Orthodontic practices near Christow
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Christow; 18 practices within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 7.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 7.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 7.3 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 7.3 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 7.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 7.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 7.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 7.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
| Dental 397Exeter | 7.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (166 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Christow with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 7.3 miles north-east; the next are Topsham (8.4 miles east) and Newton Abbot (8.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 7.3 miles north-east |
| Topsham | 2 | 8.4 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 8.5 miles south |
| Dawlish | 1 | 9.3 miles south-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 10.2 miles south-west |
| Exmouth | 2 | 10.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Christow
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 8.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 8.5 miles south |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 12.5 miles south |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 8.6 miles south |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 7.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Christow at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Teignbridge |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 820 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,507 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 | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 72 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 509th 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 |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Exeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter — 7 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 8 miles Devon Square Surgery, Newton Abbot — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 32 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 Christow
The nearest practice to Christow is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 7.3 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 18 practices, and within 20 there are 32.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (8.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Christow list clear aligners, the nearest 7.3 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 Christow are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 7.3 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 Christow to Exeter Orthodontic Practice is roughly 15 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Christow
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Orthodontist in Christow: People weighing up braces or aligners in Christow can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Christow itself or elsewhere in Devon. Christow — a small village with a population of around 820 — is covered on this page specifically.
Christow in numbers
Christow is home to around 820 people, classing it as a small village within Devon. Bridford is the closest neighbouring location page, around 3 km north-west of Christow.
Keep exploring nearby
Pages for Bridford, Hennock, Teign Village, Doddiscombsleigh, Trusham, and Dunsford follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Christow in context
Christow's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Christow falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Christow's under-16 share sits at 15.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,507 residents in the neighbourhood around Christow, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Christow has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. By national deprivation ranking, Christow sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Christow is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 26 miles away.
Useful local orthodontic context for Christow
There is no orthodontist on our records in Christow itself. The nearest we do hold are Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 7 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 8 miles away; and Devon Square Surgery in Newton Abbot, about 8 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Christow
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Christow can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Christow — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Christow vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Christow — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15.9% of Christow'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 1,507 residents in Christow's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Christow has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Christow falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Christow is about 26 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Christow itself. The closest on record are Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 7 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 8 miles away; and Devon Square Surgery in Newton Abbot, about 8 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Christow
Many people in Christow delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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 Christow
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Christow. Christow is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Christow's under-16 share sits at 15.9%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Christow, 7.2% of the 1,507 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Christow; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. National deprivation data ranks Christow among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Christow is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 26 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 Christow. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Christow
These links help widen your research beyond Christow, Devon if you're open to travelling a little further. Nearby pages covering Bridford, Hennock, Teign Village, Doddiscombsleigh, Trusham, and Dunsford may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Christow
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Christow often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Christow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Christow is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 7.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Life Dental & Wellbeing (7.3 miles) and Contemporary Dental (7.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Christow?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Christow, 18 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Exeter, 7.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Christow?
The nearest practice to Christow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 7.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (8.3 miles) and Devon Square Surgery (8.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Christow, Devon?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Christow, Devon?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.