| Bideford | 2 | 16.3 miles north-west |
| Exeter | 12 | 20.1 miles south-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 24.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Broadwoodkelly
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), 16.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 16.3 miles north |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 11.2 miles north-west |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 13.2 miles north-east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 16.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Broadwoodkelly 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 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,874 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 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 | 755th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 30 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 11 miles Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 13 miles Litchdon Medical Centre, Barnstaple — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 11 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 Broadwoodkelly
The nearest practice to Broadwoodkelly is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 11.2 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. 11 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (16.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (22.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 9 of the practices around Broadwoodkelly list clear aligners, the nearest 16.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Broadwoodkelly are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 11.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Broadwoodkelly to Torrington Dental Practice is roughly 25 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 290 to 580 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £260 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Broadwoodkelly
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Broadwoodkelly, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Devon.
What official data says about Broadwoodkelly
Broadwoodkelly's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Broadwoodkelly falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Broadwoodkelly has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.2% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 1,874 residents in Broadwoodkelly's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Broadwoodkelly usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Broadwoodkelly sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Broadwoodkelly is about 30 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
More local pages to browse
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Ingleigh Green, Winkleigh, Honeychurch, Bondleigh, Exbourne, and Hollocombe.
What local practice data suggests in Broadwoodkelly
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Broadwoodkelly. The nearest we do hold are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 11 miles away; Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 13 miles away; and Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, about 16 miles away.
Broadwoodkelly in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Ingleigh Green, around 2 km to the north-west.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Broadwoodkelly
Many people in Broadwoodkelly delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Broadwoodkelly
Treatment in Broadwoodkelly runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Broadwoodkelly
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Treatment Options in Broadwoodkelly — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Broadwoodkelly vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. ONS classifies Broadwoodkelly as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Broadwoodkelly sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Broadwoodkelly's under-16 share, 13.2%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,874 residents in the neighbourhood around Broadwoodkelly, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Broadwoodkelly usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. National deprivation data puts Broadwoodkelly close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Broadwoodkelly is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 30 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Broadwoodkelly. The nearest we do hold are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 11 miles away; Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 13 miles away; and Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, about 16 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 Broadwoodkelly. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Broadwoodkelly
This section helps connect Broadwoodkelly, Devon to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Other local pages worth browsing include Ingleigh Green, Winkleigh, Honeychurch, Bondleigh, Exbourne, and Hollocombe.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Broadwoodkelly
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Broadwoodkelly often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Broadwoodkelly?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Broadwoodkelly is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 11.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Whitehall Dental Practice (13.2 miles) and Litchdon Medical Centre (16.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Broadwoodkelly?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Broadwoodkelly, 0 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 11.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Broadwoodkelly?
The nearest practice to Broadwoodkelly that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 11.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Litchdon Medical Centre (16.3 miles) and Next Wave Dental (16.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Broadwoodkelly, 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 Broadwoodkelly, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.