Orthodontic practices near Green Lane
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Green Lane, 9 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 4.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 4.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 6.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
| Devon Square SurgeryNewton Abbot | 6.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (52 reviews) |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 6.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (797 reviews) |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 9.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (534 reviews) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINICTorquay | 9.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 10.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Green Lane with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashburton, 4.6 miles south; the next are Newton Abbot (6.1 miles south-east) and Cockington (9.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | 2 | 4.6 miles south |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 6.1 miles south-east |
| Cockington | 1 | 9.8 miles south-east |
| Torquay | 4 | 9.8 miles south-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 10.0 miles south |
| Dawlish | 1 | 11.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Green Lane
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), 11.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 11.9 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 6.1 miles south-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 9.8 miles south-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 6.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Green Lane at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Teignbridge |
| 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 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,636 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 48 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Devon | 309th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | South Dartmoor Community College — 4.0 miles Coombeshead Academy — 5.4 miles Teign School — 5.5 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Devon Dental Centre of Excellence, Ashburton — 5 miles Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening, Newton Abbot — 6 miles Ocean Orthodontic Clinic, Cockington — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 34 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | TQ13 |
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 Green Lane
Green Lane is 4.6 miles from Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Expert Smile (11.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Green Lane list clear aligners, the nearest 4.6 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 Green Lane are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 4.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Green Lane
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Orthodontist in Green Lane: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Green Lane. It is relevant to searches focused on both Green Lane and the wider Devon area.
Local provider signals in Green Lane
There is no orthodontist on our records in Green Lane itself. The closest on record are Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 5 miles away; Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening in Newton Abbot, about 6 miles away; and Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, about 10 miles away.
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Pages for Haytor, Ilsington, Brimley, Sigford, Lustleigh, and Bovey Tracey follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
The local picture in Green Lane
Green Lane's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Green Lane falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Green Lane's under-16 share sits at 15.5%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,636 residents in the neighbourhood around Green Lane, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Green Lane attend schools such as South Dartmoor Community College (4.0 miles) and Coombeshead Academy (5.4 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Green Lane is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Green Lane is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
A quick look at Green Lane
The nearest other location we cover is Haytor, under 1 km to the west.
Orthodontic Treatments in Green Lane
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Green Lane can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Green Lane offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Green Lane
Starting orthodontic treatment in Green Lane can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Green Lane
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Green Lane — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Green Lane is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 15.5% of Green Lane's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Green Lane, 6.4% of the 1,636 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Green Lane attend schools such as South Dartmoor Community College (4.0 miles) and Coombeshead Academy (5.4 miles). Green Lane's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Green Lane is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Green Lane. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Green Lane
If Green Lane, Devon is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Haytor, Ilsington, Brimley, Sigford, Lustleigh, and Bovey Tracey.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Green Lane
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Green Lane often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Green Lane?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Green Lane is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 4.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic (4.7 miles) and Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening (6.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Green Lane?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Green Lane, 9 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Green Lane?
The nearest practice to Green Lane that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 4.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Devon Square Surgery (6.1 miles) and Ocean Orthodontic Clinic (9.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Green Lane, 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 Green Lane, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.