Orthodontic practices near Ebford
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Ebford, 18 practices within 10 and 31 practices within 20. The closest is Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, 1.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Teeth straightening ClinicTopsham | 1.2 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| The Whyte House Dental GroupTopsham | 1.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (409 reviews) |
| Dental 397Exeter | 2.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (166 reviews) |
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 2.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 2.9 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
| Centre for Womens HealthExeter | 3.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (33 reviews) |
| Victoria Road Dental Practice LtdExmouth | 4.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (809 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 4.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ebford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Topsham, 1.2 miles west; the next are Exeter (2.8 miles north-west) and Exmouth (4.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Topsham | 2 | 1.2 miles west |
| Exeter | 12 | 2.8 miles north-west |
| Exmouth | 2 | 4.3 miles south |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 6.1 miles south-east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 6.9 miles south |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 12.6 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ebford
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), 17.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 17.8 miles south |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 12.6 miles south-west |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 15.1 miles south |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 12.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ebford 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 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,774 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 26.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 140 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 60th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Peter's Church of England Aided School — 3.2 miles Isca Academy — 3.6 miles Matford Brook Academy — 3.8 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 1 miles Dental 397, Exeter — 3 miles Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd, Exmouth — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 31 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 Ebford
Ebford is 1.2 miles from Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 31.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (2.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Ebford list clear aligners, the nearest 2.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ebford are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, 2.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 35 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ebford
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Orthodontist in Ebford: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Ebford keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Devon.
Ebford in numbers
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Clyst St George, the closest linked location.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Clyst St George, Clyst St Mary, Lympstone, Topsham, Powderham, and Woodbury.
Area profile for Ebford
Ebford is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,774 residents in the neighbourhood around Ebford, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Ebford has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% of towns in England. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Ebford are St Peter's Church of England Aided School (3.2 miles) and Isca Academy (3.6 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Ebford sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ebford is about 35 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Local treatment availability around Ebford
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ebford. The nearest we do hold are Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about a mile away; Dental 397 in Exeter, about 3 miles away; and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 4 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Ebford
The orthodontic landscape in Ebford offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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 Ebford
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Ebford — 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 Ebford
Orthodontic treatment in Ebford is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ebford
Orthodontic practices in and around Ebford vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. By ONS classification, Ebford falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ebford falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Ebford's under-16 share sits at 15.5%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,774 residents in the neighbourhood around Ebford, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Ebford has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Ebford are served by secondary schools including St Peter's Church of England Aided School (3.2 miles) and Isca Academy (3.6 miles). Ebford's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ebford is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 35 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ebford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ebford
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Ebford, Devon alone. Related nearby location pages such as Clyst St George, Clyst St Mary, Lympstone, Topsham, Powderham, and Woodbury can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ebford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ebford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ebford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ebford is Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 1.2 miles to the west. The next closest are The Whyte House Dental Group (1.2 miles) and Dental 397 (2.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ebford?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Ebford, 18 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ebford?
The nearest practice to Ebford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 2.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (4.3 miles) and Exeter Orthodontic Practice (5.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ebford, 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 Ebford, 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.