Orthodontic practices near Grenofen
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Grenofen; 11 practices within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 7.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 7.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 7.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 7.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 7.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 8.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 9.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 9.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 9.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Grenofen with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 7.5 miles south; the next are Saltash (8.1 miles south) and Ashburton (16.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 7.5 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 8.1 miles south |
| Ashburton | 2 | 16.4 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 20.3 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 23.1 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 24.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Grenofen
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth (5.0 from 106 reviews), 9.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 9.7 miles south |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 8.1 miles south |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 9.3 miles south |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 16.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Grenofen 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,653 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 | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 19.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 53 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 520th 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 university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tavistock College — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,200 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 8 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 8 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 16 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 Grenofen
The nearest practice to Grenofen is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 7.5 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 16.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (8.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Grenofen list clear aligners, the nearest 7.5 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 Grenofen are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 7.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Grenofen to Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth is roughly 15 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 200 to 390 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £175 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Grenofen
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Orthodontist in Grenofen: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Grenofen often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Devon and the surrounding area.
What official data says about Grenofen
Grenofen is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Grenofen has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.3% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,653 residents in the neighbourhood around Grenofen, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Grenofen; the nearest is about 8 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Grenofen attend schools such as Tavistock College (1.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Grenofen is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Grenofen is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 7 miles away.
A quick look at Grenofen
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Practice signals around Grenofen
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Grenofen itself. The nearest recorded are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 8 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 8 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 16 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Grenofen
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Grenofen helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Grenofen — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Grenofen
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Grenofen has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Grenofen
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Grenofen. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Grenofen
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Frequently Asked Questions in Grenofen
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Grenofen often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Grenofen?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Grenofen is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 7.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (7.5 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (7.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Grenofen?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Grenofen, 11 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 7.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Grenofen?
The nearest practice to Grenofen that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 7.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (7.6 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (7.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Grenofen, 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 Grenofen, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.