Orthodontic practices near Frost
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Frost; 19 practices within 20. The closest is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, 12.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 12.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 12.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 12.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 12.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 12.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 12.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 13.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 13.4 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 Frost with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is South Molton, 12.0 miles north; the next are Exeter (12.6 miles south-east) and Topsham (16.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| South Molton | 1 | 12.0 miles north |
| Exeter | 12 | 12.6 miles south-east |
| Topsham | 2 | 16.9 miles south-east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 18.6 miles west |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 19.8 miles north-west |
| Exmouth | 2 | 21.6 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 Frost
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 12.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 12.9 miles south-east |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 15.1 miles south-east |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 19.9 miles north-west |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 12.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Frost 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,870 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 21.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 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 | 792nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth's — 5.4 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 12 miles Exeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter — 13 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 19 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 Frost
From Frost the nearest practice is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, 12 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 19 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (15 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 10 of the practices around Frost list clear aligners, the nearest 12.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Frost are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 12.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Frost to Whitehall Dental Practice is roughly 25 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 310 to 620 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £140 to £280 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 310 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Frost
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Orthodontist in Frost: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Frost understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Devon.
Frost in numbers
Just under 1 km north, Morchard Bishop is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What official data says about Frost
Frost's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Frost. 15.1% of Frost's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Frost, 6.5% of the 1,870 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Frost; the nearest is about 12 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Frost are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth's (5.4 miles). National deprivation data puts Frost close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Frost is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 34 miles away.
Local treatment availability around Frost
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Frost itself. The nearest we do hold are Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 12 miles away; Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 13 miles away; and Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 17 miles away.
Widen your local search
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Morchard Bishop, Oldborough, Morchard Road, Copplestone, Down St Mary, and Clannaborough.
All Orthodontic Options in Frost Explained
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Frost
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Frost
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Frost
Not every practice near Frost offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Frost is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Frost's under-16 share sits at 15.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Frost, 6.5% of the 1,870 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Frost; the nearest is about 12 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Frost are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth's (5.4 miles). National deprivation data puts Frost close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Frost is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 34 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Frost. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Frost
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Frost, Devon alone. You can also browse nearby location pages including Morchard Bishop, Oldborough, Morchard Road, Copplestone, Down St Mary, and Clannaborough.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Frost
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Frost often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Frost?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Frost is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 12.0 miles to the north. The next closest are Exeter Orthodontic Practice (12.6 miles) and Contemporary Dental (12.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Frost?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Frost, 0 practices within 10 miles and 19 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in South Molton, 12.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Frost?
The nearest practice to Frost that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 12.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (15.0 miles) and Torrington Dental Practice (18.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Frost, Devon?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Frost, Devon?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.