Orthodontic practices near Copplestone
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Copplestone; 17 practices within 20. The closest is Contemporary Dental in Exeter, 10.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 10.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 11.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 11.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 11.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 11.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 11.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 11.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 11.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Copplestone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 10.9 miles south-east; the next are South Molton (14.6 miles north) and Topsham (15.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 10.9 miles south-east |
| South Molton | 1 | 14.6 miles north |
| Topsham | 2 | 15.1 miles south-east |
| Exmouth | 2 | 19.7 miles south-east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 19.8 miles north-west |
| Dawlish | 1 | 20.1 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Copplestone
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 11.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 11.3 miles south-east |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 13.4 miles south-east |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 11.1 miles south-east |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 4.9 (353 reviews) | 10.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Copplestone at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mid 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 |
| Population | 1,253 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,562 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 30.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 68 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 737th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth's — 3.9 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Contemporary Dental, Exeter — 11 miles Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 15 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 15 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, 17 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 Copplestone
From Copplestone the nearest practice is Contemporary Dental in Exeter, 10.9 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. 17 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (13.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Copplestone list clear aligners, the nearest 10.9 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 Copplestone are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 11 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Copplestone to Contemporary Dental 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 280 to 570 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £125 to £255 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 280 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Copplestone
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Orthodontist in Copplestone: People weighing up braces or aligners in Copplestone can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Devon. Copplestone — a small village with a population of around 1,253 — is covered on this page specifically.
Facts about Copplestone
Copplestone has a population of around 1,253, making it a small village within Devon. The nearest other location we cover is Clannaborough, around 2 km to the west.
Keep exploring nearby
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Colebrooke, Penstone, Morchard Road, Clannaborough, Oldborough, and Yeoford.
What official data says about Copplestone
Copplestone's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Copplestone falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19.6% of Copplestone's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Copplestone, 8.5% of the 2,562 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Copplestone has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 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 Copplestone attend schools such as Queen Elizabeth's (3.9 miles). Copplestone's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Copplestone is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What local practice data suggests in Copplestone
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Copplestone itself. The nearest recorded are Contemporary Dental in Exeter, about 11 miles away; Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 15 miles away; and Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 15 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Copplestone
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Copplestone has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Copplestone
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Copplestone
Many people in Copplestone delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Copplestone
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Copplestone. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Copplestone sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 19.6% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.5% of the 2,562 residents in Copplestone's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Copplestone has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Copplestone are Queen Elizabeth's (3.9 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Copplestone is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Copplestone is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 31 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Copplestone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Copplestone
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Copplestone, Devon alone. This page links onward to Colebrooke, Penstone, Morchard Road, Clannaborough, Oldborough, and Yeoford for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Copplestone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Copplestone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Copplestone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Copplestone is Contemporary Dental in Exeter, about 10.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Exeter Orthodontic Practice (11.0 miles) and Life Dental & Wellbeing (11.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Copplestone?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Copplestone, 0 practices within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Exeter, 10.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Copplestone?
The nearest practice to Copplestone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 11.0 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (13.4 miles) and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (19.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Copplestone, Devon?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Copplestone, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.