Orthodontic practices near Daccombe
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Daccombe, 15 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Torbay Hospital in Torquay, 1.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torbay HospitalTorquay | 1.3 miles south | – | – | – | 3.9 (386 reviews) |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 1.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (534 reviews) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINICTorquay | 1.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Parkhill DentalTorquay | 3.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (306 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 3.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
| Devon Square SurgeryNewton Abbot | 3.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (52 reviews) |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 3.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (797 reviews) |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 3.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Daccombe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Torquay, 1.3 miles south; the next are Cockington (1.8 miles south-west) and Newton Abbot (3.2 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Torquay | 4 | 1.3 miles south |
| Cockington | 1 | 1.8 miles south-west |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 3.2 miles north-west |
| Paignton | 2 | 3.6 miles south |
| Dawlish | 1 | 6.7 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 7.4 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Daccombe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is South Devon Dental in Torquay (5.0 from 820 reviews), 4.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 4.5 miles south |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 3.2 miles north-west |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 1.8 miles south-west |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 3.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Daccombe at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Teignbridge |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,356 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 28.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 115 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 63rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Cuthbert Mayne School — 1.3 miles Torquay Academy — 1.4 miles Torquay Girls' Grammar School — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,772 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torbay Hospital, Torquay — 1 miles Ocean Orthodontic Clinic, Cockington — 2 miles Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening, Newton Abbot — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 34 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 Daccombe
The nearest practice to Daccombe is Torbay Hospital in Torquay, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Expert Smile (3.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Daccombe list clear aligners, the nearest 1.8 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 Daccombe are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, 1.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 25 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Daccombe
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Orthodontist in Daccombe: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Daccombe. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Devon and the surrounding area.
A quick look at Daccombe
The nearest other location we cover is Higher Rocombe, around 1 km to the north-east.
Continue your local research
You can continue browsing related location pages including Coffinswell, Higher Rocombe, Middle Rocombe, Watcombe, Combe Pafford, and Lower Rocombe if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local provider signals in Daccombe
There is no orthodontist on our records in Daccombe itself. The closest on record are Torbay Hospital in Torquay, about a mile away; Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, about 2 miles away; and Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening in Newton Abbot, about 3 miles away.
What official data says about Daccombe
Daccombe is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,356 residents in the neighbourhood around Daccombe, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Daccombe has 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 75% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Daccombe are St Cuthbert Mayne School (1.3 miles) and Torquay Academy (1.4 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Daccombe's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Daccombe is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 25 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Daccombe
Starting orthodontic treatment in Daccombe can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Daccombe
Not every practice near Daccombe offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Daccombe — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 16.5% of Daccombe's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Daccombe, 7.1% of the 1,356 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, Daccombe is better served than 75% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Daccombe are served by secondary schools including St Cuthbert Mayne School (1.3 miles) and Torquay Academy (1.4 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Daccombe is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Daccombe is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 25 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Daccombe
The orthodontic landscape in Daccombe offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Daccombe
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Daccombe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Daccombe
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Daccombe, Devon alone. For a broader comparison, pages for Coffinswell, Higher Rocombe, Middle Rocombe, Watcombe, Combe Pafford, and Lower Rocombe follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Daccombe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Daccombe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Daccombe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Daccombe is Torbay Hospital in Torquay, about 1.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Ocean Orthodontic Clinic (1.8 miles) and OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Daccombe?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Daccombe, 15 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Daccombe?
The nearest practice to Daccombe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, about 1.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (1.8 miles) and Devon Square Surgery (3.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Daccombe, Devon?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Daccombe, Devon?
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.