Orthodontic practices near Collaton St Mary
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Collaton St Mary, 16 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is South Devon Dental in Torquay, 1.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 1.3 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 1.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 2.3 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 3.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (534 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 3.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINICTorquay | 3.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 3.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Parkhill DentalTorquay | 4.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (306 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Collaton St Mary with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Torquay, 1.3 miles east; the next are Paignton (1.6 miles east) and Cockington (3.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Torquay | 4 | 1.3 miles east |
| Paignton | 2 | 1.6 miles east |
| Cockington | 1 | 3.5 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 3.5 miles west |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 5.5 miles south |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 6.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Collaton St Mary
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), 1.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 1.3 miles east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 6.9 miles north |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 3.5 miles north-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 6.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Collaton St Mary at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torbay |
| 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,005 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 | 10.2% aged 16 to 24 and 26.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 399 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Torbay | 14th closest to an orthodontic practice of 28 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Torbay |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Paignton Academy — 0.6 miles Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy — 3.0 miles Torquay Boys' Grammar School — 3.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,630 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 45 schools, 19,593 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | South Devon Dental, Torquay — 1 miles GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic, Paignton — 2 miles Ocean Orthodontic Clinic, Cockington — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 25 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 Collaton St Mary
The nearest practice to Collaton St Mary is South Devon Dental in Torquay, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Expert Smile (2.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Collaton St Mary list clear aligners, the nearest 1.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Collaton St Mary are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, 3.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 22 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Collaton St Mary
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What official data says about Collaton St Mary
ONS classifies Collaton St Mary as urban: Further from a major town or city. Collaton St Mary sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Collaton St Mary's under-16 share sits at 18.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 2,005 residents in Collaton St Mary's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Borough of Torbay. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Collaton St Mary has more choice than 72% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Collaton St Mary are Paignton Academy (0.6 miles) and Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Collaton St Mary's Local Authority has 45 schools educating 19,593 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Collaton St Mary among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Collaton St Mary is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 22 miles away.
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Local provider signals in Collaton St Mary
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Collaton St Mary. The nearest we do hold are South Devon Dental in Torquay, about a mile away; GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic in Paignton, about 2 miles away; and Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, about 4 miles away.
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Orthodontic Treatments in Collaton St Mary
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Collaton St Mary has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Collaton St Mary
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Collaton St Mary — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Collaton St Mary
Starting orthodontic treatment in Collaton St Mary can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Collaton St Mary
Provision in Collaton St Mary varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Collaton St Mary — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 18.1% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Collaton St Mary, 7.1% of the 2,005 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Borough of Torbay, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Collaton St Mary is better served than 72% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Collaton St Mary are served by secondary schools including Paignton Academy (0.6 miles) and Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Collaton St Mary's Local Authority area covers 45 schools and 19,593 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Collaton St Mary among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Collaton St Mary is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 22 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Collaton St Mary. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Collaton St Mary
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Collaton St Mary, Borough of Torbay within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Beechdown, Higher Yalberton, Little Blagdon, Tweenaways, Lower Blagdon, and Higher Blagdon for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Collaton St Mary
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Collaton St Mary often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Collaton St Mary?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Collaton St Mary is South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 1.3 miles to the east. The next closest are GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic (1.6 miles) and Expert Smile (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Collaton St Mary?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Collaton St Mary, 16 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Collaton St Mary?
The nearest practice to Collaton St Mary that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, about 3.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (3.5 miles) and OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (3.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Collaton St Mary, Borough of Torbay?
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 Collaton St Mary, Borough of Torbay?
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.