Orthodontic practices near Fordmoor
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Fordmoor; 1 practice within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, 9.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 9.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 10.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 10.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
| Centre for Womens HealthExeter | 10.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (33 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 10.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 10.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 10.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 10.6 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fordmoor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 9.9 miles south-west; the next are Topsham (10.9 miles south-west) and Langford Budville (12.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 9.9 miles south-west |
| Topsham | 2 | 10.9 miles south-west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 12.1 miles north-east |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 12.6 miles south |
| Exmouth | 2 | 14.3 miles south |
| Taunton | 5 | 16.3 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fordmoor
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 10.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 10.4 miles south-west |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 10.6 miles south-west |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 4.9 (825 reviews) | 14.3 miles south |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 10.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fordmoor 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 | 17.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,451 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 24.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 59 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 669th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cullompton Community College — 3.2 miles Cranbrook Education Campus — 5.1 miles The King's School — 5.2 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Inspired Dental Care, Exeter — 10 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 11 miles Wellington Dental Practice, Langford Budville — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 25 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 Fordmoor
The nearest practice to Fordmoor is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, 9.9 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 25.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (9.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Fordmoor list clear aligners, the nearest 9.9 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 Fordmoor are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, 9.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Fordmoor to Inspired Dental Care is roughly 20 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 260 to 510 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £230 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 260 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fordmoor
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Orthodontist in Fordmoor: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Fordmoor? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Devon.
Fordmoor in context
ONS classifies Fordmoor as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Fordmoor falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 17.4% of Fordmoor's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.7% of the 1,451 residents in Fordmoor's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Fordmoor; the nearest is about 10 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Fordmoor are Cullompton Community College (3.2 miles) and Cranbrook Education Campus (5.1 miles). National deprivation data ranks Fordmoor among England's less deprived areas.
Local provider signals in Fordmoor
There is no orthodontist on our records in Fordmoor itself. The nearest we do hold are Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 10 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 11 miles away; and Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 12 miles away.
Where Fordmoor sits locally
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Norman's Green, the closest linked location.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Norman's Green, Plymtree, Higher Tale, Higher Weaver, Clyst William, and Lower Tale may also help.
All Orthodontic Options in Fordmoor Explained
Patients in Fordmoor have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Fordmoor
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Fordmoor — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Fordmoor
Orthodontic treatment in Fordmoor is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fordmoor
Not every practice near Fordmoor offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Fordmoor sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.4% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.7% of the 1,451 residents in Fordmoor's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Fordmoor has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Fordmoor are served by secondary schools including Cullompton Community College (3.2 miles) and Cranbrook Education Campus (5.1 miles). National deprivation data ranks Fordmoor among England's less deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fordmoor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fordmoor
If Fordmoor, Devon is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. For a broader comparison, pages for Norman's Green, Plymtree, Higher Tale, Higher Weaver, Clyst William, and Lower Tale follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Fordmoor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fordmoor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fordmoor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fordmoor is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 9.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Exeter NHS Dental Access Centre (10.1 miles) and Barnstaple Health Centre (10.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fordmoor?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Fordmoor, 1 practice within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Exeter, 9.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fordmoor?
The nearest practice to Fordmoor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 9.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Exeter Orthodontic Practice (10.7 miles) and Wellington Dental Practice (12.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fordmoor, 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 Fordmoor, Devon?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.