Orthodontic practices near Cheriton Fitzpaine
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Cheriton Fitzpaine; 9 practices within 10 and 20 practices within 20. The closest is Contemporary Dental in Exeter, 8.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 8.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 8.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 8.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 8.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 8.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 9.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 9.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 9.0 miles south-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 Fitzpaine with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 8.4 miles south-east; the next are Topsham (12.4 miles south-east) and South Molton (15.6 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 8.4 miles south-east |
| Topsham | 2 | 12.4 miles south-east |
| South Molton | 1 | 15.6 miles north-west |
| Exmouth | 2 | 17.5 miles south-east |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 18.9 miles south-east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 18.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cheriton Fitzpaine
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 8.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 8.6 miles south-east |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 10.8 miles south-east |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 4.9 (825 reviews) | 17.8 miles south-east |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 8.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cheriton Fitzpaine 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 | 556 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,734 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 34 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 568th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth's — 4.1 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Contemporary Dental, Exeter — 8 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 12 miles Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 16 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 | 9 within 10 miles, 20 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 Fitzpaine
From Cheriton Fitzpaine the nearest practice is Contemporary Dental in Exeter, 8.4 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 20.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (10.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Cheriton Fitzpaine list clear aligners, the nearest 8.4 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 Fitzpaine are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 8.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cheriton Fitzpaine to Contemporary Dental 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 220 to 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cheriton Fitzpaine
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Orthodontist in Cheriton Fitzpaine: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Cheriton Fitzpaine understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Cheriton Fitzpaine itself or elsewhere in Devon. Cheriton Fitzpaine — a small village with a population of around 556 — is covered on this page specifically.
A quick look at Cheriton Fitzpaine
Cheriton Fitzpaine has a population of around 556, making it a small village within Devon. The nearest other location we cover is Stockleigh Pomeroy, around 2 km to the south.
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Nearby location pages including Stockleigh Pomeroy, Stockleigh English, Shobrooke, Lower Creedy, Uppincott, and West Raddon can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
The local picture in Cheriton Fitzpaine
Cheriton Fitzpaine is classified 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 Fitzpaine. Census data puts 17.8% of Cheriton Fitzpaine's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.2% of the 1,734 residents in Cheriton Fitzpaine's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Cheriton Fitzpaine; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Cheriton Fitzpaine are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth's (4.1 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Cheriton Fitzpaine is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cheriton Fitzpaine is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 36 miles away.
What we know about practices near Cheriton Fitzpaine
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cheriton Fitzpaine itself. The nearest recorded are Contemporary Dental in Exeter, about 8 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 12 miles away; and Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 16 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Cheriton Fitzpaine
Many people in Cheriton Fitzpaine delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cheriton Fitzpaine
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Cheriton Fitzpaine — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Cheriton Fitzpaine is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Cheriton Fitzpaine's under-16 share sits at 17.8%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,734 residents in the neighbourhood around Cheriton Fitzpaine, 8.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Cheriton Fitzpaine has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 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 Fitzpaine attend schools such as Queen Elizabeth's (4.1 miles). National deprivation data puts Cheriton Fitzpaine close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cheriton Fitzpaine is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 36 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Cheriton Fitzpaine Explained
Patients in Cheriton Fitzpaine have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Cheriton Fitzpaine
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cheriton Fitzpaine. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cheriton Fitzpaine
These links help widen your research beyond Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon if you're open to travelling a little further. If you're still deciding, related pages for Stockleigh Pomeroy, Stockleigh English, Shobrooke, Lower Creedy, Uppincott, and West Raddon may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cheriton Fitzpaine
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cheriton Fitzpaine often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cheriton Fitzpaine?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cheriton Fitzpaine is Contemporary Dental in Exeter, about 8.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Exeter Orthodontic Practice (8.5 miles) and Exeter Advanced Dentistry (8.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cheriton Fitzpaine?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cheriton Fitzpaine, 9 practices within 10 miles and 20 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Exeter, 8.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cheriton Fitzpaine?
The nearest practice to Cheriton Fitzpaine that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 8.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (10.4 miles) and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (17.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.