Orthodontic practices near Chittlehampton
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Chittlehampton, 9 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, 4.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 5.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 5.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple | 6.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 6.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 7.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 7.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Chittlehampton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is South Molton, 4.9 miles east; the next are Barnstaple (5.7 miles north-west) and Great Torrington (9.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| South Molton | 1 | 4.9 miles east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 5.7 miles north-west |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 9.4 miles south-west |
| Bideford | 2 | 11.1 miles west |
| Exeter | 12 | 26.6 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 Chittlehampton
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), 5.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 5.8 miles north-west |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 9.4 miles south-west |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 4.9 miles east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 7.0 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Chittlehampton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North 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 |
| Population | 239 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,338 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% 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 | 15.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Devon | 334th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | South Molton Community College — 5.0 miles The Park Community School — 6.0 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 5 miles Litchdon Medical Centre, Barnstaple — 6 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 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 Chittlehampton
Chittlehampton is 4.9 miles from Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (11.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (28.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 6 of the practices around Chittlehampton list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 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 Chittlehampton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, 5.7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Chittlehampton
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Orthodontist in Chittlehampton: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Chittlehampton understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Chittlehampton or another part of Devon. Chittlehampton — a small village with a population of around 239 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Chittlehampton
Officially, Chittlehampton is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Chittlehampton. 15.1% of Chittlehampton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Chittlehampton, 6.8% of the 2,338 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Chittlehampton are South Molton Community College (5.0 miles) and The Park Community School (6.0 miles). Chittlehampton sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Practice signals around Chittlehampton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Chittlehampton itself. The nearest we do hold are Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 5 miles away; Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, about 6 miles away; and Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 9 miles away.
Local context for Chittlehampton
Around 239 people live in Chittlehampton, which is a small village within Devon. Just around 1 km north, East Stowford is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can also compare treatment pages for East Stowford, Warkleigh, Cobbaton, Heddon, Umberleigh, and Kerscott if you are weighing up more than one location.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Chittlehampton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Chittlehampton has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Chittlehampton — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Chittlehampton — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies Chittlehampton as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Chittlehampton falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 15.1% of Chittlehampton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,338 residents in the neighbourhood around Chittlehampton, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Chittlehampton are South Molton Community College (5.0 miles) and The Park Community School (6.0 miles). National deprivation data puts Chittlehampton close to the England median. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Chittlehampton. The nearest recorded are Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 5 miles away; Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, about 6 miles away; and Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 9 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Chittlehampton
Starting orthodontic treatment in Chittlehampton 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Chittlehampton
Every case in Chittlehampton follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Chittlehampton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Chittlehampton
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Chittlehampton, Devon within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as East Stowford, Warkleigh, Cobbaton, Heddon, Umberleigh, and Kerscott.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Chittlehampton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Chittlehampton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chittlehampton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chittlehampton is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 4.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Litchdon Medical Centre (5.7 miles) and St John's Dental Centre (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chittlehampton?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Chittlehampton, 9 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chittlehampton?
The nearest practice to Chittlehampton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, about 5.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Next Wave Dental (5.8 miles) and Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (7.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Chittlehampton, Devon?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Chittlehampton, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.