Orthodontic practices near Columbjohn
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Columbjohn, 14 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Exeter Advanced Dentistry, 4.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 4.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 4.8 miles south | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 4.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 5.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 5.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 5.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 5.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 5.1 miles south | – | – | – | 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 Columbjohn with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 4.8 miles south-west; the next are Topsham (7.3 miles south) and Exmouth (12.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 4.8 miles south-west |
| Topsham | 2 | 7.3 miles south |
| Exmouth | 2 | 12.1 miles south |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 12.7 miles south-east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 14.4 miles south |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 17.2 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 Columbjohn
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 18.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 18.7 miles south |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 18.8 miles south |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 4.8 miles south-west |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 6.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Columbjohn at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,692 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 27.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 41 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 324th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Clyst Vale Community College — 2.8 miles St James School — 3.7 miles St Luke's Church of England School — 3.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 944 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Exeter Advanced Dentistry, Exeter — 5 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 7 miles Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd, Exmouth — 12 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 22 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 Columbjohn
The nearest practice to Columbjohn is Exeter Advanced Dentistry, 4.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (5.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Columbjohn list clear aligners, the nearest 5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Columbjohn are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 38 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Columbjohn
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Orthodontist in Columbjohn: This page was put together for people in Columbjohn who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Columbjohn itself or elsewhere in Devon.
Local orthodontic signals in Columbjohn
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Columbjohn itself. The nearest recorded are Exeter Advanced Dentistry, about 5 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 7 miles away; and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 12 miles away.
Columbjohn in numbers
Rewe is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km west of Columbjohn.
Keep exploring nearby
For a broader view, related location pages cover Rewe, Huxham, Up Exe, Netherexe, Silverton, and Livingshayes as well as this one.
What official data says about Columbjohn
Columbjohn — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Columbjohn's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,692 residents in Columbjohn's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Columbjohn has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Columbjohn are served by secondary schools including Clyst Vale Community College (2.8 miles) and St James School (3.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Columbjohn sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Columbjohn is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in Columbjohn Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Columbjohn has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Columbjohn — Local Context
Provision in Columbjohn varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Columbjohn — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Columbjohn's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,692 residents in the neighbourhood around Columbjohn, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Columbjohn has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Columbjohn attend schools such as Clyst Vale Community College (2.8 miles) and St James School (3.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Columbjohn'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 Columbjohn is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 38 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Columbjohn itself. The nearest recorded are Exeter Advanced Dentistry, about 5 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 7 miles away; and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 12 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Columbjohn
Many people in Columbjohn delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Columbjohn 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 Columbjohn. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Columbjohn
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Columbjohn, Devon within a broader nearby area. You can also browse nearby location pages including Rewe, Huxham, Up Exe, Netherexe, Silverton, and Livingshayes.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Columbjohn
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Columbjohn often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Columbjohn?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Columbjohn is Exeter Advanced Dentistry, about 4.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Exeter NHS Dental Access Centre (4.8 miles) and Barnstaple Health Centre (4.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Columbjohn?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Columbjohn, 14 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Columbjohn?
The nearest practice to Columbjohn that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 5.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (5.5 miles) and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (12.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Columbjohn, 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 Columbjohn, Devon?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.