Orthodontic practices near Cheriton Bishop
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Cheriton Bishop; 8 practices within 10 and 27 practices within 20. The closest is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 8.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 8.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 8.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 9.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 9.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 9.3 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 9.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 9.9 miles east | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 9.9 miles east | – | – | – | 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 Cheriton Bishop with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 8.9 miles east; the next are Topsham (12.2 miles east) and Ashburton (14.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 8.9 miles east |
| Topsham | 2 | 12.2 miles east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 14.0 miles south |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 14.4 miles south-east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 15.3 miles south-east |
| Exmouth | 2 | 15.8 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cheriton Bishop
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 14.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 14.4 miles south-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 18.4 miles south-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 14.4 miles south-east |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 9.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cheriton Bishop at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mid 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 | 652 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,275 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 24.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 36 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 612th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth's — 5.9 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Exeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter — 9 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 12 miles Devon Dental Centre of Excellence, Ashburton — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 27 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 Cheriton Bishop
From Cheriton Bishop the nearest practice is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 8.9 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 27.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (11.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Cheriton Bishop list clear aligners, the nearest 8.9 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 Cheriton Bishop are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 8.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cheriton Bishop to Exeter Orthodontic Practice is roughly 20 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cheriton Bishop
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Orthodontist in Cheriton Bishop: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Cheriton Bishop keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It connects local orthodontic research in Cheriton Bishop with the wider Devon area. Cheriton Bishop — a small village with a population of around 652 — is covered on this page specifically.
Cheriton Bishop in numbers
Cheriton Bishop has a population of around 652, making it a small village within Devon. Crockernwell is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km west of Cheriton Bishop.
What we know about practices near Cheriton Bishop
There is no orthodontist on our records in Cheriton Bishop itself. The nearest recorded are Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 9 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 12 miles away; and Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 14 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can continue browsing related location pages including Crockernwell, Woodland Head, Doccombe, Drewsteignton, Hittisleigh, and Tedburn Saint Mary if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
The local picture in Cheriton Bishop
ONS classifies Cheriton Bishop as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Cheriton Bishop. 16.4% of Cheriton Bishop's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,275 residents in Cheriton Bishop's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Cheriton Bishop has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Cheriton Bishop attend schools such as Queen Elizabeth's (5.9 miles). National deprivation data puts Cheriton Bishop close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cheriton Bishop is about 26 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Cheriton Bishop
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Cheriton Bishop helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cheriton Bishop
What's available in Cheriton Bishop depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Cheriton Bishop'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 Cheriton Bishop. 16.4% of Cheriton Bishop's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,275 residents in Cheriton Bishop's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Cheriton Bishop has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Cheriton Bishop are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth's (5.9 miles). National deprivation data puts Cheriton Bishop close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cheriton Bishop is about 26 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Cheriton Bishop
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Cheriton Bishop can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Cheriton Bishop — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Cheriton Bishop vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Cheriton Bishop is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.4% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,275 residents in the neighbourhood around Cheriton Bishop, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Cheriton Bishop has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Cheriton Bishop are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth's (5.9 miles). Cheriton Bishop's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Cheriton Bishop is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cheriton Bishop. The nearest we do hold are Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 9 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 12 miles away; and Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 14 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cheriton Bishop. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cheriton Bishop
This section helps connect Cheriton Bishop, Devon to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. This page links onward to Crockernwell, Woodland Head, Doccombe, Drewsteignton, Hittisleigh, and Tedburn Saint Mary for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cheriton Bishop
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cheriton Bishop often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cheriton Bishop?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cheriton Bishop is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 8.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Contemporary Dental (8.9 miles) and Life Dental & Wellbeing (9.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cheriton Bishop?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cheriton Bishop, 8 practices within 10 miles and 27 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Exeter, 8.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cheriton Bishop?
The nearest practice to Cheriton Bishop that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 8.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (11.1 miles) and Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (14.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cheriton Bishop, Devon?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cheriton Bishop, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.