Orthodontic practices near Buckland Monachorum
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Buckland Monachorum; 14 practices within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 5.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 5.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 5.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 5.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 5.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 6.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 6.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 7.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 7.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Buckland Monachorum with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 5.5 miles south; the next are Saltash (6.2 miles south-west) and Ashburton (16.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 5.5 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 6.2 miles south-west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 16.5 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 19.9 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 23.2 miles east |
| Cockington | 1 | 24.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Buckland Monachorum
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth (5.0 from 106 reviews), 7.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 7.6 miles south |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 6.2 miles south-west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 7.3 miles south |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 16.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Buckland Monachorum 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 779 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,613 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 121 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 386th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tavistock College — 3.7 miles Notre Dame RC School — 4.7 miles Sir John Hunt Community Sports College — 5.1 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 6 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 6 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 17 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 Buckland Monachorum
From Buckland Monachorum the nearest practice is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 5.5 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 14 practices, and within 20 there are 17.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (6.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (6.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Buckland Monachorum list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Buckland Monachorum are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 5.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Buckland Monachorum to Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth is roughly 10 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 140 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Buckland Monachorum
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Orthodontist in Buckland Monachorum: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Buckland Monachorum often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Devon. Buckland Monachorum — a small village with a population of around 779 — is covered on this page specifically.
A quick look at Buckland Monachorum
With a population of roughly 779, Buckland Monachorum is a small village within Devon. The nearest other location we cover is Crapstone, around 1 km to the east.
Area profile for Buckland Monachorum
Buckland Monachorum is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Buckland Monachorum, 7.9% of the 1,613 residents are aged 10 to 15, above 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 Buckland Monachorum; the nearest is about 6 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Buckland Monachorum are Tavistock College (3.7 miles) and Notre Dame RC School (4.7 miles). Buckland Monachorum's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Buckland Monachorum is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 5 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Nearby location pages including Crapstone, Milton Combe, Bickham, Axtown, Grenofen, and Roborough Down can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
What local practice data suggests in Buckland Monachorum
There is no orthodontist on our records in Buckland Monachorum itself. The closest on record are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 6 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 6 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 16 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Buckland Monachorum
The orthodontic landscape in Buckland Monachorum offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Buckland Monachorum — Local Context
What's available in Buckland Monachorum depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Buckland Monachorum is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Buckland Monachorum falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.3% of Buckland Monachorum's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,613 residents in the neighbourhood around Buckland Monachorum, 7.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Buckland Monachorum; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Buckland Monachorum are served by secondary schools including Tavistock College (3.7 miles) and Notre Dame RC School (4.7 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Buckland Monachorum is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Buckland Monachorum is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 5 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Buckland Monachorum itself. The nearest recorded are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 6 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 6 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 16 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Buckland Monachorum
Many people in Buckland Monachorum delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Buckland Monachorum
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Buckland Monachorum follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Buckland Monachorum. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Buckland Monachorum
These local links are here for anyone comparing Buckland Monachorum, Devon against nearby alternatives. This page links onward to Crapstone, Milton Combe, Bickham, Axtown, Grenofen, and Roborough Down for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Buckland Monachorum
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Buckland Monachorum often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Buckland Monachorum?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Buckland Monachorum is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 5.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (5.5 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (5.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Buckland Monachorum?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Buckland Monachorum, 14 practices within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Buckland Monachorum?
The nearest practice to Buckland Monachorum that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 5.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (5.6 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Buckland Monachorum, 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 Buckland Monachorum, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.