Orthodontic practices near Frankaborough
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Frankaborough; 1 practice within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 18.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 18.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 20.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 20.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 21.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 21.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 21.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 22.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 22.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Frankaborough with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 18.4 miles north; the next are Saltash (20.6 miles south) and Plymouth (20.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 18.4 miles north |
| Saltash | 1 | 20.6 miles south |
| Plymouth | 13 | 20.7 miles south |
| Bideford | 2 | 22.2 miles north |
| Ashburton | 2 | 26.3 miles south-east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 26.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Frankaborough at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torridge |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,851 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% 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 | 19 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 964th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 21 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Launceston College — 5.9 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 18 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 21 miles Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — 21 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 1 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 Frankaborough
Frankaborough is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 18.4 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 1 practice is within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (20.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (22.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Frankaborough list clear aligners, the nearest 20.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Frankaborough are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 18.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 21 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Frankaborough to Torrington Dental Practice is roughly 40 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 480 to 960 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £215 to £430 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 290 to 480 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Frankaborough
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Frankaborough, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Devon, not just Frankaborough.
Local orthodontic signals in Frankaborough
There is no orthodontist on our records in Frankaborough itself. The closest on record are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 18 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 21 miles away; and Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 21 miles away.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Thorne Moor, Virginstow, Ashwater, Broadwoodwidger, Ashmill, and Higher Prestacott can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
About Frankaborough
Just around 2 km north-west, Virginstow is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Frankaborough
Officially, Frankaborough is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Frankaborough falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.1% of Frankaborough's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Frankaborough, 5.8% of the 1,851 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Frankaborough has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 18 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Frankaborough are served by secondary schools including Launceston College (5.9 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Frankaborough sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Frankaborough is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 21 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Frankaborough
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Frankaborough has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Frankaborough
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Frankaborough — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Frankaborough
Orthodontic treatment in Frankaborough 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Frankaborough — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Frankaborough. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Frankaborough
This section helps connect Frankaborough, Devon to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. This page links onward to Thorne Moor, Virginstow, Ashwater, Broadwoodwidger, Ashmill, and Higher Prestacott for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Frankaborough
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Frankaborough often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Frankaborough?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Frankaborough is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 18.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (20.6 miles) and Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (20.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Frankaborough?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Frankaborough, 0 practices within 10 miles and 1 practice within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 18.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Frankaborough?
The nearest practice to Frankaborough that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 18.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (20.6 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (21.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Frankaborough, 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 Frankaborough, Devon?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.