Orthodontic practices near Crapstone
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Crapstone; 14 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 5.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 5.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 5.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 5.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 5.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 6.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 7.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 7.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 7.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crapstone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 5.5 miles south; the next are Saltash (6.6 miles south-west) and Ashburton (15.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 5.5 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 6.6 miles south-west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 15.6 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 19.0 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 22.4 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 23.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crapstone
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), 7.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 7.7 miles south |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 6.6 miles south-west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 7.5 miles south |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 15.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crapstone at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,819 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 19.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 146 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 386th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tavistock College — 4.1 miles Notre Dame RC School — 4.8 miles Sir John Hunt Community Sports College — 5.3 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 6 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 7 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| 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 Crapstone
From Crapstone the nearest practice is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 5.5 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. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 18.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (6.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Crapstone list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 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 Crapstone are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 5.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Crapstone to Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth is roughly 10 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 140 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crapstone
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Orthodontist in Crapstone: Before booking anything in Crapstone, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Devon.
What official data says about Crapstone
Crapstone is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Crapstone falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.5% of Crapstone's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,819 residents in the neighbourhood around Crapstone, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Crapstone; the nearest is about 6 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 Crapstone are Tavistock College (4.1 miles) and Notre Dame RC School (4.8 miles). Crapstone falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Crapstone is about 5 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
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Useful local orthodontic context for Crapstone
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Crapstone. The nearest we do hold are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 6 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 7 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 16 miles away.
A quick look at Crapstone
Just under 1 km east, Axtown is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Crapstone
Orthodontic treatment in Crapstone is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Crapstone follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Crapstone
Patients in Crapstone have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Crapstone
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Crapstone — 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 Crapstone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crapstone
These local links are here for anyone comparing Crapstone, Devon against nearby alternatives. If you're still deciding, related pages for Axtown, Roborough Down, Buckland Monachorum, Bickham, Horrabridge, and Clearbrook may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Crapstone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crapstone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crapstone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crapstone is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 5.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Meavy Way Dental Practice (5.7 miles) and Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crapstone?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Crapstone, 14 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crapstone?
The nearest practice to Crapstone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 5.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (5.7 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (5.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crapstone, Devon?
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 Crapstone, Devon?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.