Orthodontic practices near Harford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Harford; 10 practices within 10 and 30 practices within 20. The closest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 8.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 8.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 9.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 9.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 9.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 9.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 9.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 9.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 9.8 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Harford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 8.8 miles west; the next are Ashburton (9.8 miles north-east) and Totnes (10.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 8.8 miles west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 9.8 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 10.3 miles east |
| Saltash | 1 | 11.7 miles west |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 15.0 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 15.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Harford
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), 15.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 15.4 miles east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 15.9 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 16.0 miles east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 15.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Harford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Hams |
| 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 | 12.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,122 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 21 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 606th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ivybridge Community College — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 2,262 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 9 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 10 miles Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 30 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 2 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 Harford
From Harford the nearest practice is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 8.8 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. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 30.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clark House Dental (10.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (9.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Harford list clear aligners, the nearest 8.8 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 Harford are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 8.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Harford to Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth is roughly 20 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Harford
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Orthodontist in Harford: People weighing up braces or aligners in Harford can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Devon.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Ivybridge, Tor, Filham, Bittaford, Hunsdon, and Cornwood.
Facts about Harford
Heading north-west for around 2 km brings you to Tor, the closest linked location.
Local treatment availability around Harford
There is no orthodontist on our records in Harford itself. The nearest recorded are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 9 miles away; Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 10 miles away; and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 10 miles away.
The local picture in Harford
Harford is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Harford's under-16 share, 12.5%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,122 residents in the neighbourhood around Harford, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Harford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Harford are served by secondary schools including Ivybridge Community College (1.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Harford is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Harford is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 8 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Harford
Starting orthodontic treatment in Harford can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Harford runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Harford
Patients in Harford have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Harford
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Harford — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Harford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Harford
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Harford, Devon alone. You can keep exploring with related pages for Ivybridge, Tor, Filham, Bittaford, Hunsdon, and Cornwood.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Harford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Harford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Harford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Harford is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 8.8 miles to the west. The next closest are Plymouth Orthodontics (9.3 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (9.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Harford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Harford, 10 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 8.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Harford?
The nearest practice to Harford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 8.8 miles to the west. Others nearby include Plymouth Orthodontics (9.3 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (9.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Harford, 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 Harford, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.