Orthodontic practices near Buck's Cross
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Buck's Cross; 3 practices within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 6.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 6.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 6.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 9.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 12.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 13.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 14.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 14.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 14.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Buck's Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bideford, 6.7 miles north-east; the next are Great Torrington (9.1 miles east) and Barnstaple (12.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bideford | 2 | 6.7 miles north-east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 9.1 miles east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 12.7 miles north-east |
| South Molton | 1 | 22.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Buck's Cross
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), 14.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 14.7 miles north-east |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 9.1 miles east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 13.5 miles north-east |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) | 6.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Buck's Cross at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torridge |
| 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 | 1,630 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 25.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 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 | 461st closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Atlantic Academy — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 242 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford — 7 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 9 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 13 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 | 3 within 10 miles, 10 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 Buck's Cross
From Buck's Cross the nearest practice is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 6.7 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 10.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (6.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Buck's Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 14.7 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 Buck's Cross are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 6.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Buck's Cross to Queen Annes Dental 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 170 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Buck's Cross
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Orthodontist in Buck's Cross: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Buck's Cross often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Buck's Cross itself or elsewhere in Devon.
Buck's Cross in context
Buck's Cross's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Buck's Cross falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Buck's Cross 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 5.5% of the 1,630 residents in Buck's Cross's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Buck's Cross; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Buck's Cross attend schools such as Atlantic Academy (0.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Buck's Cross is roughly mid-table for England.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Buck's Mills, Alminstone Cross, Parkham Ash, Woolfardisworthy, Ashmansworthy, and Horns Cross.
Useful local orthodontic context for Buck's Cross
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Buck's Cross. The nearest we do hold are Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 7 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 9 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 13 miles away.
Local snapshot of Buck's Cross
Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Buck's Mills, the closest linked location.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Buck's Cross
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Buck's Cross helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Buck's Cross
Orthodontic practices in and around Buck's Cross vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Buck's Cross — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Buck's Cross's under-16 share, 13.2%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Buck's Cross, 5.5% of the 1,630 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Buck's Cross has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Buck's Cross attend schools such as Atlantic Academy (0.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Buck's Cross close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Buck's Cross
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Buck's Cross can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Buck's Cross — Local Context
What's available in Buck's Cross depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. ONS classifies Buck's Cross as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.2% of Buck's Cross's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Buck's Cross, 5.5% of the 1,630 residents are aged 10 to 15, below 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 Buck's Cross; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Buck's Cross are served by secondary schools including Atlantic Academy (0.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Buck's Cross's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. There is no orthodontist on our records in Buck's Cross itself. The nearest we do hold are Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 7 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 9 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 13 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 Buck's Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Buck's Cross
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Buck's Cross, Devon with surrounding locations. You can keep exploring with related pages for Buck's Mills, Alminstone Cross, Parkham Ash, Woolfardisworthy, Ashmansworthy, and Horns Cross.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Buck's Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Buck's Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Buck's Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Buck's Cross is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 6.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Quay Dental Practice (6.8 miles) and Torrington Dental Practice (9.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Buck's Cross?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Buck's Cross, 3 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bideford, 6.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Buck's Cross?
The nearest practice to Buck's Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 6.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Torrington Dental Practice (9.1 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (12.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Buck's Cross, Devon?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Buck's Cross, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.