Orthodontic practices near Combe Pafford
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Combe Pafford, 15 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Torbay Hospital in Torquay, 1.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torbay HospitalTorquay | 1.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.9 (386 reviews) |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 1.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (534 reviews) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINICTorquay | 1.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Parkhill DentalTorquay | 2.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (306 reviews) |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 3.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 4.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 4.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 4.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Combe Pafford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Torquay, 1.2 miles south-west; the next are Cockington (1.9 miles south-west) and Paignton (3.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Torquay | 4 | 1.2 miles south-west |
| Cockington | 1 | 1.9 miles south-west |
| Paignton | 2 | 3.1 miles south |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 4.3 miles north-west |
| Dawlish | 1 | 6.9 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 7.7 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Combe Pafford
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), 4.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 4.2 miles south-west |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 4.3 miles north-west |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 1.9 miles south-west |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 4.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Combe Pafford 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 | 22.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,571 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.1% aged 16 to 24 and 29.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 28.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,164 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 27.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Torbay | 13th closest to an orthodontic practice of 28 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Torbay |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Cuthbert Mayne School — 0.3 miles Torquay Academy — 0.9 miles The Spires College — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,772 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 | Torbay Hospital, Torquay — 1 miles Ocean Orthodontic Clinic, Cockington — 2 miles Expert Smile, Paignton — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 34 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 Combe Pafford
Combe Pafford is 1.2 miles from Torbay Hospital in Torquay, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Expert Smile (3.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Combe Pafford list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Combe Pafford are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, 1.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 26 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Combe Pafford
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Local snapshot of Combe Pafford
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Local treatment availability around Combe Pafford
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Combe Pafford. The closest on record are Torbay Hospital in Torquay, about a mile away; Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, about 2 miles away; and Expert Smile in Paignton, about 3 miles away.
Area profile for Combe Pafford
Classified by ONS as urban: Further from a major town or city, Combe Pafford sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 22.6% of residents under 16, Combe Pafford has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 1,571 residents in the neighbourhood around Combe Pafford, 9.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Borough of Torbay. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (10), Combe Pafford has more choice than 75% of towns in England. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Combe Pafford attend schools such as St Cuthbert Mayne School (0.3 miles) and Torquay Academy (0.9 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 45 schools and 19,593 pupils in Combe Pafford's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Combe Pafford falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Combe Pafford is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Combe Pafford
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Frequently Asked Questions in Combe Pafford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Combe Pafford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Combe Pafford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Combe Pafford is Torbay Hospital in Torquay, about 1.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Ocean Orthodontic Clinic (1.9 miles) and OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Combe Pafford?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Combe Pafford, 15 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Combe Pafford?
The nearest practice to Combe Pafford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, about 1.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (1.9 miles) and Devon Square Surgery (4.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Combe Pafford, Borough of Torbay?
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 Combe Pafford, Borough of Torbay?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.