Orthodontic practices near Dulford
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Dulford; 25 practices within 20. The closest is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 10.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 10.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 11.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 11.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 11.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
| Centre for Womens HealthExeter | 11.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (33 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 11.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 12.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 12.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dulford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Langford Budville, 10.5 miles north-east; the next are Exeter (11.5 miles south-west) and Topsham (12.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Langford Budville | 1 | 10.5 miles north-east |
| Exeter | 12 | 11.5 miles south-west |
| Topsham | 2 | 12.5 miles south-west |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 14.0 miles south |
| Taunton | 5 | 14.7 miles north-east |
| Exmouth | 2 | 15.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dulford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 11.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 11.9 miles south-west |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 12.3 miles south-west |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 4.9 (825 reviews) | 15.9 miles south |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 12.2 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dulford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,451 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 24.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 59 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 708th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cullompton Community College — 3.3 miles Uffculme School — 4.7 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Wellington Dental Practice, Langford Budville — 10 miles Inspired Dental Care, Exeter — 12 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 12 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, 25 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 10 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 Dulford
From Dulford the nearest practice is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 10.5 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. 25 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (11.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Dulford list clear aligners, the nearest 10.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Dulford are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 10.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Dulford to Wellington 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 270 to 550 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 270 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dulford
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Dulford, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Dulford and the wider Devon area.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Kerswell, Clyst William, Fordmoor, Norman's Green, Lower Tale, and Higher Tale.
Practice data for Dulford
There is no orthodontist on our records in Dulford itself. The nearest recorded are Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 10 miles away; Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 12 miles away; and Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 12 miles away.
About Dulford
Kerswell is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-east of Dulford.
The local picture in Dulford
Officially, Dulford is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Dulford falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Dulford's under-16 share sits at 17.4%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.7% of the 1,451 residents in Dulford's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Dulford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Dulford are served by secondary schools including Cullompton Community College (3.3 miles) and Uffculme School (4.7 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Dulford sits among the less deprived areas of England.
The Orthodontic Journey in Dulford
Orthodontic treatment in Dulford 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Dulford
Dulford has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — mydentist — is about 10 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Dulford — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 17.4% of Dulford's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.7% of the 1,451 residents in Dulford's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Dulford; the nearest is about 11 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Dulford attend schools such as Cullompton Community College (3.3 miles) and Uffculme School (4.7 miles). Dulford's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Dulford
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Dulford has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
How to Choose in Dulford
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Dulford practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dulford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dulford
If Dulford, Devon is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Kerswell, Clyst William, Fordmoor, Norman's Green, Lower Tale, and Higher Tale.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Dulford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dulford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dulford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dulford is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 10.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Inspired Dental Care (11.5 miles) and Exeter NHS Dental Access Centre (11.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dulford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Dulford, 0 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Langford Budville, 10.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dulford?
The nearest practice to Dulford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 10.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (11.5 miles) and Exeter Orthodontic Practice (12.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dulford, Devon?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dulford, Devon?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.