Orthodontic practices near Dalwood
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Dalwood; 17 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 13.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 13.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 14.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 14.7 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 14.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 14.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 14.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 15.0 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 15.2 miles north | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dalwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 13.4 miles north-east; the next are Langford Budville (14.2 miles north-west) and Taunton (14.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 13.4 miles north-east |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 14.2 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 14.7 miles north |
| Henlade | 1 | 14.8 miles north |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 15.6 miles south-west |
| Topsham | 2 | 19.1 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 Dalwood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental House Exeter (5.0 from 110 reviews), 19.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 19.8 miles west |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 4.9 (825 reviews) | 19.4 miles south-west |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 14.9 miles north |
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 4.9 (204 reviews) | 15.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dalwood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,354 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 20.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 72 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 857th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Axe Valley Academy — 3.5 miles Colyton Grammar School — 5.0 miles Honiton Community College — 5.3 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 13 miles Wellington Dental Practice, Langford Budville — 14 miles Orthoworld, Taunton — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 17 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 6 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 Dalwood
From Dalwood the nearest practice is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 13.4 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. 17 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (14.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (19.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Dalwood list clear aligners, the nearest 14.2 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 Dalwood are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 14.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Dalwood to Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental is roughly 30 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 350 to 700 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £315 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 350 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dalwood
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Orthodontist in Dalwood: People weighing up braces or aligners in Dalwood can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Devon.
What official data says about Dalwood
Dalwood is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. With just 11.7% of residents under 16, Dalwood skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.7% of the 1,354 residents in Dalwood's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Dalwood has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Dalwood are served by secondary schools including Axe Valley Academy (3.5 miles) and Colyton Grammar School (5.0 miles). Dalwood sits close to the England average for deprivation.
About Dalwood
Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Hawley Bottom, the closest linked location.
What local practice data suggests in Dalwood
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Dalwood. The nearest recorded are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 13 miles away; Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 14 miles away; and Orthoworld in Taunton, about 15 miles away.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Hawley Bottom, Shute, Kilmington, Stockland, Widworthy, and Furley.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Dalwood
Patients in Dalwood have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Dalwood 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.
The Orthodontic Journey in Dalwood
Orthodontic treatment in Dalwood 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Dalwood runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dalwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dalwood
These links help widen your research beyond Dalwood, Devon if you're open to travelling a little further. For a broader comparison, pages for Hawley Bottom, Shute, Kilmington, Stockland, Widworthy, and Furley follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Dalwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dalwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dalwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dalwood is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 13.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Wellington Dental Practice (14.2 miles) and Orthoworld (14.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dalwood?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Dalwood, 0 practices within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crewkerne, 13.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dalwood?
The nearest practice to Dalwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 14.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (14.8 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (14.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dalwood, Devon?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dalwood, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.