Orthodontic practices near Edistone
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Edistone; 5 practices within 20. The closest is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 13.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 13.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 13.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 15.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 19.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 19.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 20.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 21.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 21.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Edistone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bideford, 13.1 miles east; the next are Great Torrington (15.5 miles east) and Barnstaple (19.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bideford | 2 | 13.1 miles east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 15.5 miles east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 19.0 miles east |
| South Molton | 1 | 29.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Edistone
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington (4.9 from 238 reviews), 15.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 15.5 miles east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 19.7 miles east |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) | 13.3 miles east |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 4.6 (27 reviews) | 19.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Edistone at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torridge |
| 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 | 17.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,674 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 847th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford — 13 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 16 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 19 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 5 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 Edistone
From Edistone the nearest practice is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 13.1 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. 5 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (13.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Edistone list clear aligners, the nearest 21 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 Edistone are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 13.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Edistone to Queen Annes Dental Practice is roughly 30 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 340 to 680 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £305 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Edistone
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Orthodontist in Edistone: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Edistone understand their options before committing to an appointment. It connects local orthodontic research in Edistone with the wider Devon area.
Local context for Edistone
The nearest other location we cover is Elmscott, around 1 km to the west.
What local practice data suggests in Edistone
There is no orthodontist on our records in Edistone itself. The closest on record are Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 13 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 16 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 19 miles away.
The local picture in Edistone
By ONS classification, Edistone falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Edistone falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 17.4% of Edistone's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Edistone, 6.9% of the 1,674 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Edistone usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Edistone's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Elmscott, Philham, Tosberry, Hardisworthy, Hartland, and Blagberry can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Orthodontic Treatments in Edistone
Patients in Edistone have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Treatment Options in Edistone — Local Context
Not every practice near Edistone offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. ONS classifies Edistone as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Edistone falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.4% of Edistone's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Edistone, 6.9% of the 1,674 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Edistone usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. National deprivation data puts Edistone close to the England median. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Edistone. The nearest recorded are Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 13 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 16 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 19 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Edistone
Starting orthodontic treatment in Edistone can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Edistone
Not every practice near Edistone offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Edistone's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Edistone. Census figures show 17.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Edistone, 6.9% of the 1,674 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Edistone usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Edistone's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Edistone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Edistone
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Edistone, Devon alone. You can also browse nearby location pages including Elmscott, Philham, Tosberry, Hardisworthy, Hartland, and Blagberry.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Edistone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Edistone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Edistone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Edistone is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 13.1 miles to the east. The next closest are The Quay Dental Practice (13.3 miles) and Torrington Dental Practice (15.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Edistone?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Edistone, 0 practices within 10 miles and 5 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bideford, 13.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Edistone?
The nearest practice to Edistone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 13.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Torrington Dental Practice (15.5 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (19.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Edistone, Devon?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Edistone, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.