Orthodontic practices near Fordton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Fordton; 12 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 6.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 6.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 6.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 6.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 6.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 6.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 6.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 7.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 7.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fordton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 6.2 miles south-east; the next are Topsham (10.4 miles south-east) and Exmouth (15.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 6.2 miles south-east |
| Topsham | 2 | 10.4 miles south-east |
| Exmouth | 2 | 15.1 miles south-east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 15.9 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 17.4 miles south |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 17.5 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 Fordton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 17.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 17.4 miles south |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 17.4 miles south |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 6.5 miles south-east |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 8.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fordton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mid 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 22.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,587 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 35.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,085 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 426th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth's — 1.1 miles Thomas Hall School — 5.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,096 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Exeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter — 6 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 10 miles Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd, Exmouth — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 24 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 Fordton
The nearest practice to Fordton is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 6.2 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 are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 24.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (8.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Fordton list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 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 Fordton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 6.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Fordton to Exeter Orthodontic Practice is roughly 15 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 19.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fordton
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Orthodontist in Fordton: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Fordton keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Devon.
What official data says about Fordton
Officially, Fordton is categorised as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Fordton. 22.7% of Fordton's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around Fordton, 8.2% of the 2,587 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Fordton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Fordton are Queen Elizabeth's (1.1 miles) and Thomas Hall School (5.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Fordton sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Fordton is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Fordton at a glance
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Crediton, the closest linked location.
Useful local orthodontic context for Fordton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Fordton. The nearest we do hold are Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 6 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 10 miles away; and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 15 miles away.
Widen your local search
Pages for Crediton, Salmonhutch, Uton, Hookway, Venny Tedburn, and Lower Creedy follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Fordton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Fordton helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Fordton follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Fordton
The orthodontic landscape in Fordton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Fordton offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fordton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fordton
These links help widen your research beyond Fordton, Devon if you're open to travelling a little further. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Crediton, Salmonhutch, Uton, Hookway, Venny Tedburn, and Lower Creedy.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Fordton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fordton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fordton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fordton is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 6.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Contemporary Dental (6.2 miles) and Life Dental & Wellbeing (6.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fordton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Fordton, 12 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Exeter, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fordton?
The nearest practice to Fordton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 6.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (8.6 miles) and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (15.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fordton, Devon?
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 Fordton, Devon?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.