Orthodontic practices near Hemerdon
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Hemerdon, 14 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 4.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 4.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 4.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 5.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 5.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 5.2 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.2 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 5.2 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hemerdon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 4.4 miles west; the next are Saltash (7.3 miles west) and Ashburton (14.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 4.4 miles west |
| Saltash | 1 | 7.3 miles west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 14.1 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 14.9 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 18.9 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 19.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hemerdon
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), 19.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 19.9 miles east |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 5.2 miles west |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 7.3 miles west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 6.5 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hemerdon 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 | 18% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,425 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 29.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.1% 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 | 19.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 290th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Plympton Academy — 1.6 miles Hele's School — 2.1 miles Tor Bridge High — 3.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,362 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 4 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 7 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 14 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 21 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 Hemerdon
The nearest practice to Hemerdon is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 4.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 21.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clark House Dental (5.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (4.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Hemerdon list clear aligners, the nearest 4.4 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 Hemerdon are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 4.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hemerdon
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Orthodontist in Hemerdon: This page was put together for people in Hemerdon who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Devon.
Local context for Hemerdon
Just around 1 km south, Langage is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What we know about practices near Hemerdon
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hemerdon. The nearest recorded are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 4 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 7 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 14 miles away.
The local picture in Hemerdon
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Hemerdon sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 18% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.5% of the 1,425 residents in Hemerdon's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Hemerdon is better served than 56% of towns in England. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Hemerdon are Plympton Academy (1.6 miles) and Hele's School (2.1 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Hemerdon's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Hemerdon is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 4 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Langage, Chaddlewood, Drakeland Corner, Sparkwell Village, St. Stephens Place, and Venton.
The Orthodontic Journey in Hemerdon
Starting orthodontic treatment in Hemerdon can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Hemerdon runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Hemerdon
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Hemerdon has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in Hemerdon — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Hemerdon vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Hemerdon is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Hemerdon falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Hemerdon's under-16 share sits at 18%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,425 residents in the neighbourhood around Hemerdon, 8.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Hemerdon has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Hemerdon are Plympton Academy (1.6 miles) and Hele's School (2.1 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Hemerdon sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Hemerdon is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 4 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hemerdon. The nearest recorded are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 4 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 7 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, 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 Hemerdon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hemerdon
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Hemerdon, Devon alone. You can keep exploring with related pages for Langage, Chaddlewood, Drakeland Corner, Sparkwell Village, St. Stephens Place, and Venton.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Hemerdon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hemerdon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hemerdon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hemerdon is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 4.4 miles to the west. The next closest are Plymouth Orthodontics (4.7 miles) and Hartley Dental Plymouth (4.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hemerdon?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Hemerdon, 14 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hemerdon?
The nearest practice to Hemerdon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 4.4 miles to the west. Others nearby include Plymouth Orthodontics (4.7 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (5.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hemerdon, Devon?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hemerdon, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.