Orthodontic practices near Foxhayes
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Foxhayes, 15 practices within 10 and 28 practices within 20. The closest is Contemporary Dental in Exeter, 0.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 0.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 0.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 0.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 1.0 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 1.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 1.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 1.6 miles east | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 1.6 miles 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 Foxhayes with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 0.6 miles east; the next are Topsham (4.8 miles south-east) and Exmouth (9.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 0.6 miles east |
| Topsham | 2 | 4.8 miles south-east |
| Exmouth | 2 | 9.7 miles south-east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 10.9 miles south |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 12.0 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 14.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Foxhayes
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 14.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 14.0 miles south |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 17.5 miles south |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 14.1 miles south |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 1.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Foxhayes at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Exeter |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,455 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 28.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,188 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 28th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Thomas Hall School — 0.8 miles West Exe School — 1.7 miles Isca Academy — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,520 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Contemporary Dental, Exeter — under a mile Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 5 miles Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd, Exmouth — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 28 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 Foxhayes
Foxhayes has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Contemporary Dental in Exeter is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 28.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (3.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Foxhayes list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Foxhayes are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 33 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Foxhayes
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Orthodontist in Foxhayes: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Foxhayes understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Foxhayes or another part of Devon.
Nearby location pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Exwick, Redhills, St. Thomas, Nadderwater, Duryard, and Exeter.
Practice signals around Foxhayes
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Foxhayes. The nearest recorded are Contemporary Dental in Exeter, under a mile away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 5 miles away; and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 10 miles away.
Foxhayes in numbers
Exwick is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Foxhayes.
What official data says about Foxhayes
Foxhayes is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 15.5% of Foxhayes's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Foxhayes, 6% of the 1,455 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Foxhayes has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Foxhayes attend schools such as Thomas Hall School (0.8 miles) and West Exe School (1.7 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Foxhayes sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Foxhayes is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in Foxhayes Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Foxhayes has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in Foxhayes — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Foxhayes — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Foxhayes sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,455 residents in the neighbourhood around Foxhayes, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Foxhayes has more choice than 83% of towns in England. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Foxhayes are served by secondary schools including Thomas Hall School (0.8 miles) and West Exe School (1.7 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Foxhayes's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Foxhayes is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Foxhayes. The nearest recorded are Contemporary Dental in Exeter, under a mile away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 5 miles away; and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 10 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Foxhayes
Orthodontic treatment in Foxhayes is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Foxhayes
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Foxhayes
Provision in Foxhayes varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Foxhayes sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Foxhayes's under-16 share sits at 15.5%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,455 residents in Foxhayes's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Foxhayes has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Foxhayes are Thomas Hall School (0.8 miles) and West Exe School (1.7 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Foxhayes sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Foxhayes is about 33 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Foxhayes. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Foxhayes
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Foxhayes, Devon. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Exwick, Redhills, St. Thomas, Nadderwater, Duryard, and Exeter.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Foxhayes
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Foxhayes often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Foxhayes?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Foxhayes is Contemporary Dental in Exeter, about 0.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Exeter Orthodontic Practice (0.7 miles) and Life Dental & Wellbeing (0.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Foxhayes?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Foxhayes, 15 practices within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Foxhayes?
The nearest practice to Foxhayes that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 0.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (3.1 miles) and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (9.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Foxhayes, Devon?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Foxhayes, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.