Orthodontic practices near Dinworthy
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Dinworthy; 10 practices within 20. The closest is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 11.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 11.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 11.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 11.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 17.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 18.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 18.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 19.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 19.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dinworthy with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bideford, 11.2 miles north-east; the next are Great Torrington (11.4 miles east) and Barnstaple (17.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bideford | 2 | 11.2 miles north-east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 11.4 miles east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 17.2 miles north-east |
| South Molton | 1 | 25.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dinworthy
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Next Wave Dental in Barnstaple (5.0 from 66 reviews), 19.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 19.1 miles north-east |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 11.4 miles east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 18.0 miles north-east |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) | 11.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dinworthy 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,674 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 | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 755th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Atlantic Academy — 5.7 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford — 11 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 11 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 10 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 Dinworthy
From Dinworthy the nearest practice is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 11.2 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. 10 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (11.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Dinworthy list clear aligners, the nearest 19.1 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 Dinworthy are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 11.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Dinworthy to Queen Annes Dental Practice is roughly 25 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 290 to 580 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £260 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dinworthy
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Orthodontist in Dinworthy: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Dinworthy. It connects local orthodontic research in Dinworthy with the wider Devon area.
The local picture in Dinworthy
Dinworthy — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 17.4% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,674 residents in Dinworthy's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Dinworthy has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Dinworthy are Atlantic Academy (5.7 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Dinworthy is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Dinworthy is about 36 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Practice data for Dinworthy
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Dinworthy. The nearest recorded are Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 11 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 11 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 17 miles away.
A quick look at Dinworthy
The nearest other location we cover is Redmonsford, around 2 km to the north-west.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Bradworthy, Redmonsford, Soldon Cross, Alfardisworthy, Ashmansworthy, and East Youlstone.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Dinworthy
Orthodontic treatment in Dinworthy 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Dinworthy
Not every practice near Dinworthy offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Dinworthy — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Dinworthy's under-16 share sits at 17.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,674 residents in the neighbourhood around Dinworthy, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Dinworthy usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Dinworthy attend schools such as Atlantic Academy (5.7 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Dinworthy is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Dinworthy is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 36 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Dinworthy
Patients in Dinworthy have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Dinworthy
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Dinworthy — 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 Dinworthy. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dinworthy
This part of the page places Dinworthy, Devon in context alongside the towns and areas around it. For a broader comparison, pages for Bradworthy, Redmonsford, Soldon Cross, Alfardisworthy, Ashmansworthy, and East Youlstone follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dinworthy
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dinworthy often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dinworthy?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dinworthy is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 11.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Quay Dental Practice (11.3 miles) and Torrington Dental Practice (11.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dinworthy?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Dinworthy, 0 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bideford, 11.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dinworthy?
The nearest practice to Dinworthy that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 11.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Torrington Dental Practice (11.4 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (17.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dinworthy, Devon?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dinworthy, Devon?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.