Orthodontic practices near Clawton
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Clawton; 3 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 15.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 15.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 18.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 18.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 23.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 23.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 24.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 24.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 24.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Clawton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 15.1 miles north-east; the next are Bideford (18.1 miles north) and Barnstaple (23.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 15.1 miles north-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 18.1 miles north |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 23.1 miles north-east |
| Saltash | 1 | 26.0 miles south |
| Plymouth | 13 | 26.1 miles south |
| South Molton | 1 | 27.7 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Clawton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington (4.9 from 238 reviews), 15.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 15.1 miles north-east |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) | 18.1 miles north |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 4.4 (38 reviews) | 18.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Clawton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torridge |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,851 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 19 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 918th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holsworthy Community College — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 551 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 15 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 18 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 23 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, 3 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 Clawton
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Clawton; the nearest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 15.1 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 3 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (18.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (27.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Clawton list clear aligners, the nearest 24.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Clawton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 15.1 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 Clawton to Torrington Dental Practice 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 390 to 790 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £175 to £355 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 240 to 390 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Clawton
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Orthodontist in Clawton: This page was put together for people in Clawton who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Clawton or another part of Devon.
Local treatment availability around Clawton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Clawton. The nearest we do hold are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 15 miles away; The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 18 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 23 miles away.
Area profile for Clawton
Clawton 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 15.1% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,851 residents in the neighbourhood around Clawton, 5.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Clawton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 15 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Clawton attend schools such as Holsworthy Community College (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Clawton sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Clawton is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 26 miles away.
Clawton at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Whimble, around 3 km to the north.
Keep exploring nearby
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Whimble, Lana, Chasty, Derriton, Holsworthy, and Hollacombe.
Orthodontic Treatments in Clawton
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Clawton can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
How to Choose in Clawton
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Clawton practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
The Orthodontic Journey in Clawton
Starting orthodontic treatment in Clawton 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Clawton
Provision in Clawton varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Clawton is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 15.1% of Clawton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Clawton, 5.8% of the 1,851 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Clawton 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. The closest secondary schools to Clawton are Holsworthy Community College (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Clawton among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Clawton is about 26 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Clawton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Clawton
This section helps connect Clawton, Devon to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can keep exploring with related pages for Whimble, Lana, Chasty, Derriton, Holsworthy, and Hollacombe.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Clawton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Clawton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clawton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clawton is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 15.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Quay Dental Practice (18.1 miles) and Queen Annes Dental Practice (18.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clawton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Clawton, 0 practices within 10 miles and 3 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 15.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clawton?
The nearest practice to Clawton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 15.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Queen Annes Dental Practice (18.1 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (23.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Clawton, Devon?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Clawton, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.