Orthodontic practices near Hillsford
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Hillsford; 8 practices within 20. The closest is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, 13.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 13.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
| Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple | 14.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 14.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 14.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 14.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 14.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 15.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 16.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hillsford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is South Molton, 13.6 miles south; the next are Barnstaple (14.1 miles south-west) and Bideford (22.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| South Molton | 1 | 13.6 miles south |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 14.1 miles south-west |
| Bideford | 2 | 22.0 miles south-west |
| Bridgend | 1 | 22.2 miles north-east |
| Cowbridge | 3 | 23.1 miles north-east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 23.3 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hillsford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Next Wave Dental in Barnstaple (5.0 from 66 reviews), 14.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 14.3 miles south-west |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 13.6 miles south |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 15.3 miles south-west |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 4.6 (27 reviews) | 16.1 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hillsford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 9.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,606 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 866th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 33 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 14 miles Dental Implants Devon, Barnstaple — 14 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 22 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 8 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 Hillsford
The nearest practice to Hillsford is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, 13.6 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. 8 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (22 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Hillsford list clear aligners, the nearest 14.3 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 Hillsford are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, 14.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hillsford to Whitehall Dental Practice is roughly 30 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 350 to 710 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £320 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 350 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 14.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hillsford
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Orthodontist in Hillsford: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Hillsford keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Devon.
Where Hillsford sits locally
Bridge Ball is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Hillsford.
What official data says about Hillsford
Hillsford is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Hillsford. With just 9.5% of residents under 16, Hillsford skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Hillsford, 3.4% of the 1,606 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Hillsford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. By national deprivation ranking, Hillsford sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Hillsford is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
More local pages to browse
You can also compare treatment pages for Bridge Ball, East Lyn, Wilsham, Countisbury, Brendon Village, and Rockford if you are weighing up more than one location.
What local practice data suggests in Hillsford
There is no orthodontist on our records in Hillsford itself. The closest on record are Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 14 miles away; Dental Implants Devon in Barnstaple, about 14 miles away; and The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 22 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Hillsford
The orthodontic landscape in Hillsford offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Hillsford
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Hillsford
Many people in Hillsford delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Hillsford follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hillsford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hillsford
This section helps connect Hillsford, Devon to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Related nearby location pages such as Bridge Ball, East Lyn, Wilsham, Countisbury, Brendon Village, and Rockford can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hillsford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hillsford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hillsford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hillsford is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 13.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Dental Implants Devon (14.1 miles) and St John's Dental Centre (14.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hillsford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hillsford, 0 practices within 10 miles and 8 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in South Molton, 13.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hillsford?
The nearest practice to Hillsford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, about 14.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Next Wave Dental (14.3 miles) and Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (15.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hillsford, Devon?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hillsford, Devon?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.