Orthodontic practices near Fortescue
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Fortescue; 3 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 5.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 5.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 9.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (825 reviews) |
| Victoria Road Dental Practice LtdExmouth | 9.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (809 reviews) |
| Devon Teeth straightening ClinicTopsham | 10.4 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| The Whyte House Dental GroupTopsham | 10.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (409 reviews) |
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 11.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
| Dental 397Exeter | 11.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (166 reviews) |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 11.7 miles 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 Fortescue with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Budleigh Salterton, 5.3 miles south-west; the next are Exmouth (9.2 miles south-west) and Topsham (10.4 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Exmouth | 2 | 9.2 miles south-west |
| Topsham | 2 | 10.4 miles west |
| Exeter | 12 | 11.3 miles west |
| Dawlish | 1 | 12.8 miles south-west |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 19.8 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fortescue
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 19.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 19.8 miles south-west |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 19.8 miles south-west |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 13.2 miles west |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 11.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fortescue 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 10.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,099 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 14.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 62 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 373rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sidmouth College — 0.5 miles The King's School — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 825 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ashbury Dental Care, Budleigh Salterton — 5 miles Fairfield House Dental Surgery, Exmouth — 9 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 21 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 Fortescue
The nearest practice to Fortescue is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 5.3 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 21.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (11.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Fortescue list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 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 Fortescue are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, 9.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Fortescue to Ashbury Dental Care is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fortescue
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Orthodontist in Fortescue: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Fortescue? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Devon.
Local snapshot of Fortescue
Just under 1 km north, Sid is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
For a broader view, related location pages cover Sid, Lower Woolbrook, Sidmouth, Eastern Town, Sidford, and Western Town as well as this one.
The local picture in Fortescue
Fortescue is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 10.1% of Fortescue's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 2,099 residents in the neighbourhood around Fortescue, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Fortescue usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Fortescue are Sidmouth College (0.5 miles) and The King's School (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Fortescue sits among the less deprived areas of England.
Practice signals around Fortescue
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Fortescue. The nearest we do hold are Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 5 miles away; Fairfield House Dental Surgery in Exmouth, about 9 miles away; and Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 10 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Fortescue
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Fortescue 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Fortescue 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.
The Orthodontic Journey in Fortescue
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Fortescue 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
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Fortescue — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fortescue. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fortescue
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Fortescue, Devon within a broader nearby area. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Sid, Lower Woolbrook, Sidmouth, Eastern Town, Sidford, and Western Town.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fortescue
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fortescue often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fortescue?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fortescue is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 5.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Fairfield House Dental Surgery (9.2 miles) and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (9.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fortescue?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Fortescue, 3 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Budleigh Salterton, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fortescue?
The nearest practice to Fortescue that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 9.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (11.3 miles) and Exeter Orthodontic Practice (13.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fortescue, Devon?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fortescue, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.