Orthodontic practices near Down Thomas
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Down Thomas, 14 practices within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, 3.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth City Centre Dental PracticePlymouth | 3.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (181 reviews) |
| Clark House DentalPlymouth | 3.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (45 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 3.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 3.7 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 4.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 4.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Mount Wise Dental PracticePlymouth | 4.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.6 (24 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Down Thomas with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 3.2 miles north-west; the next are Saltash (6.5 miles north-west) and Totnes (19.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 3.2 miles north-west |
| Saltash | 1 | 6.5 miles north-west |
| Totnes | 2 | 19.7 miles east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 19.8 miles north-east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 22.2 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 24.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Down Thomas
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), 3.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 3.7 miles north-west |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 6.5 miles north-west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 5.0 miles north-west |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 19.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Down Thomas at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Hams |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 9.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,388 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5% aged 16 to 24 and 16.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 156 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 206th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.2 miles away, closer than 55% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Coombe Dean School — 2.0 miles Plymstock School — 2.3 miles Millbay Academy — 3.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,515 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, Plymouth — 3 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 6 miles Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes — 20 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 17 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 Thomas
Down Thomas is 3.2 miles from Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 17.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clark House Dental (3.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (4.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Down Thomas list clear aligners, the nearest 3.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Down Thomas are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, 3.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Down Thomas
Devon12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Down Thomas
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Down Thomas, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Down Thomas with the wider Devon area.
Down Thomas in numbers
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Gabber, the closest linked location.
Practice data for Down Thomas
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Down Thomas. The nearest recorded are Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, about 3 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 6 miles away; and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 20 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
For a broader view, related location pages cover Gabber, Wembury Point, Heybrook Bay, Staddiscombe, Wembury, and Goosewell as well as this one.
What official data says about Down Thomas
By ONS classification, Down Thomas falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. With just 9.5% of residents under 16, Down Thomas skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,388 residents in the neighbourhood around Down Thomas, 3.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Down Thomas is better served than 72% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Down Thomas are served by secondary schools including Coombe Dean School (2.0 miles) and Plymstock School (2.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Down Thomas falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Down Thomas is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Down Thomas
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Down Thomas has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Down Thomas
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Down Thomas — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Down Thomas
Orthodontic treatment in Down Thomas 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Down Thomas
What's available in Down Thomas depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Down Thomas is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Down Thomas sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 9.5% of Down Thomas's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.9% of the 1,388 residents in Down Thomas's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Down Thomas is better served than 72% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Down Thomas are Coombe Dean School (2.0 miles) and Plymstock School (2.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Down Thomas sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Down Thomas is about 6 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Down Thomas. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Down Thomas
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Down Thomas, Devon with surrounding locations. Other local pages worth browsing include Gabber, Wembury Point, Heybrook Bay, Staddiscombe, Wembury, and Goosewell.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Down Thomas
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Down Thomas often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Down Thomas?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Down Thomas is Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, about 3.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Clark House Dental (3.3 miles) and Dental & Implant Centre (3.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Down Thomas?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Down Thomas, 14 practices within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Down Thomas?
The nearest practice to Down Thomas that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, about 3.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth (4.1 miles) and Plymouth Orthodontics (4.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Down Thomas, Devon?
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 Down Thomas, Devon?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.