Orthodontic practices near Higher Yalberton
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Higher Yalberton, 16 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is South Devon Dental in Torquay, 1.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 1.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 1.9 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 2.7 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 3.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 4.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 4.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (534 reviews) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINICTorquay | 4.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Parkhill DentalTorquay | 4.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (306 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Higher Yalberton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Torquay, 1.7 miles north-east; the next are Paignton (1.9 miles north-east) and Totnes (3.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Torquay | 4 | 1.7 miles north-east |
| Paignton | 2 | 1.9 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 3.5 miles west |
| Cockington | 1 | 4.2 miles north |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 4.8 miles south |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 7.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Higher Yalberton
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), 1.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 1.7 miles north-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 7.6 miles north |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 4.2 miles north |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 7.6 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Higher Yalberton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torbay |
| 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 28.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,026 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.3% aged 16 to 24 and 38% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 586 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Torbay | 18th closest to an orthodontic practice of 28 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Torbay |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Paignton Academy — 0.9 miles Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy — 2.5 miles Torquay Boys' Grammar School — 4.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,630 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 45 schools, 19,593 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | South Devon Dental, Torquay — 2 miles GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic, Paignton — 2 miles Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic, Totnes — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 24 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 Higher Yalberton
Higher Yalberton is 1.7 miles from South Devon Dental in Torquay, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 24.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Expert Smile (2.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Higher Yalberton list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 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 Higher Yalberton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, 3.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 22 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Higher Yalberton
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Facts about Higher Yalberton
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Area profile for Higher Yalberton
Officially, Higher Yalberton is categorised as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Higher Yalberton. Higher Yalberton skews family-heavy: 28.5% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9% of the 2,026 residents in Higher Yalberton's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Borough of Torbay. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Higher Yalberton is better served than 77% of towns in England. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Higher Yalberton attend schools such as Paignton Academy (0.9 miles) and Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy (2.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 45 schools and 19,593 pupils across Higher Yalberton's Local Authority. Higher Yalberton's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Higher Yalberton is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 22 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Collaton St Mary, Beechdown, Little Blagdon, Tweenaways, Lower Blagdon, and Higher Blagdon.
Practice signals around Higher Yalberton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Higher Yalberton. The closest on record are South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 2 miles away; GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic in Paignton, about 2 miles away; and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 4 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Higher Yalberton
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Higher Yalberton
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Higher Yalberton
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Higher Yalberton
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Higher Yalberton. Higher Yalberton is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city. Higher Yalberton sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Higher Yalberton skews family-heavy: 28.5% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9% of the 2,026 residents in Higher Yalberton's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Borough of Torbay. Higher Yalberton has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 77% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Higher Yalberton attend schools such as Paignton Academy (0.9 miles) and Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy (2.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Higher Yalberton's Local Authority area covers 45 schools and 19,593 pupils, according to DfE figures. Higher Yalberton's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Higher Yalberton is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 22 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Higher Yalberton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Higher Yalberton
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Higher Yalberton, Borough of Torbay. You can also browse nearby location pages including Collaton St Mary, Beechdown, Little Blagdon, Tweenaways, Lower Blagdon, and Higher Blagdon.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Higher Yalberton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Higher Yalberton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Higher Yalberton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Higher Yalberton is South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 1.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic (1.9 miles) and Expert Smile (2.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Higher Yalberton?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Higher Yalberton, 16 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Higher Yalberton?
The nearest practice to Higher Yalberton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 3.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (4.0 miles) and Ocean Orthodontic Clinic (4.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Higher Yalberton, Borough of Torbay?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Higher Yalberton, Borough of Torbay?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.