Orthodontic practices near Dartmeet
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Dartmeet; 2 practices within 10 and 35 practices within 20. The closest is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, 5.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 5.7 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 5.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 11.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 11.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 12.1 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
| Devon Square SurgeryNewton Abbot | 12.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (52 reviews) |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 12.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (797 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 13.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dartmeet with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashburton, 5.7 miles east; the next are Totnes (11.1 miles south-east) and Newton Abbot (12.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | 2 | 5.7 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 11.1 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 12.1 miles east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 13.8 miles south-west |
| Cockington | 1 | 14.4 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 14.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dartmeet
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), 15.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 15.4 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 12.1 miles east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 14.4 miles east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 12.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dartmeet at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Hams |
| 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 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,488 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 22 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 | 397th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | South Dartmoor Community College — 6.0 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 6 miles Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes — 11 miles Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening, Newton Abbot — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 35 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 Dartmeet
From Dartmeet the nearest practice is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, 5.7 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 35.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Expert Smile (15.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (15.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Dartmeet list clear aligners, the nearest 5.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Dartmeet are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 5.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 13 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Dartmeet to Moor Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 15 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dartmeet
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Orthodontist in Dartmeet: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Dartmeet, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It connects local orthodontic research in Dartmeet with the wider Devon area.
Practice signals around Dartmeet
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Dartmeet. The nearest we do hold are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 6 miles away; Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 11 miles away; and Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening in Newton Abbot, about 12 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Hexworthy, Ponsworthy, Bellever, Michelcombe, Pizwell, and Poundsgate may also help.
About Dartmeet
Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Hexworthy, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Dartmeet
Dartmeet's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Dartmeet falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.8% of Dartmeet's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 2,488 residents in Dartmeet's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Dartmeet has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Dartmeet attend schools such as South Dartmoor Community College (6.0 miles). National deprivation data puts Dartmeet close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Dartmeet is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 13 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Dartmeet
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Dartmeet can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Dartmeet 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.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Dartmeet
Orthodontic treatment in Dartmeet 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Dartmeet
Orthodontic practices in and around Dartmeet vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Dartmeet's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Dartmeet sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.8% of Dartmeet's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 2,488 residents in Dartmeet's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Dartmeet; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Dartmeet are South Dartmoor Community College (6.0 miles). Dartmeet sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Dartmeet is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 13 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dartmeet. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dartmeet
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Dartmeet, Devon alone. If you're still deciding, related pages for Hexworthy, Ponsworthy, Bellever, Michelcombe, Pizwell, and Poundsgate may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dartmeet
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dartmeet often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dartmeet?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dartmeet is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 5.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (5.9 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (11.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dartmeet?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Dartmeet, 2 practices within 10 miles and 35 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ashburton, 5.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dartmeet?
The nearest practice to Dartmeet that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 5.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (11.1 miles) and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (11.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dartmeet, 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 Dartmeet, Devon?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.