Orthodontic practices near Ellacombe
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Ellacombe, 15 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Parkhill Dental in Torquay, 0.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkhill DentalTorquay | 0.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (306 reviews) |
| Torbay HospitalTorquay | 1.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.9 (386 reviews) |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 2.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (534 reviews) |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 2.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINICTorquay | 2.2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 3.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 3.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ellacombe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Torquay, 0.6 miles south; the next are Cockington (2.1 miles west) and Paignton (2.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Torquay | 4 | 0.6 miles south |
| Cockington | 1 | 2.1 miles west |
| Paignton | 2 | 2.2 miles south-west |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 5.5 miles north-west |
| Totnes | 2 | 7.5 miles west |
| Dawlish | 1 | 8.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ellacombe
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), 3.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 3.3 miles south-west |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 5.6 miles north-west |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 2.1 miles west |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 5.5 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ellacombe at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torbay |
| 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 20.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,442 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 | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 32.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,668 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Torbay | 5th closest to an orthodontic practice of 28 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Torbay |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Spires College — 0.4 miles St Cuthbert Mayne School — 1.1 miles Torquay Academy — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,772 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 45 schools, 19,593 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Parkhill Dental, Torquay — under a mile Ocean Orthodontic Clinic, Cockington — 2 miles Expert Smile, Paignton — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 34 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | TQ1 |
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 Ellacombe
Ellacombe has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Parkhill Dental in Torquay is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Expert Smile (2.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Ellacombe list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ellacombe are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 26 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ellacombe
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Orthodontist in Ellacombe: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Ellacombe keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Ellacombe itself or elsewhere in Borough of Torbay.
More local pages to browse
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Babbacombe, St Marychurch, Wellswood, Plainmoor, Torquay, and Torre.
Area profile for Ellacombe
Ellacombe is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 20.3% of Ellacombe's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 1,442 residents in Ellacombe's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Borough of Torbay. Ellacombe has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 66% of towns in England. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Ellacombe attend schools such as The Spires College (0.4 miles) and St Cuthbert Mayne School (1.1 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 45 schools and 19,593 pupils in Ellacombe's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Ellacombe close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ellacombe is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 26 miles away.
Local context for Ellacombe
Wellswood is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Ellacombe.
What local practice data suggests in Ellacombe
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ellacombe. The nearest recorded are Parkhill Dental in Torquay, under a mile away; Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, about 2 miles away; and Expert Smile in Paignton, about 2 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Ellacombe
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ellacombe has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ellacombe
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Ellacombe
Orthodontic treatment in Ellacombe is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Ellacombe
Every case in Ellacombe follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ellacombe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ellacombe
These local links are here for anyone comparing Ellacombe, Borough of Torbay against nearby alternatives. For a broader comparison, pages for Babbacombe, St Marychurch, Wellswood, Plainmoor, Torquay, and Torre follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ellacombe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ellacombe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ellacombe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ellacombe is Parkhill Dental in Torquay, about 0.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Torbay Hospital (1.7 miles) and Ocean Orthodontic Clinic (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ellacombe?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Ellacombe, 15 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ellacombe?
The nearest practice to Ellacombe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, about 2.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (2.2 miles) and Devon Square Surgery (5.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ellacombe, Borough of Torbay?
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 Ellacombe, Borough of Torbay?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.