Orthodontic practices near Drewsteignton
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Drewsteignton; 27 practices within 20. The closest is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 11.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 11.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 11.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 11.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 11.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 11.7 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 11.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 12.2 miles east | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 12.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Drewsteignton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 11.3 miles east; the next are Ashburton (12.8 miles south) and Topsham (14.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 11.3 miles east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 12.8 miles south |
| Topsham | 2 | 14.2 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 14.3 miles south-east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 16.4 miles south-east |
| Exmouth | 2 | 17.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Drewsteignton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 14.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 14.3 miles south-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 18.2 miles south-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 14.3 miles south-east |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 11.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Drewsteignton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,760 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 25 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 758th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 24 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Exeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter — 11 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 13 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 14 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, 27 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 Drewsteignton
From Drewsteignton the nearest practice is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 11.3 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. 27 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (13.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Drewsteignton list clear aligners, the nearest 11.3 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 Drewsteignton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 11.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Drewsteignton to Exeter Orthodontic 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 590 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £265 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Drewsteignton
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Local treatment availability around Drewsteignton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Drewsteignton itself. The nearest recorded are Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 11 miles away; Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 13 miles away; and Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 14 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Crockernwell, Hittisleigh, Hittisleigh Barton, Great Weeke, Moretonhampstead, and Chagford.
Area profile for Drewsteignton
Drewsteignton is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Drewsteignton's under-16 share sits at 15.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,760 residents in the neighbourhood around Drewsteignton, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Drewsteignton 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. By national deprivation ranking, Drewsteignton is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Drewsteignton is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 24 miles away.
Drewsteignton at a glance
Heading north-east for around 3 km brings you to Crockernwell, the closest linked location.
Orthodontic Treatments in Drewsteignton
The orthodontic landscape in Drewsteignton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Drewsteignton
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Drewsteignton — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Drewsteignton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Drewsteignton helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Drewsteignton 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 Drewsteignton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Drewsteignton
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Drewsteignton, Devon with surrounding locations. For a broader comparison, pages for Crockernwell, Hittisleigh, Hittisleigh Barton, Great Weeke, Moretonhampstead, and Chagford follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Drewsteignton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Drewsteignton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Drewsteignton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Drewsteignton is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 11.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Contemporary Dental (11.3 miles) and Life Dental & Wellbeing (11.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Drewsteignton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Drewsteignton, 0 practices within 10 miles and 27 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Exeter, 11.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Drewsteignton?
The nearest practice to Drewsteignton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 11.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (12.8 miles) and Inspired Dental Care (13.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Drewsteignton, Devon?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Drewsteignton, Devon?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.