Orthodontic practices near Combe Raleigh
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Combe Raleigh; 26 practices within 20. The closest is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 11.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 11.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 13.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 14.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 14.4 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 14.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 14.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 14.9 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Devon Teeth straightening ClinicTopsham | 14.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Combe Raleigh with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Langford Budville, 11.9 miles north; the next are Budleigh Salterton (13.1 miles south-west) and Taunton (14.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Langford Budville | 1 | 11.9 miles north |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 13.1 miles south-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 14.3 miles north |
| Exeter | 12 | 14.7 miles south-west |
| Topsham | 2 | 14.9 miles south-west |
| Henlade | 1 | 15.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Combe Raleigh
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 15.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 15.8 miles west |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 15.3 miles south-west |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 4.9 (825 reviews) | 16.3 miles south-west |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 16.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Combe Raleigh 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 | 15.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,283 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 72 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 787th 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% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Honiton Community College — 0.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 637 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Wellington Dental Practice, Langford Budville — 12 miles Ashbury Dental Care, Budleigh Salterton — 13 miles Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 26 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 9 miles |
| Postcode districts | EX14 |
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 Raleigh
From Combe Raleigh the nearest practice is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 11.9 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 26 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (14.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Combe Raleigh list clear aligners, the nearest 11.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Combe Raleigh are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 11.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Combe Raleigh to Wellington Dental Practice is roughly 25 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 310 to 620 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £140 to £280 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 310 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Combe Raleigh
Devon12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Combe Raleigh
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Combe Raleigh, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Combe Raleigh or another part of Devon.
Local snapshot of Combe Raleigh
The nearest other location we cover is Honiton, around 1 km to the south.
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Local orthodontic signals in Combe Raleigh
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Combe Raleigh itself. The nearest recorded are Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 12 miles away; Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 13 miles away; and Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, about 14 miles away.
What official data says about Combe Raleigh
ONS classifies Combe Raleigh as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Combe Raleigh. Census data puts 15.7% of Combe Raleigh's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 2,283 residents in Combe Raleigh's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Combe Raleigh has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Combe Raleigh are Honiton Community College (0.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Combe Raleigh's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Combe Raleigh
Orthodontic treatment in Combe Raleigh is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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 Combe Raleigh
Combe Raleigh has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — mydentist — is about 9 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. By ONS classification, Combe Raleigh falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Combe Raleigh falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 15.7% of Combe Raleigh's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Combe Raleigh, 6% of the 2,283 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to 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 Combe Raleigh; the nearest is about 12 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Combe Raleigh are served by secondary schools including Honiton Community College (0.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Combe Raleigh close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Combe Raleigh Explained
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Combe Raleigh
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Combe Raleigh — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Combe Raleigh. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Combe Raleigh
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Frequently Asked Questions in Combe Raleigh
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Combe Raleigh often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Combe Raleigh?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Combe Raleigh is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 11.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Ashbury Dental Care (13.1 miles) and Musgrove Park Hospital (14.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Combe Raleigh?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Combe Raleigh, 0 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Langford Budville, 11.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Combe Raleigh?
The nearest practice to Combe Raleigh that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 11.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (14.7 miles) and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (15.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Combe Raleigh, 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 Combe Raleigh, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.