Orthodontic practices near Buckerell
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Buckerell; 25 practices within 20. The closest is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 11.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 11.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 12.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
| Devon Teeth straightening ClinicTopsham | 12.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| The Whyte House Dental GroupTopsham | 12.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (409 reviews) |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 12.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Centre for Womens HealthExeter | 12.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (33 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 12.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 12.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 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 Buckerell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Budleigh Salterton, 11.6 miles south; the next are Exeter (12.1 miles south-west) and Topsham (12.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 11.6 miles south |
| Exeter | 12 | 12.1 miles south-west |
| Topsham | 2 | 12.4 miles south-west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 12.5 miles north |
| Exmouth | 2 | 14.4 miles south-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 15.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Buckerell
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 13.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 13.1 miles south-west |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 12.7 miles south-west |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 4.9 (825 reviews) | 14.4 miles south-west |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 13.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Buckerell 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,593 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 26.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 71 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 773rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Honiton Community College — 2.6 miles The King's School — 3.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 637 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ashbury Dental Care, Budleigh Salterton — 12 miles Inspired Dental Care, Exeter — 12 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 12 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, 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 Buckerell
The nearest practice to Buckerell is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 11.6 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. 25 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (12.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Buckerell list clear aligners, the nearest 11.6 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 Buckerell are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, 12.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Buckerell to Ashbury Dental Care 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 300 to 600 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £270 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Buckerell
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Orthodontist in Buckerell: People weighing up braces or aligners in Buckerell can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Devon.
Useful local orthodontic context for Buckerell
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Buckerell. The closest on record are Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 12 miles away; Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 12 miles away; and Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 12 miles away.
What official data says about Buckerell
Buckerell'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 Buckerell. Buckerell's under-16 share sits at 16.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Buckerell, 6.3% of the 2,593 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Buckerell usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Buckerell attend schools such as Honiton Community College (2.6 miles) and The King's School (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Buckerell close to the England median.
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Buckerell at a glance
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Buckerell
Starting orthodontic treatment in Buckerell 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Buckerell
There's no orthodontist on record in Buckerell itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 10 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Buckerell sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.6% of Buckerell's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,593 residents in the neighbourhood around Buckerell, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Buckerell; the nearest is about 12 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Buckerell are served by secondary schools including Honiton Community College (2.6 miles) and The King's School (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Buckerell sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Buckerell
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Buckerell 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Buckerell — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Buckerell directly, though mydentist (about 10 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. By ONS classification, Buckerell falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Buckerell falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.6% of Buckerell's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Buckerell, 6.3% of the 2,593 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Buckerell usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Buckerell attend schools such as Honiton Community College (2.6 miles) and The King's School (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Buckerell sits close to the England average for deprivation. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Buckerell. The nearest we do hold are Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 12 miles away; Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 12 miles away; and Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 12 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Buckerell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Buckerell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Buckerell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Buckerell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Buckerell is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 11.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Inspired Dental Care (12.1 miles) and Devon Teeth straightening Clinic (12.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Buckerell?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Buckerell, 0 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Budleigh Salterton, 11.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Buckerell?
The nearest practice to Buckerell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 12.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Wellington Dental Practice (12.5 miles) and Exeter Orthodontic Practice (13.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Buckerell, Devon?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Buckerell, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.