Orthodontic practices near Dunstone
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Dunstone; 2 practices within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 8.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 8.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| AirlocumDartmouth | 8.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (92 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 12.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 12.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 13.9 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 14.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 14.9 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| Parkhill DentalTorquay | 16.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (306 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dunstone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dartmouth, 8.1 miles north-east; the next are Totnes (12.5 miles north) and Torquay (13.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 2 | 8.1 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 12.5 miles north |
| Torquay | 4 | 13.9 miles north |
| Paignton | 2 | 14.0 miles north-east |
| Cockington | 1 | 16.6 miles north |
| Ashburton | 2 | 18.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dunstone
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is South Devon Dental in Torquay (5.0 from 820 reviews), 13.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 13.9 miles north |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 19.7 miles north |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 16.6 miles north |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 19.7 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dunstone 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,084 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 19.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 87 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 548th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsbridge Academy — 4.6 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic, Dartmouth — 8 miles Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic, Totnes — 12 miles South Devon Dental, Torquay — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 16 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 Dunstone
From Dunstone the nearest practice is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 8.1 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. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 16.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Expert Smile (14.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Dunstone list clear aligners, the nearest 12.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Dunstone are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 8.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Dunstone to Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 20 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 210 to 420 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £190 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dunstone
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Orthodontist in Dunstone: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Dunstone understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Devon.
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You can also compare treatment pages for South Allington, Kellaton, Beeson, Chivelstone, Stokenham, and Beesands if you are weighing up more than one location.
The local picture in Dunstone
Officially, Dunstone is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Dunstone falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Dunstone's under-16 share, 13.3%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 2,084 residents in the neighbourhood around Dunstone, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Dunstone; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Dunstone are Kingsbridge Academy (4.6 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Dunstone is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Dunstone is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 22 miles away.
Facts about Dunstone
The nearest other location we cover is South Allington, around 1 km to the south.
Local treatment availability around Dunstone
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Dunstone itself. The nearest recorded are Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 8 miles away; Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 12 miles away; and South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 14 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Dunstone
Many people in Dunstone delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Dunstone
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Dunstone. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Dunstone sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.3% of Dunstone's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 2,084 residents in the neighbourhood around Dunstone, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Dunstone; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Dunstone attend schools such as Kingsbridge Academy (4.6 miles). Dunstone sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Dunstone is about 22 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Dunstone
The orthodontic landscape in Dunstone offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Dunstone — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Dunstone — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Dunstone is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Dunstone. With just 13.3% of residents under 16, Dunstone skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 2,084 residents in the neighbourhood around Dunstone, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Dunstone has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Dunstone are served by secondary schools including Kingsbridge Academy (4.6 miles). Dunstone's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Dunstone is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 22 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Dunstone itself. The nearest we do hold are Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 8 miles away; Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 12 miles away; and South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 14 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dunstone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dunstone
If Dunstone, Devon is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can also browse nearby location pages including South Allington, Kellaton, Beeson, Chivelstone, Stokenham, and Beesands.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dunstone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dunstone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dunstone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dunstone is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 8.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Airlocum (8.5 miles) and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (12.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dunstone?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Dunstone, 2 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dartmouth, 8.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dunstone?
The nearest practice to Dunstone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 8.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (12.5 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (12.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dunstone, 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 Dunstone, Devon?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.