Orthodontic practices near Combpyne
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Combpyne; 9 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 14.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 14.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 14.9 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 19.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (825 reviews) |
| Victoria Road Dental Practice LtdExmouth | 19.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (809 reviews) |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 19.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 19.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 19.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 19.9 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Combpyne with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 14.3 miles north-east; the next are Budleigh Salterton (14.9 miles south-west) and Exmouth (19.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 14.3 miles north-east |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 14.9 miles south-west |
| Exmouth | 2 | 19.0 miles south-west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 19.7 miles north-west |
| Henlade | 1 | 19.8 miles north |
| Taunton | 5 | 19.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Combpyne
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Fairfield House Dental Surgery in Exmouth (4.9 from 825 reviews), 19.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 4.9 (825 reviews) | 19.0 miles south-west |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 19.9 miles north |
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 4.9 (204 reviews) | 14.9 miles south-west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 19.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Combpyne 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 | 13.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,548 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 17.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 70 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 896th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Woodroffe School — 2.7 miles Colyton Grammar School — 2.7 miles Axe Valley Academy — 3.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,969 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 14 miles Ashbury Dental Care, Budleigh Salterton — 15 miles Fairfield House Dental Surgery, Exmouth — 19 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, 9 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 3 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 Combpyne
The nearest practice to Combpyne is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 14.3 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. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (19.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (20.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Combpyne list clear aligners, the nearest 14.9 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 Combpyne are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, 19.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Combpyne to Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental 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 370 to 740 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £165 to £335 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 370 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Combpyne
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Orthodontist in Combpyne: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Combpyne often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Devon.
Facts about Combpyne
The nearest other location we cover is Rousdon, around 1 km to the south-east.
The local picture in Combpyne
ONS classifies Combpyne as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.9% of Combpyne's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 2,548 residents in the neighbourhood around Combpyne, 8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Combpyne; the nearest is about 14 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Combpyne are served by secondary schools including The Woodroffe School (2.7 miles) and Colyton Grammar School (2.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Combpyne sits among the less deprived areas of England.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Rousdon, Maidenhayne, Musbury, Wyke Green, Axmouth, and Yawl.
Local provider signals in Combpyne
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Combpyne. The closest on record are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 14 miles away; Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 15 miles away; and Fairfield House Dental Surgery in Exmouth, about 19 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Combpyne
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Combpyne can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Combpyne
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Combpyne
Many people in Combpyne 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Combpyne 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 Combpyne. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Combpyne
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Combpyne, Devon within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Rousdon, Maidenhayne, Musbury, Wyke Green, Axmouth, and Yawl.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Combpyne
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Combpyne often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Combpyne?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Combpyne is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 14.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Ashbury Dental Care (14.9 miles) and Fairfield House Dental Surgery (19.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Combpyne?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Combpyne, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crewkerne, 14.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Combpyne?
The nearest practice to Combpyne that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 19.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Wellington Dental Practice (19.7 miles) and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (19.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Combpyne, 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 Combpyne, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.