Orthodontic practices near Devonport
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Devonport, 14 practices within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is Mount Wise Dental Practice in Plymouth, 0.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Wise Dental PracticePlymouth | 0.7 miles south | – | – | – | 3.6 (24 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 0.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Clark House DentalPlymouth | 1.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (45 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 1.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 2.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Plymouth City Centre Dental PracticePlymouth | 2.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (181 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 2.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 2.1 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Devonport with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 0.7 miles south; the next are Saltash (1.9 miles north) and Ashburton (20.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 0.7 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 1.9 miles north |
| Ashburton | 2 | 20.9 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 22.1 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 25.8 miles east |
| St Austell | 4 | 26.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Devonport
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth (5.0 from 106 reviews), 2.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 2.1 miles east |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 1.9 miles north |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 0.8 miles north-east |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (273 reviews) | 3.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Devonport at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Plymouth |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 22.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,409 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.4% aged 16 to 24 and 37.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 50.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 8,714 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Plymouth | 25th closest to an orthodontic practice of 57 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Plymouth |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | UTC Plymouth — 0.3 miles Devonport High School for Boys — 0.9 miles Stoke Damerel Community College — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 13 schools, about 10,556 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 103 schools, 39,211 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mount Wise Dental Practice, Plymouth — under a mile Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 2 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 21 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 14 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 Devonport
The nearest practice to Devonport is Mount Wise Dental Practice in Plymouth, 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 14 practices, and within 20 there are 14.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clark House Dental (1.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Devonport list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Devonport are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, 1.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Devonport
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Orthodontist in Devonport: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Devonport often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Plymouth.
Widen your local search
Pages for Camel's Head, Morice Town, Mount Wise, Cremyll, Torpoint, and Weston Mill follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Area profile for Devonport
Devonport is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 22.7% of Devonport's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Census 2021 counts 1,409 residents in the neighbourhood around Devonport, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Plymouth. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, Devonport is better served than 83% of towns in England. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Devonport attend schools such as UTC Plymouth (0.3 miles) and Devonport High School for Boys (0.9 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 103 schools and 39,211 pupils in Devonport's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Devonport falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Devonport is about 4 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
A quick look at Devonport
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Camel's Head, the closest linked location.
What local practice data suggests in Devonport
There is no orthodontist on our records in Devonport itself. The closest on record are Mount Wise Dental Practice in Plymouth, under a mile away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 2 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 21 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Devonport
The orthodontic landscape in Devonport offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Devonport
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Devonport
Orthodontic treatment in Devonport 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
Every case in Devonport follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Devonport. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Devonport
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Devonport, Plymouth with surrounding locations. You can keep exploring with related pages for Camel's Head, Morice Town, Mount Wise, Cremyll, Torpoint, and Weston Mill.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Devonport
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Devonport often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Devonport?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Devonport is Mount Wise Dental Practice in Plymouth, about 0.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Nuvo Dental Plymouth (0.8 miles) and Clark House Dental (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Devonport?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Devonport, 14 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Devonport?
The nearest practice to Devonport that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, about 1.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (1.9 miles) and Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth (2.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Devonport, Plymouth?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Devonport, Plymouth?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.