Orthodontic practices near Forder Green
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Forder Green, 14 practices within 10 and 39 practices within 20. The closest is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 2.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 2.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 2.3 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 4.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 5.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Devon Square SurgeryNewton Abbot | 5.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (52 reviews) |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (797 reviews) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINICTorquay | 6.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Forder Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashburton, 2.2 miles north-west; the next are Totnes (4.5 miles south) and Newton Abbot (5.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | 2 | 2.2 miles north-west |
| Totnes | 2 | 4.5 miles south |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 5.0 miles north-east |
| Torquay | 4 | 6.4 miles east |
| Cockington | 1 | 6.5 miles east |
| Paignton | 2 | 7.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Forder Green
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), 7.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 7.6 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 5.1 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 6.5 miles east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 5.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Forder Green at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Teignbridge |
| 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 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,624 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 73 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 123rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.2 miles away, closer than 66% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | South Dartmoor Community College — 2.3 miles King Edward VI Community College — 4.3 miles Coombeshead Academy — 4.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 801 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Devon Dental Centre of Excellence, Ashburton — 2 miles Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes — 4 miles Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening, Newton Abbot — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 39 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 Forder Green
Forder Green is 2.2 miles from Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 39.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Expert Smile (7.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Forder Green list clear aligners, the nearest 2.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Forder Green are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 2.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Forder Green
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Orthodontist in Forder Green: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Forder Green understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Forder Green or another part of Devon.
Local provider signals in Forder Green
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Forder Green. The closest on record are Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 2 miles away; Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 4 miles away; and Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening in Newton Abbot, about 5 miles away.
Where Forder Green sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Woolston Green, around 2 km to the south.
Area profile for Forder Green
Forder Green is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 15.8% of Forder Green's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,624 residents in Forder Green's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Forder Green has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Forder Green attend schools such as South Dartmoor Community College (2.3 miles) and King Edward VI Community College (4.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Forder Green is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Forder Green is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Keep exploring nearby
Nearby location pages including Woolston Green, Broadhempston, Goodstone, Huxham's Cross Estate, Bickington, and Stormsdown can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Forder Green
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Forder Green helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Forder Green runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Forder Green
The orthodontic landscape in Forder Green offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Forder Green
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Forder Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Forder Green
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Frequently Asked Questions in Forder Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Forder Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Forder Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Forder Green is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 2.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic (2.3 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (4.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Forder Green?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Forder Green, 14 practices within 10 miles and 39 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Forder Green?
The nearest practice to Forder Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 2.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (4.5 miles) and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (5.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Forder Green, Devon?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Forder Green, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.