Orthodontic practices near East Allington
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of East Allington; 4 practices within 10 and 29 practices within 20. The closest is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 6.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 6.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| AirlocumDartmouth | 7.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (92 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 8.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 8.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 10.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 10.9 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 11.7 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 13.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (534 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to East Allington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dartmouth, 6.2 miles east; the next are Totnes (8.0 miles north) and Torquay (10.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 2 | 6.2 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 8.0 miles north |
| Torquay | 4 | 10.6 miles north-east |
| Paignton | 2 | 10.9 miles north-east |
| Cockington | 1 | 13.0 miles north-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 13.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of East Allington
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), 10.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 10.6 miles north-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 15.6 miles north |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 13.0 miles north-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 15.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
East Allington 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 | 20.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,771 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 27.4% 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 | 50 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 426th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsbridge Academy — 3.6 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic, Dartmouth — 6 miles Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic, Totnes — 8 miles South Devon Dental, Torquay — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 29 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 East Allington
From East Allington the nearest practice is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 6.2 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 29.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Expert Smile (11.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around East Allington list clear aligners, the nearest 8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around East Allington are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 6.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 18 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from East Allington to Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 15 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 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 East Allington
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Orthodontist in East Allington: Before booking anything in East Allington, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Devon.
Local treatment availability around East Allington
No orthodontic practice is recorded in East Allington. The nearest recorded are Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 6 miles away; Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 8 miles away; and South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 11 miles away.
The local picture in East Allington
East Allington — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. East Allington's under-16 share sits at 20.9%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 2,771 residents in East Allington's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. People in East Allington usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near East Allington attend schools such as Kingsbridge Academy (3.6 miles). National deprivation data puts East Allington close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to East Allington is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Related pages for Cole's Cross, Woodleigh, Goveton, Hutcherleigh, Grimpstonleigh, and Ledstone are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Facts about East Allington
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The Orthodontic Journey in East Allington
Starting orthodontic treatment in East Allington can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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 East Allington
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around East Allington. East Allington is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 20.9% of East Allington's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,771 residents in the neighbourhood around East Allington, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. East Allington has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in East Allington are served by secondary schools including Kingsbridge Academy (3.6 miles). East Allington sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, East Allington is about 18 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in East Allington
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, East Allington has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in East Allington — Local Context
Provision in East Allington varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. East Allington is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 20.9% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around East Allington, 7.6% of the 2,771 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. East Allington has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to East Allington are Kingsbridge Academy (3.6 miles). East Allington sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to East Allington is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 18 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in East Allington itself. The nearest recorded are Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 6 miles away; Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 8 miles away; and South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 11 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around East Allington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around East Allington
This part of the page places East Allington, Devon in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Other local pages worth browsing include Cole's Cross, Woodleigh, Goveton, Hutcherleigh, Grimpstonleigh, and Ledstone.
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Frequently Asked Questions in East Allington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in East Allington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to East Allington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to East Allington is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 6.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Airlocum (7.0 miles) and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (8.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near East Allington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of East Allington, 4 practices within 10 miles and 29 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dartmouth, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near East Allington?
The nearest practice to East Allington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 6.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (8.0 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (8.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in East Allington, Devon?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in East Allington, Devon?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.