Orthodontic practices near Coldridge
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Coldridge; 23 practices within 20. The closest is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, 11.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 11.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 14.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 16.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 16.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 16.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 16.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 16.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 16.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Coldridge with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is South Molton, 11.4 miles north; the next are Great Torrington (14.7 miles north-west) and Exeter (16.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| South Molton | 1 | 11.4 miles north |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 14.7 miles north-west |
| Exeter | 12 | 16.1 miles south-east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 17.3 miles north-west |
| Bideford | 2 | 19.3 miles north-west |
| Topsham | 2 | 20.3 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 Coldridge
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 16.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 16.5 miles south-east |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 18.6 miles south-east |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 17.4 miles north-west |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 16.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Coldridge at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mid 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 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,660 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 22% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 760th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chulmleigh Community College — 4.6 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 11 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 15 miles Exeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 23 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 Coldridge
The nearest practice to Coldridge is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, 11.4 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. 23 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (18.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 9 of the practices around Coldridge list clear aligners, the nearest 16.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Coldridge are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 14.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Coldridge to Whitehall Dental Practice is roughly 25 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 300 to 590 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £265 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Coldridge
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Orthodontist in Coldridge: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Coldridge understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Devon.
The local picture in Coldridge
Coldridge — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 14.6% of Coldridge's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Coldridge, 7.1% of the 1,660 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Coldridge usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Coldridge attend schools such as Chulmleigh Community College (4.6 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Coldridge is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Coldridge is about 32 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Practice signals around Coldridge
There is no orthodontist on our records in Coldridge itself. The closest on record are Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 11 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 15 miles away; and Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 16 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Chenson, East Leigh, Leigh Cross, Nymet Rowland, Kelland Court, and Lapford may also help.
Coldridge in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Nymet Rowland, around 2 km to the north-east.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Coldridge
Orthodontic treatment in Coldridge is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Coldridge
What's available in Coldridge depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Coldridge is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Coldridge. Census figures show 14.6% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,660 residents in Coldridge's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Coldridge; the nearest is about 11 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Coldridge are Chulmleigh Community College (4.6 miles). Coldridge's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Coldridge is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 32 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Coldridge Explained
Patients in Coldridge have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Coldridge offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Coldridge. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Coldridge
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Coldridge, Devon. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Chenson, East Leigh, Leigh Cross, Nymet Rowland, Kelland Court, and Lapford.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Coldridge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Coldridge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Coldridge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Coldridge is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 11.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Torrington Dental Practice (14.7 miles) and Exeter Orthodontic Practice (16.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Coldridge?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Coldridge, 0 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in South Molton, 11.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Coldridge?
The nearest practice to Coldridge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 14.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Exeter Orthodontic Practice (16.1 miles) and Litchdon Medical Centre (17.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Coldridge, 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 Coldridge, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.