Orthodontic practices near Clovelly
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Clovelly; 2 practices within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 8.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 8.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 8.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 11.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 14.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 14.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 15.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 16.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 16.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Clovelly with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bideford, 8.4 miles east; the next are Great Torrington (11.6 miles east) and Barnstaple (14.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bideford | 2 | 8.4 miles east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 11.6 miles east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 14.2 miles east |
| South Molton | 1 | 24.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Clovelly
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), 16.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 16.3 miles east |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 11.6 miles east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 14.9 miles east |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) | 8.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Clovelly 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,630 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 25.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 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 | 568th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Atlantic Academy — 3.2 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford — 8 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 12 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 14 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 10 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 Clovelly
From Clovelly the nearest practice is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 8.4 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 10.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (8.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Clovelly list clear aligners, the nearest 16.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Clovelly are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 8.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Clovelly to Queen Annes Dental Practice 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 220 to 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Clovelly
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Orthodontist in Clovelly: Before booking anything in Clovelly, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Devon, not just Clovelly.
About Clovelly
The nearest other location we cover is Brownsham, around 3 km to the west.
Clovelly in context
ONS classifies Clovelly as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Clovelly sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.2% of residents under 16, Clovelly skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Clovelly, 5.5% of the 1,630 residents are aged 10 to 15, below 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 Clovelly; the nearest is about 8 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Clovelly attend schools such as Atlantic Academy (3.2 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Clovelly is roughly mid-table for England.
Keep exploring nearby
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Brownsham, Woolfardisworthy, Natcott, Buck's Cross, Buck's Mills, and Alminstone Cross.
Useful local orthodontic context for Clovelly
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Clovelly itself. The nearest we do hold are Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 8 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 12 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 14 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Clovelly Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Clovelly offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Clovelly
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Clovelly
Many people in Clovelly delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Clovelly
Treatment in Clovelly runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Clovelly. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Clovelly
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Clovelly, Devon alone. You can keep exploring with related pages for Brownsham, Woolfardisworthy, Natcott, Buck's Cross, Buck's Mills, and Alminstone Cross.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Clovelly
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Clovelly often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clovelly?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clovelly is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 8.4 miles to the east. The next closest are The Quay Dental Practice (8.6 miles) and Torrington Dental Practice (11.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clovelly?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Clovelly, 2 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bideford, 8.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clovelly?
The nearest practice to Clovelly that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 8.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Torrington Dental Practice (11.6 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (14.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Clovelly, 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 Clovelly, Devon?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.