Orthodontic practices near Colyford
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Colyford; 21 practices within 20. The closest is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 12.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 12.6 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 16.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 16.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (825 reviews) |
| Victoria Road Dental Practice LtdExmouth | 17.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (809 reviews) |
| Devon Teeth straightening ClinicTopsham | 17.6 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| The Whyte House Dental GroupTopsham | 17.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (409 reviews) |
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 18.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 18.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Colyford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Budleigh Salterton, 12.6 miles south-west; the next are Crewkerne (16.1 miles north-east) and Exmouth (16.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 12.6 miles south-west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 16.1 miles north-east |
| Exmouth | 2 | 16.6 miles south-west |
| Topsham | 2 | 17.6 miles west |
| Exeter | 12 | 18.3 miles west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 18.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Colyford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 20.0 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 20.0 miles west |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 18.7 miles west |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 4.9 (825 reviews) | 16.6 miles south-west |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 19.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Colyford 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 10.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,837 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.5% aged 16 to 24 and 15.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 73 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 821st closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Colyton Grammar School — 0.2 miles Axe Valley Academy — 4.9 miles The Woodroffe School — 5.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,083 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ashbury Dental Care, Budleigh Salterton — 13 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 16 miles Fairfield House Dental Surgery, Exmouth — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 21 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 2 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 Colyford
The nearest practice to Colyford is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 12.6 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. 21 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (18.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Colyford list clear aligners, the nearest 12.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Colyford are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, 17 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Colyford to Ashbury Dental Care is roughly 30 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 330 to 660 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £150 to £295 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 330 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Colyford
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Orthodontist in Colyford: Before booking anything in Colyford, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is relevant to searches focused on both Colyford and the wider Devon area.
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Pages for Colyton, Axmouth, Shute, Beer, Maidenhayne, and Musbury follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local context for Colyford
The nearest other location we cover is Colyton, around 1 km to the north.
What official data says about Colyford
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Colyford sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 10.2% of residents under 16, Colyford skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Colyford, 4.5% of the 1,837 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 Colyford; the nearest is about 13 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 Colyford are Colyton Grammar School (0.2 miles) and Axe Valley Academy (4.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Colyford falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Useful local orthodontic context for Colyford
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Colyford itself. The nearest we do hold are Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 13 miles away; Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 16 miles away; and Fairfield House Dental Surgery in Exmouth, about 17 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Colyford
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Colyford has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Colyford
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Colyford — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Colyford
Many people in Colyford 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Colyford
No orthodontic practice covers Colyford directly, though mydentist (about 2 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. ONS classifies Colyford as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Colyford sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 10.2% of residents under 16, Colyford skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,837 residents in the neighbourhood around Colyford, 4.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Colyford has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 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 Colyford attend schools such as Colyton Grammar School (0.2 miles) and Axe Valley Academy (4.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Colyford falls in a less deprived area than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Colyford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Colyford
This part of the page places Colyford, Devon in context alongside the towns and areas around it. For a broader comparison, pages for Colyton, Axmouth, Shute, Beer, Maidenhayne, and Musbury follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Colyford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Colyford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Colyford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Colyford is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 12.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental (16.1 miles) and Fairfield House Dental Surgery (16.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Colyford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Colyford, 0 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Budleigh Salterton, 12.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Colyford?
The nearest practice to Colyford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 17.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (18.3 miles) and Wellington Dental Practice (18.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Colyford, 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 Colyford, Devon?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.