Orthodontic practices near Derriton
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Derriton; 3 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 14.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 14.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 16.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 16.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 21.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 22.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 23.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 23.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 23.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Derriton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 14.0 miles north-east; the next are Bideford (16.5 miles north-east) and Barnstaple (21.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 14.0 miles north-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 16.5 miles north-east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 21.7 miles north-east |
| South Molton | 1 | 27.2 miles north-east |
| Saltash | 1 | 28.2 miles south |
| Plymouth | 5 | 28.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Derriton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington (4.9 from 238 reviews), 14.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 14.0 miles north-east |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) | 16.5 miles north-east |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 4.4 (38 reviews) | 16.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Derriton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torridge |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,514 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 26.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 49 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 883rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holsworthy Community College — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 551 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 14 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 16 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 22 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, 3 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 Derriton
From Derriton the nearest practice is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 14 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. 3 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (16.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (29.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 7 of the practices around Derriton list clear aligners, the nearest 23.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Derriton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 14 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 29 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Derriton to Torrington Dental Practice 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 360 to 730 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £330 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 360 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Derriton
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Orthodontist in Derriton: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Derriton keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Devon.
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If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Chasty, Holsworthy, Whimble, Pyworthy, Clawton, and Derril.
Derriton in numbers
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Chasty, the closest linked location.
What local practice data suggests in Derriton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Derriton itself. The nearest recorded are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 14 miles away; The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 16 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 22 miles away.
What official data says about Derriton
Derriton is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Derriton's under-16 share sits at 15.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 2,514 residents in Derriton's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Derriton; the nearest is about 14 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Derriton are Holsworthy Community College (0.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Derriton falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Derriton is about 29 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
The Orthodontic Journey in Derriton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Derriton helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Derriton — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Derriton Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Derriton has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in Derriton — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Derriton vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Derriton is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Derriton falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.6% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Derriton, 6.2% of the 2,514 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Derriton; the nearest is about 14 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Derriton are Holsworthy Community College (0.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Derriton among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Derriton is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 29 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Derriton itself. The nearest we do hold are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 14 miles away; The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 16 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 22 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Derriton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Derriton
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Frequently Asked Questions in Derriton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Derriton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Derriton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Derriton is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 14.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Quay Dental Practice (16.5 miles) and Queen Annes Dental Practice (16.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Derriton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Derriton, 0 practices within 10 miles and 3 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 14.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Derriton?
The nearest practice to Derriton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 14.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Queen Annes Dental Practice (16.5 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (21.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Derriton, 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 Derriton, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.