Orthodontic practices near Fremington
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Fremington, 10 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, 2.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 2.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 2.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 3.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple | 4.1 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 4.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 4.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 4.4 miles east | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 4.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 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 Fremington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnstaple, 2.2 miles east; the next are Bideford (4.6 miles south-west) and Great Torrington (8.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple | 7 | 2.2 miles east |
| Bideford | 2 | 4.6 miles south-west |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 8.2 miles south |
| South Molton | 1 | 13.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fremington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Next Wave Dental in Barnstaple (5.0 from 66 reviews), 4.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 4.2 miles east |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 8.2 miles south |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 13.7 miles east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 2.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fremington at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 4,310 |
| Residents under 16 | 11.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,626 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 18.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 265 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 123rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.2 miles away, closer than 66% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Braunton Academy — 2.4 miles Pilton Community College — 3.3 miles The Park Community School — 3.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 828 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 2 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 5 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 11 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 Fremington
The nearest practice to Fremington is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, 2.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (4.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Fremington list clear aligners, the nearest 4.2 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 Fremington are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, 2.2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fremington
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Orthodontist in Fremington: Before booking anything in Fremington, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Devon and the surrounding area. Fremington — a small town with a population of around 4,310 — is covered on this page specifically.
Nearby location pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Bickleton, Yelland, Chivenor, Heanton Punchardon, Muddlebridge, and Instow Town as well as this one.
Area profile for Fremington
Fremington is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 11.7% of Fremington's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Fremington, 5.1% of the 1,626 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Fremington has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Fremington attend schools such as Braunton Academy (2.4 miles) and Pilton Community College (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Fremington among England's less deprived areas.
Practice data for Fremington
There is no orthodontist on our records in Fremington itself. The nearest recorded are Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 2 miles away; The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 5 miles away; and Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 8 miles away.
Facts about Fremington
With a population of roughly 4,310, Fremington is a small town within Devon. Yelland is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Fremington.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Fremington
Orthodontic treatment in Fremington 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fremington
Orthodontic practices in and around Fremington vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. ONS classifies Fremington as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 11.7% of Fremington's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,626 residents in the neighbourhood around Fremington, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Fremington has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Fremington attend schools such as Braunton Academy (2.4 miles) and Pilton Community College (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Fremington falls in a less deprived area than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Fremington Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Fremington has the full spectrum of options. 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 Fremington
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Fremington — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fremington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fremington
This section helps connect Fremington, Devon to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. For a broader comparison, pages for Bickleton, Yelland, Chivenor, Heanton Punchardon, Muddlebridge, and Instow Town follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fremington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fremington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fremington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fremington is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 2.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (2.8 miles) and Trinity Dental Centre (3.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fremington?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Fremington, 10 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fremington?
The nearest practice to Fremington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 2.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (2.8 miles) and Next Wave Dental (4.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fremington, 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 Fremington, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.