Orthodontic practices near Cheston
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Cheston; 4 practices within 10 and 30 practices within 20. The closest is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 7.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 7.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 8.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 8.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 8.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 11.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 11.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 12.0 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 12.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cheston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Totnes, 7.9 miles east; the next are Ashburton (8.6 miles north-east) and Plymouth (11.4 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Totnes | 2 | 7.9 miles east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 8.6 miles north-east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 11.4 miles west |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 12.3 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 12.9 miles east |
| Paignton | 2 | 13.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cheston
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is South Devon Dental in Torquay (5.0 from 820 reviews), 12.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 12.9 miles east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 14.0 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 13.7 miles east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 13.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cheston at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Hams |
| 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 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,454 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 29.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 70 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 | 538th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ivybridge Community College — 2.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 2,262 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes — 8 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 9 miles Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 11 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 30 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 3 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 Cheston
The nearest practice to Cheston is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 7.9 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. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 30.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clark House Dental (12.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (12 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Cheston list clear aligners, the nearest 7.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cheston are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 7.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 11 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cheston to Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses 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 210 to 410 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cheston
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Orthodontist in Cheston: This page was put together for people in Cheston who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Devon.
Practice data for Cheston
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cheston itself. The nearest recorded are Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 8 miles away; Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 9 miles away; and Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 11 miles away.
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Cheston in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Cheston sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 18.1% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Cheston, 6.6% of the 2,454 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 Cheston usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Cheston are served by secondary schools including Ivybridge Community College (2.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Cheston is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cheston is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 11 miles away.
About Cheston
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Wrangaton, the closest linked location.
Orthodontic Treatments in Cheston
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Cheston can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Cheston
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The Orthodontic Journey in Cheston
Starting orthodontic treatment in Cheston 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cheston
There's no orthodontist on record in Cheston itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 3 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Cheston is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Cheston falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Cheston's under-16 share sits at 18.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Cheston, 6.6% of the 2,454 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Cheston 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 Cheston attend schools such as Ivybridge Community College (2.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Cheston sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cheston is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 11 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cheston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cheston
If Cheston, Devon is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. If you're still deciding, related pages for Wrangaton, Moorhaven Village, Ugborough, Bittaford, Aish, and Didworthy may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cheston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cheston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cheston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cheston is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 7.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (8.1 miles) and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic (8.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cheston?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cheston, 4 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Totnes, 7.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cheston?
The nearest practice to Cheston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 7.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (8.1 miles) and Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (8.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cheston, Devon?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cheston, Devon?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.