Orthodontic practices near Great Weeke
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Great Weeke; 31 practices within 20. The closest is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, 11.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 11.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 11.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 13.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 13.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 13.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 13.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 13.4 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 13.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Great Weeke with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashburton, 11.0 miles south; the next are Exeter (13.0 miles east) and Newton Abbot (13.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | 2 | 11.0 miles south |
| Exeter | 12 | 13.0 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 13.5 miles south-east |
| Topsham | 2 | 15.5 miles east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 16.7 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 17.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Great Weeke
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is South Devon Dental in Torquay (5.0 from 820 reviews), 19.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 19.5 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 13.5 miles south-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 17.3 miles south-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 13.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Great Weeke at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West 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 | 12% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,540 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 21.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 51 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 740th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 22 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 11 miles Exeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter — 13 miles Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening, Newton Abbot — 14 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, 31 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 Great Weeke
From Great Weeke the nearest practice is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, 11 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. 31 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (14.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Great Weeke list clear aligners, the nearest 11 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Great Weeke are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 11 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Great Weeke to Moor Dental & Implant Clinic 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 290 to 570 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £255 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Great Weeke
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Orthodontist in Great Weeke: People weighing up braces or aligners in Great Weeke can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Great Weeke or another part of Devon.
A quick look at Great Weeke
Chagford is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-west of Great Weeke.
Local orthodontic signals in Great Weeke
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Great Weeke. The closest on record are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 11 miles away; Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 13 miles away; and Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening in Newton Abbot, about 14 miles away.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Chagford, Lettaford, Murchington, Drewsteignton, North Bovey, and Teigncombe.
The local picture in Great Weeke
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Great Weeke sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 12% of residents under 16, Great Weeke skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 1,540 residents in Great Weeke's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Great Weeke 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). By national deprivation ranking, Great Weeke is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Great Weeke is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 22 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Great Weeke
Many people in Great Weeke delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Great Weeke follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Great Weeke
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Great Weeke 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.
Treatment Options in Great Weeke — Local Context
Not every practice near Great Weeke offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Great Weeke is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Great Weeke falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Great Weeke's under-16 share, 12%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Great Weeke, 5.5% of the 1,540 residents are aged 10 to 15, below 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 Great Weeke; 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. National deprivation data puts Great Weeke close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Great Weeke is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 22 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Great Weeke itself. The closest on record are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 11 miles away; Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 13 miles away; and Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening in Newton Abbot, about 14 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 Great Weeke. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Great Weeke
These local links are here for anyone comparing Great Weeke, Devon against nearby alternatives. Nearby pages covering Chagford, Lettaford, Murchington, Drewsteignton, North Bovey, and Teigncombe may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Great Weeke
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Great Weeke often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Great Weeke?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Great Weeke is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 11.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (11.0 miles) and Exeter Orthodontic Practice (13.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Great Weeke?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Great Weeke, 0 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ashburton, 11.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Great Weeke?
The nearest practice to Great Weeke that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 11.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Exeter Orthodontic Practice (13.0 miles) and Devon Square Surgery (13.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Great Weeke, Devon?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Great Weeke, Devon?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.