Orthodontic practices near Dawlish
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Dawlish, 18 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Terrace Dental Care in Dawlish, 0.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace Dental CareDawlish | 0.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| Victoria Road Dental Practice LtdExmouth | 3.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (809 reviews) |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 3.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (825 reviews) |
| Devon Square SurgeryNewton Abbot | 6.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (52 reviews) |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 6.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (797 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 6.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
| Devon Teeth straightening ClinicTopsham | 7.2 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| The Whyte House Dental GroupTopsham | 7.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (409 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dawlish with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dawlish, 0.2 miles north-east; the next are Exmouth (3.6 miles north-east) and Newton Abbot (6.8 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dawlish | 1 | 0.2 miles north-east |
| Exmouth | 2 | 3.6 miles north-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 6.8 miles south-west |
| Topsham | 2 | 7.2 miles north |
| Torquay | 4 | 7.7 miles south-west |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 7.8 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dawlish
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), 10.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 10.9 miles south-west |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 6.8 miles south-west |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 8.3 miles south-west |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 6.9 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dawlish 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 11,312 |
| Residents under 16 | 8.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,722 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 22% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 42% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,118 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 30.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dawlish College — 0.4 miles Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road — 2.4 miles Exmouth Community College — 4.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,530 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 1 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 34 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | EX7 |
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 Dawlish
The nearest practice to Dawlish is Terrace Dental Care in Dawlish, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Dawlish list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Dawlish are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, 3.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 30 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dawlish
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Orthodontist in Dawlish: People weighing up braces or aligners in Dawlish can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Devon. Dawlish — a market town with a population of around 11,312 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local treatment availability around Dawlish
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 1 published orthodontic practice in the database currently link to Dawlish or nearby searches; 1 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 1 mention fixed braces; 0 include NHS signals and 1 include private treatment signals; 1 mention finance or monthly payment options. Nearby practice records include Terrace Dental Care.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Related pages for Dawlish Warren, Cofton, Teignmouth, Cockwood, Starcross, and Shaldon are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
The local picture in Dawlish
By ONS classification, Dawlish falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 8.6% of Dawlish's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,722 residents in the neighbourhood around Dawlish, 3.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Dawlish has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Dawlish are served by secondary schools including Dawlish College (0.4 miles) and Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road (2.4 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Dawlish's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Dawlish is about 30 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Dawlish at a glance
Around 11,312 people live in Dawlish, which is a market town within Devon. Just around 3 km north-east, Dawlish Warren is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Dawlish
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Dawlish helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention. People from Dawlish Warren, Cofton and Teignmouth regularly visit orthodontists in Dawlish.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Dawlish
Every case in Dawlish follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Dawlish
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Dawlish has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side. People from Dawlish Warren, Cofton and Teignmouth regularly visit orthodontists in Dawlish.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Dawlish
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Dawlish — 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 Dawlish. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dawlish
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Dawlish, Devon, these local links help you keep browsing. Other local pages worth browsing include Dawlish Warren, Cofton, Teignmouth, Cockwood, Starcross, and Shaldon.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dawlish
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dawlish often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dawlish?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dawlish is Terrace Dental Care in Dawlish, about 0.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (3.6 miles) and Fairfield House Dental Surgery (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dawlish?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Dawlish, 18 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dawlish?
The nearest practice to Dawlish that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 3.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Devon Square Surgery (6.8 miles) and Ocean Orthodontic Clinic (8.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dawlish, Devon?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dawlish, Devon?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.