Orthodontic practices near Hiscott
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Hiscott, 10 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, 3.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 3.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 3.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 3.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 3.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 3.8 miles north | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
| Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple | 4.0 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 4.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 5.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hiscott with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnstaple, 3.2 miles north; the next are Great Torrington (5.8 miles south-west) and Bideford (5.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple | 7 | 3.2 miles north |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 5.8 miles south-west |
| Bideford | 2 | 5.9 miles west |
| South Molton | 1 | 10.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hiscott
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), 3.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 3.7 miles north |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 5.8 miles south-west |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 10.2 miles east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 3.6 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hiscott 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,291 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 29.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 59 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 206th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.2 miles away, closer than 55% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Park Community School — 3.5 miles Pilton Community College — 4.7 miles Great Torrington School — 5.3 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 3 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 6 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 11 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 Hiscott
Hiscott is 3.2 miles from Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (5.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Hiscott list clear aligners, the nearest 3.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hiscott are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, 3.2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hiscott
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Orthodontist in Hiscott: Before booking anything in Hiscott, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It connects local orthodontic research in Hiscott with the wider Devon area.
Practice data for Hiscott
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hiscott itself. The closest on record are Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 3 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 6 miles away; and The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 6 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
You can also compare treatment pages for Harracott, Newton Tracey, Tawstock, Bishop's Tawton, Bishops Tawton, and St John's Chapel if you are weighing up more than one location.
Hiscott at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Harracott, under 1 km to the east.
The local picture in Hiscott
Hiscott's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18.7% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,291 residents in the neighbourhood around Hiscott, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Hiscott has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 66% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Hiscott are The Park Community School (3.5 miles) and Pilton Community College (4.7 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Hiscott is roughly mid-table for England.
Orthodontic Treatments in Hiscott
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Hiscott can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Hiscott — Local Context
Not every practice near Hiscott offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Officially, Hiscott is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Hiscott. Census figures show 18.7% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,291 residents in the neighbourhood around Hiscott, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Hiscott has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 66% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Hiscott are The Park Community School (3.5 miles) and Pilton Community College (4.7 miles). Hiscott sits close to the England average for deprivation. There is no orthodontist on our records in Hiscott itself. The nearest recorded are Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 3 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 6 miles away; and The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 6 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
The Orthodontic Journey in Hiscott
Many people in Hiscott 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hiscott
Not every practice near Hiscott offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Hiscott is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 18.7% of Hiscott's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 2,291 residents in Hiscott's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Hiscott is better served than 66% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Hiscott are The Park Community School (3.5 miles) and Pilton Community College (4.7 miles). National deprivation data puts Hiscott close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hiscott. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hiscott
These links help widen your research beyond Hiscott, Devon if you're open to travelling a little further. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Harracott, Newton Tracey, Tawstock, Bishop's Tawton, Bishops Tawton, and St John's Chapel.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hiscott
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hiscott often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hiscott?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hiscott is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 3.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Litchdon Medical Centre (3.6 miles) and Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (3.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hiscott?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Hiscott, 10 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hiscott?
The nearest practice to Hiscott that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 3.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Litchdon Medical Centre (3.6 miles) and Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (3.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hiscott, Devon?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hiscott, Devon?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.