Orthodontic practices near Craze Lowman
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Craze Lowman; 22 practices within 20. The closest is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 10.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 10.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 13.8 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 13.8 miles south | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 13.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 13.8 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 13.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 13.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 13.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Craze Lowman with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Langford Budville, 10.6 miles north-east; the next are Exeter (13.8 miles south) and Taunton (15.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Langford Budville | 1 | 10.6 miles north-east |
| Exeter | 12 | 13.8 miles south |
| Taunton | 5 | 15.7 miles north-east |
| Topsham | 2 | 16.3 miles south |
| Henlade | 1 | 17.8 miles east |
| South Molton | 1 | 18.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Craze Lowman
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 13.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 13.8 miles south |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 15.2 miles south |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 13.9 miles south |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 4.9 (353 reviews) | 13.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Craze Lowman 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,570 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 27.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 102 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 714th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tiverton High School — 2.0 miles Uffculme School — 5.2 miles Cullompton Community College — 5.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Wellington Dental Practice, Langford Budville — 11 miles Exeter Advanced Dentistry, Exeter — 14 miles Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton — 16 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, 22 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 10 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 Craze Lowman
The nearest practice to Craze Lowman is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 10.6 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. 22 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (14.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Craze Lowman list clear aligners, the nearest 10.6 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 Craze Lowman are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 10.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Craze Lowman to Wellington Dental Practice 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 550 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £125 to £250 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 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Craze Lowman
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Orthodontist in Craze Lowman: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Craze Lowman understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Devon, not just Craze Lowman.
What official data says about Craze Lowman
Officially, Craze Lowman is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Craze Lowman falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 17.2% of Craze Lowman's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,570 residents in the neighbourhood around Craze Lowman, 8.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Craze Lowman usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Craze Lowman are Tiverton High School (2.0 miles) and Uffculme School (5.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Craze Lowman among England's less deprived areas.
Practice data for Craze Lowman
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Craze Lowman itself. The nearest we do hold are Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 11 miles away; Exeter Advanced Dentistry, about 14 miles away; and Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, about 16 miles away.
Local snapshot of Craze Lowman
Just around 1 km north-west, Chevithorne is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Widen your local search
Nearby location pages including Chevithorne, Chettiscombe, Moorhayes Park, East Mere, Bolham, and Halberton can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Craze Lowman
Starting orthodontic treatment in Craze Lowman can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Craze Lowman — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Craze Lowman
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Craze Lowman can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Craze Lowman
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Craze Lowman — 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 Craze Lowman. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Craze Lowman
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Craze Lowman, Devon. Other local pages worth browsing include Chevithorne, Chettiscombe, Moorhayes Park, East Mere, Bolham, and Halberton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Craze Lowman
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Craze Lowman often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Craze Lowman?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Craze Lowman is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 10.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Exeter Advanced Dentistry (13.8 miles) and Exeter NHS Dental Access Centre (13.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Craze Lowman?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Craze Lowman, 0 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Langford Budville, 10.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Craze Lowman?
The nearest practice to Craze Lowman that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 10.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Exeter Orthodontic Practice (13.9 miles) and Inspired Dental Care (14.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Craze Lowman, Devon?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Craze Lowman, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.