Orthodontic practices near Gittisham
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Gittisham; 25 practices within 20. The closest is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 10.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 10.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 12.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
| Devon Teeth straightening ClinicTopsham | 12.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| The Whyte House Dental GroupTopsham | 12.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (409 reviews) |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 12.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
| Dental 397Exeter | 12.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (166 reviews) |
| Centre for Womens HealthExeter | 12.9 miles west | – | – | – | 4.1 (33 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 13.0 miles west | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Gittisham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Budleigh Salterton, 10.5 miles south; the next are Exeter (12.2 miles south-west) and Topsham (12.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 10.5 miles south |
| Exeter | 12 | 12.2 miles south-west |
| Topsham | 2 | 12.3 miles south-west |
| Exmouth | 2 | 13.6 miles south-west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 13.8 miles north |
| Taunton | 5 | 16.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Gittisham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 13.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 13.5 miles west |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 12.8 miles south-west |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 4.9 (825 reviews) | 13.6 miles south-west |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 13.8 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Gittisham 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,593 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 26.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 71 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 708th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Honiton Community College — 2.3 miles The King's School — 3.4 miles Sidmouth College — 5.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 637 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ashbury Dental Care, Budleigh Salterton — 10 miles Inspired Dental Care, Exeter — 12 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 12 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, 25 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 9 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 Gittisham
From Gittisham the nearest practice is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 10.5 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. 25 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (12.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Gittisham list clear aligners, the nearest 10.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Gittisham are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, 12.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Gittisham to Ashbury Dental Care 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 270 to 550 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 270 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Gittisham
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Orthodontist in Gittisham: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Gittisham often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Gittisham itself or elsewhere in Devon.
Local treatment availability around Gittisham
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Gittisham itself. The nearest recorded are Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 10 miles away; Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 12 miles away; and Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 12 miles away.
Area profile for Gittisham
Officially, Gittisham is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Gittisham falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Gittisham's under-16 share sits at 16.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 2,593 residents in Gittisham's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Gittisham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Gittisham attend schools such as Honiton Community College (2.3 miles) and The King's School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Gittisham's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Local snapshot of Gittisham
Just around 1 km north-east, Hamlet is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Hamlet, Heathpark, Buckerell, Awliscombe, Fenny Bridges, and Alfington as well as this one.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Gittisham
Orthodontic treatment in Gittisham is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Gittisham runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Gittisham Explained
Patients in Gittisham have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Gittisham — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Gittisham directly, though mydentist (about 9 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Officially, Gittisham is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Gittisham. Census figures show 16.6% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Gittisham, 6.3% of the 2,593 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 Gittisham; the nearest is about 11 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Gittisham are served by secondary schools including Honiton Community College (2.3 miles) and The King's School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Gittisham's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Gittisham itself. The nearest recorded are Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 10 miles away; Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 12 miles away; and Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 12 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Gittisham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Gittisham
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Gittisham, Devon within a broader nearby area. You can keep exploring with related pages for Hamlet, Heathpark, Buckerell, Awliscombe, Fenny Bridges, and Alfington.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Gittisham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gittisham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gittisham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gittisham is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 10.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Inspired Dental Care (12.2 miles) and Devon Teeth straightening Clinic (12.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Gittisham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Gittisham, 0 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Budleigh Salterton, 10.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gittisham?
The nearest practice to Gittisham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 12.2 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (13.8 miles) and Wellington Dental Practice (13.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gittisham, Devon?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Gittisham, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.