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Orthodontic practices near Coxside

On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Coxside, 14 practices within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, 0.4 miles west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Plymouth City Centre Dental PracticePlymouth0.4 miles west–✓✓4.8 (181 reviews)
Clark House DentalPlymouth0.6 miles west✓✓✓4.7 (45 reviews)
Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth0.7 miles north–––5.0 (106 reviews)
Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth0.7 miles north––✓4.9 (260 reviews)
Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth1.1 miles north✓–✓4.7 (52 reviews)
Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth1.3 miles north✓✓✓4.8 (120 reviews)
Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth1.4 miles north––✓4.9 (174 reviews)
Mount Wise Dental PracticePlymouth2.0 miles west–––3.6 (24 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Coxside with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 0.4 miles west; the next are Saltash (3.5 miles north-west) and Ashburton (19.3 miles north-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Plymouth130.4 miles west
Saltash13.5 miles north-west
Ashburton219.3 miles north-east
Totnes220.1 miles east
Dartmouth223.5 miles east
Torquay425.0 miles east

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Coxside

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth (5.0 from 106 reviews), 0.7 miles north.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth5.0 (106 reviews)0.7 miles north
Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash4.9 (768 reviews)3.5 miles north-west
Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth4.9 (697 reviews)2.0 miles north-west
Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton4.9 (603 reviews)19.3 miles north-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Coxside at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaPlymouth
NHS dental servicesNHS Devon Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1616.7% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,172 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally11.2% aged 16 to 24 and 44.7% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car34.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre6,564 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health20.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England
Access within Plymouth14th closest to an orthodontic practice of 57 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Plymouth
Nearest university dental hospitalPeninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 3 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsPlymouth High School for Girls — 0.7 miles
Millbay Academy — 1.1 miles
Lipson Co-operative Academy — 1.2 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles13 schools, about 11,406 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area103 schools, 39,211 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay22.6% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesPlymouth City Centre Dental Practice, Plymouth — under a mile
Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 4 miles
Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 19 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles14 within 10 miles, 16 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 Coxside

Coxside has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 16.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clark House Dental (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (1.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Coxside list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Coxside are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 3 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Coxside

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Orthodontist in Coxside: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Coxside? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is relevant to searches focused on both Coxside and the wider Plymouth area.

Local orthodontic signals in Coxside

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Coxside itself. The nearest we do hold are Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, under a mile away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 4 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 19 miles away.

A quick look at Coxside

The nearest other location we cover is Cattedown, under 1 km to the east.

Coxside in context

Coxside — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 16.7% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,172 residents in the neighbourhood around Coxside, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Plymouth. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Coxside has more choice than 83% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Coxside attend schools such as Plymouth High School for Girls (0.7 miles) and Millbay Academy (1.1 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 103 schools and 39,211 pupils in Coxside's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Coxside sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Coxside is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

More local pages to browse

You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Cattedown, Greenbank, Mannamead, Mutley, Plymouth, and Prince Rock.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Coxside

Starting orthodontic treatment in Coxside can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Coxside

Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Coxside — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies Coxside as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Coxside sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.7% of Coxside's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 2,172 residents in Coxside's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Plymouth. Coxside has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Coxside are served by secondary schools including Plymouth High School for Girls (0.7 miles) and Millbay Academy (1.1 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. Coxside's Local Authority has 103 schools educating 39,211 pupils (DfE data). Coxside's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Coxside is about 3 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

All Orthodontic Options in Coxside Explained

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Coxside has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.

Which Treatment Is Right for You?

Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Coxside offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Coxside. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Coxside

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Coxside often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Coxside?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Coxside is Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, about 0.4 miles to the west. The next closest are Clark House Dental (0.6 miles) and Dental & Implant Centre (0.7 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Coxside?

Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Coxside, 14 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Coxside?

The nearest practice to Coxside that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, about 0.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth (1.1 miles) and Plymouth Orthodontics (1.3 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Coxside, Plymouth?

For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Coxside, Plymouth?

Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.

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TitleCoxside, Plymouth Orthodontist | Compare Options Online
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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