Orthodontic practices near Fairy Cross
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Fairy Cross, 4 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 3.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 3.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 3.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 6.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 9.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 10.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 11.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 11.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 11.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fairy Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bideford, 3.4 miles east; the next are Great Torrington (6.7 miles south-east) and Barnstaple (9.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bideford | 2 | 3.4 miles east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 6.7 miles south-east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 9.4 miles north-east |
| South Molton | 1 | 19.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fairy Cross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Next Wave Dental in Barnstaple (5.0 from 66 reviews), 11.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 11.4 miles north-east |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 6.7 miles south-east |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 19.3 miles east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 10.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fairy Cross 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 | 14% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,753 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 42 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Devon | 228th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.4 miles away, closer than 53% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Atlantic Academy — 2.6 miles Bideford College — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,697 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford — 3 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 7 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 11 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 Fairy Cross
The nearest practice to Fairy Cross is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 3.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (3.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Fairy Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 11.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Fairy Cross are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 3.4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fairy Cross
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Orthodontist in Fairy Cross: This page was put together for people in Fairy Cross who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Fairy Cross or another part of Devon.
What official data says about Fairy Cross
Fairy Cross — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Fairy Cross has a smaller share of children than most areas — 14% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Fairy Cross, 5.5% of the 1,753 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Fairy Cross attend schools such as Atlantic Academy (2.6 miles) and Bideford College (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Fairy Cross close to the England median.
Widen your local search
Nearby location pages including Alwington, Goldworthy, Horns Cross, Abbotsham, Parkham, and Buckland Brewer can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Fairy Cross at a glance
Alwington is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-east of Fairy Cross.
Practice data for Fairy Cross
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Fairy Cross itself. The nearest we do hold are Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 3 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 7 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 9 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Fairy Cross
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Fairy Cross helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fairy Cross
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Fairy Cross. Fairy Cross is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Fairy Cross's under-16 share, 14%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 1,753 residents in Fairy Cross's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Fairy Cross are served by secondary schools including Atlantic Academy (2.6 miles) and Bideford College (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Fairy Cross close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Fairy Cross
The orthodontic landscape in Fairy Cross offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Fairy Cross
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Fairy Cross — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fairy Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fairy Cross
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Fairy Cross, Devon, these local links help you keep browsing. For a broader comparison, pages for Alwington, Goldworthy, Horns Cross, Abbotsham, Parkham, and Buckland Brewer follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Fairy Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fairy Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fairy Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fairy Cross is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 3.4 miles to the east. The next closest are The Quay Dental Practice (3.5 miles) and Torrington Dental Practice (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fairy Cross?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Fairy Cross, 4 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fairy Cross?
The nearest practice to Fairy Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 3.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Torrington Dental Practice (6.7 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (9.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fairy Cross, Devon?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fairy Cross, Devon?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.