Orthodontic practices near Buckleigh
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Buckleigh, 10 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 1.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 1.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 1.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 6.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 6.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 7.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 8.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 9.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 9.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Buckleigh with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bideford, 1.6 miles south-east; the next are Great Torrington (6.8 miles south-east) and Barnstaple (6.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bideford | 2 | 1.6 miles south-east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 6.8 miles south-east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 6.9 miles east |
| South Molton | 1 | 17.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Buckleigh
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), 9.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 9.0 miles east |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 6.8 miles south-east |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 17.6 miles east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 7.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Buckleigh 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 11.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,287 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,000 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Devon | 88th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bideford College — 1.3 miles Atlantic Academy — 5.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,455 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford — 2 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 7 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 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 Buckleigh
Buckleigh is 1.6 miles from Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (1.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Buckleigh list clear aligners, the nearest 9 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 Buckleigh are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 1.6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Buckleigh
Devon12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Buckleigh
Orthodontist in Buckleigh: Before booking anything in Buckleigh, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Devon.
What official data says about Buckleigh
Buckleigh is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Buckleigh's under-16 share, 11.9%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,287 residents in the neighbourhood around Buckleigh, 3.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Buckleigh are served by secondary schools including Bideford College (1.3 miles) and Atlantic Academy (5.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Buckleigh's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England.
Useful local orthodontic context for Buckleigh
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Buckleigh. The nearest we do hold are Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 2 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 7 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 7 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Silford, Westward Ho!, Northam, Raleigh Estate, Abbotsham, and Handy Cross.
Where Buckleigh sits locally
Silford is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Buckleigh.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Buckleigh
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Buckleigh 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 Buckleigh
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Buckleigh. By ONS classification, Buckleigh falls under urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Buckleigh. Buckleigh's under-16 share, 11.9%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,287 residents in the neighbourhood around Buckleigh, 3.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Buckleigh are served by secondary schools including Bideford College (1.3 miles) and Atlantic Academy (5.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Buckleigh's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Buckleigh
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Buckleigh can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Buckleigh
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Buckleigh. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Buckleigh
If Buckleigh, Devon is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Other local pages worth browsing include Silford, Westward Ho!, Northam, Raleigh Estate, Abbotsham, and Handy Cross.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Buckleigh
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Buckleigh often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Buckleigh?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Buckleigh is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 1.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Quay Dental Practice (1.7 miles) and Torrington Dental Practice (6.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Buckleigh?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Buckleigh, 10 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Buckleigh?
The nearest practice to Buckleigh that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 1.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Torrington Dental Practice (6.8 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (6.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Buckleigh, 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 Buckleigh, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.