Orthodontic practices near Chillaton
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Chillaton; 14 practices within 20. The closest is Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, 14.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 14.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 14.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 15.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 15.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 15.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 16.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 16.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 16.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Chillaton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 14.7 miles south; the next are Saltash (14.8 miles south) and Ashburton (21.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 14.7 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 14.8 miles south |
| Ashburton | 2 | 21.6 miles east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 23.1 miles north |
| Totnes | 2 | 26.6 miles south-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 27.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Chillaton
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), 17.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 17.0 miles south |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 14.8 miles south |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 16.2 miles south |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (273 reviews) | 15.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Chillaton 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,718 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 907th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 15 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — 15 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 15 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 22 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 14 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 Chillaton
The nearest practice to Chillaton is Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, 14.7 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. 14 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (14.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (16.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Chillaton list clear aligners, the nearest 14.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Chillaton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 14.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 15 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Chillaton to Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 35 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 380 to 760 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £170 to £340 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 230 to 380 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Chillaton
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Orthodontist in Chillaton: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Chillaton, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Chillaton itself or elsewhere in Devon.
Practice data for Chillaton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Chillaton itself. The nearest recorded are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 15 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 15 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 22 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
Nearby location pages including Marystow, Dippertown, Quither, Stowford, Meadwell, and Portgate can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
The local picture in Chillaton
Chillaton's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Chillaton sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Chillaton's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,718 residents in the neighbourhood around Chillaton, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Chillaton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 15 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Chillaton sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Chillaton is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 15 miles away.
Chillaton in numbers
Just under 1 km east, Marystow is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Chillaton
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Chillaton
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The Orthodontic Journey in Chillaton
Starting orthodontic treatment in Chillaton 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Chillaton
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Chillaton. Chillaton is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,718 residents in Chillaton's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Chillaton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 15 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). By national deprivation ranking, Chillaton is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Chillaton is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Chillaton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Chillaton
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Chillaton, Devon within a broader nearby area. If you're still deciding, related pages for Marystow, Dippertown, Quither, Stowford, Meadwell, and Portgate may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Chillaton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Chillaton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chillaton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chillaton is Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 14.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (14.8 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (15.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chillaton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Chillaton, 0 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 14.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chillaton?
The nearest practice to Chillaton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 14.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (15.0 miles) and Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (15.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Chillaton, 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 Chillaton, Devon?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.