Orthodontic practices near Cole's Cross
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Cole's Cross; 4 practices within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 6.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 6.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| AirlocumDartmouth | 6.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (92 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 8.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 8.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 10.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 11.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 11.9 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 13.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (534 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cole's Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dartmouth, 6.1 miles north-east; the next are Totnes (8.5 miles north) and Torquay (10.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 2 | 6.1 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 8.5 miles north |
| Torquay | 4 | 10.9 miles north-east |
| Paignton | 2 | 11.1 miles north-east |
| Cockington | 1 | 13.3 miles north-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 14.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cole's Cross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is South Devon Dental in Torquay (5.0 from 820 reviews), 10.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 10.9 miles north-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 16.1 miles north |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 13.3 miles north-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 16.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cole's Cross at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Hams |
| 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 | 20.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,771 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 27.4% 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 | 50 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 419th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsbridge Academy — 3.4 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic, Dartmouth — 6 miles Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic, Totnes — 8 miles South Devon Dental, Torquay — 11 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 26 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 Cole's Cross
From Cole's Cross the nearest practice is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 6.1 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 26.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Expert Smile (11.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Cole's Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 8.5 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 Cole's Cross are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 6.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 19 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cole's Cross to Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cole's Cross
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Practice data for Cole's Cross
There is no orthodontist on our records in Cole's Cross itself. The nearest we do hold are Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 6 miles away; Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 8 miles away; and South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 11 miles away.
What official data says about Cole's Cross
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Cole's Cross sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 20.9% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,771 residents in the neighbourhood around Cole's Cross, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Cole's Cross has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 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 Cole's Cross are Kingsbridge Academy (3.4 miles). National deprivation data puts Cole's Cross close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cole's Cross is about 19 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Cole's Cross in numbers
Just around 1 km north-west, East Allington is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including East Allington, Goveton, Hutcherleigh, Woodleigh, Ledstone, and East Charleton can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Cole's Cross
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Cole's Cross helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cole's Cross
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Cole's Cross — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Cole's Cross's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Cole's Cross. Census figures show 20.9% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Cole's Cross, 7.6% of the 2,771 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 Cole's Cross usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Cole's Cross attend schools such as Kingsbridge Academy (3.4 miles). Cole's Cross's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cole's Cross is about 19 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Cole's Cross Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Cole's Cross can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Cole's Cross
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cole's Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cole's Cross
This section helps connect Cole's Cross, Devon to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Other local pages worth browsing include East Allington, Goveton, Hutcherleigh, Woodleigh, Ledstone, and East Charleton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cole's Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cole's Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cole's Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cole's Cross is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 6.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Airlocum (6.8 miles) and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (8.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cole's Cross?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cole's Cross, 4 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dartmouth, 6.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cole's Cross?
The nearest practice to Cole's Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 6.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (8.5 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (8.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cole's Cross, Devon?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cole's Cross, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.