Orthodontic practices near Colyton
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Colyton; 21 practices within 20. The closest is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 13.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 13.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 15.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 17.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (825 reviews) |
| Victoria Road Dental Practice LtdExmouth | 17.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (809 reviews) |
| Devon Teeth straightening ClinicTopsham | 17.8 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| The Whyte House Dental GroupTopsham | 17.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (409 reviews) |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 17.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 18.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Colyton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Budleigh Salterton, 13.0 miles south-west; the next are Crewkerne (15.7 miles north-east) and Exmouth (17.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 13.0 miles south-west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 15.7 miles north-east |
| Exmouth | 2 | 17.0 miles south-west |
| Topsham | 2 | 17.8 miles west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 17.9 miles north |
| Exeter | 12 | 18.3 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Colyton
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) | 18.8 miles west |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 4.9 (825 reviews) | 17.0 miles south-west |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 19.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Colyton 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 2,668 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,442 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,987 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 841st closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Colyton Grammar School — 0.9 miles Axe Valley Academy — 4.4 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 |
| Postcode districts | EX24 |
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 Colyton
The nearest practice to Colyton is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 13 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.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (18.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Colyton list clear aligners, the nearest 13 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 Colyton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, 17.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Colyton 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 340 to 680 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £305 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 14.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Colyton
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Orthodontist in Colyton: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Colyton. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Devon. Colyton — a small village with a population of around 2,668 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local snapshot of Colyton
Colyton has a population of around 2,668, making it a small village within Devon. Just around 1 km south, Colyford is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What official data says about Colyton
Colyton is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Colyton falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 15.4% of Colyton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Colyton, 5.8% of the 1,442 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Colyton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Colyton are served by secondary schools including Colyton Grammar School (0.9 miles) and Axe Valley Academy (4.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Colyton is roughly mid-table for England.
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What local practice data suggests in Colyton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Colyton. The closest on record 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.
All Orthodontic Options in Colyton Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Colyton 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Colyton — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Colyton directly, though mydentist (about 2 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Colyton is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 15.4% of Colyton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Colyton, 5.8% of the 1,442 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Colyton 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 Colyton attend schools such as Colyton Grammar School (0.9 miles) and Axe Valley Academy (4.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Colyton's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Colyton itself. The closest on record 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. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Colyton
Many people in Colyton 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Colyton
Colyton has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — mydentist — is about 2 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. ONS classifies Colyton as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Colyton falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 15.4% of Colyton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,442 residents in the neighbourhood around Colyton, 5.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Colyton; the nearest is about 13 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Colyton attend schools such as Colyton Grammar School (0.9 miles) and Axe Valley Academy (4.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Colyton's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Colyton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Colyton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Colyton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Colyton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Colyton is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 13.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental (15.7 miles) and Fairfield House Dental Surgery (17.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Colyton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Colyton, 0 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Budleigh Salterton, 13.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Colyton?
The nearest practice to Colyton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 17.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Wellington Dental Practice (17.9 miles) and Inspired Dental Care (18.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Colyton, Devon?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Colyton, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.