Orthodontic practices near Crabtree
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Crabtree, 14 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Orthodontics, 1.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 1.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 1.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 1.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 1.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 1.6 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 1.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 1.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 2.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crabtree with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 1.1 miles west; the next are Saltash (3.9 miles west) and Ashburton (17.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 1.1 miles west |
| Saltash | 1 | 3.9 miles west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 17.4 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 18.5 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 22.3 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 23.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crabtree
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), 1.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 1.6 miles south-west |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 3.9 miles west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 3.0 miles west |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 17.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crabtree at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Plymouth |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 20.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,450 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.4% aged 16 to 24 and 30.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 26.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,108 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 28.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Plymouth | 40th closest to an orthodontic practice of 57 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.8% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Plymouth |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lipson Co-operative Academy — 0.7 miles Eggbuckland Community College — 1.2 miles Tor Bridge High — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 17 schools, about 15,059 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 103 schools, 39,211 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Plymouth Orthodontics, Plymouth — 1 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 4 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 17 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 18 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 Crabtree
Crabtree is 1.1 miles from Plymouth Orthodontics, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 18.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clark House Dental (2.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (1.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Crabtree list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Crabtree are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Plymouth Orthodontics, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crabtree
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What official data says about Crabtree
ONS classifies Crabtree as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Crabtree falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 20.8% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.8% of the 1,450 residents in Crabtree's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Plymouth. Crabtree has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Crabtree attend schools such as Lipson Co-operative Academy (0.7 miles) and Eggbuckland Community College (1.2 miles). 17 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 103 schools and 39,211 pupils in Crabtree's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Crabtree's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Crabtree is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Crabtree at a glance
Efford is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Crabtree.
Continue your local research
You can continue browsing related location pages including Efford, Laira, Plympton Erle, Higher Compton, Lower Compton, and Marsh Mills if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local orthodontic signals in Crabtree
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Crabtree. The closest on record are Plymouth Orthodontics, about a mile away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 4 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 17 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Crabtree Explained
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Crabtree
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Crabtree — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Crabtree
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Crabtree
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Crabtree. Crabtree is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Crabtree's under-16 share sits at 20.8%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Crabtree, 8.8% of the 1,450 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Plymouth, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, Crabtree is better served than 83% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Crabtree attend schools such as Lipson Co-operative Academy (0.7 miles) and Eggbuckland Community College (1.2 miles). 17 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 103 schools and 39,211 pupils across Crabtree's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Crabtree among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Crabtree is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
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Areas We Cover Around Crabtree
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Frequently Asked Questions in Crabtree
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crabtree often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crabtree?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crabtree is Plymouth Orthodontics, about 1.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Hartley Dental Plymouth (1.4 miles) and Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth (1.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crabtree?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Crabtree, 14 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crabtree?
The nearest practice to Crabtree that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Orthodontics, about 1.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth (1.6 miles) and Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (1.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crabtree, Plymouth?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Crabtree, Plymouth?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.