Orthodontic practices near Down St Mary
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Down St Mary; 19 practices within 20. The closest is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, 12.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 12.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 13.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 13.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 13.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 13.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 13.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 13.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 14.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Down St Mary with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is South Molton, 12.9 miles north; the next are Exeter (13.2 miles south-east) and Topsham (17.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| South Molton | 1 | 12.9 miles north |
| Exeter | 12 | 13.2 miles south-east |
| Topsham | 2 | 17.3 miles south-east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 17.6 miles north-west |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 19.9 miles north-west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 21.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Down St Mary
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 13.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 13.5 miles south-east |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 15.6 miles south-east |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 19.9 miles north-west |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 13.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Down St Mary at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mid Devon |
| 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 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,660 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 22% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 836th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 32 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 13 miles Exeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter — 13 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 17 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, 19 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 Down St Mary
From Down St Mary the nearest practice is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, 12.9 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. 19 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (15.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 11 of the practices around Down St Mary list clear aligners, the nearest 13.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Down St Mary are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 13.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Down St Mary to Whitehall 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 340 to 670 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £300 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Down St Mary
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Orthodontist in Down St Mary: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Down St Mary often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It connects local orthodontic research in Down St Mary with the wider Devon area.
Local context for Down St Mary
Heading east for around 1 km brings you to Morchard Road, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Morchard Road, Clannaborough, Kelland Court, Zeal Monachorum, Lapford, and Copplestone as well as this one.
Area profile for Down St Mary
Down St Mary — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Down St Mary's under-16 share sits at 14.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,660 residents in the neighbourhood around Down St Mary, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Down St Mary usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Down St Mary sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Down St Mary is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 32 miles away.
Practice signals around Down St Mary
There is no orthodontist on our records in Down St Mary itself. The nearest we do hold are Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 13 miles away; Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 13 miles away; and Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 17 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Down St Mary
Patients in Down St Mary have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Down St Mary
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Down St Mary
Orthodontic treatment in Down St Mary is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Down St Mary
Treatment in Down St Mary runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Down St Mary. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Down St Mary
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Down St Mary, Devon, these local links help you keep browsing. This page links onward to Morchard Road, Clannaborough, Kelland Court, Zeal Monachorum, Lapford, and Copplestone for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Down St Mary
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Down St Mary often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Down St Mary?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Down St Mary is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 12.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Exeter Orthodontic Practice (13.2 miles) and Contemporary Dental (13.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Down St Mary?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Down St Mary, 0 practices within 10 miles and 19 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in South Molton, 12.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Down St Mary?
The nearest practice to Down St Mary that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 13.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (15.6 miles) and Torrington Dental Practice (17.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Down St Mary, Devon?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Down St Mary, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.