Orthodontic practices near Hittisleigh
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Hittisleigh; 23 practices within 20. The closest is Contemporary Dental in Exeter, 11.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 11.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 11.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 11.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 11.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 12.0 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 12.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 12.5 miles east | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 12.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hittisleigh with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 11.5 miles east; the next are Ashburton (14.9 miles south) and Topsham (14.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 11.5 miles east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 14.9 miles south |
| Topsham | 2 | 14.9 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 16.2 miles south-east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 17.8 miles south-east |
| Exmouth | 2 | 18.5 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hittisleigh
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 16.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 16.2 miles south-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 16.3 miles south-east |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 12.0 miles east |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 13.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hittisleigh at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mid 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,275 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 24.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 36 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 769th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 26 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Contemporary Dental, Exeter — 12 miles Devon Dental Centre of Excellence, Ashburton — 15 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 23 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 Hittisleigh
The nearest practice to Hittisleigh is Contemporary Dental in Exeter, 11.5 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. 23 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (13.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Hittisleigh list clear aligners, the nearest 11.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hittisleigh are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 11.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hittisleigh to Contemporary Dental is roughly 25 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 300 to 600 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £270 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hittisleigh
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Orthodontist in Hittisleigh: This page was put together for people in Hittisleigh who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is relevant to searches focused on both Hittisleigh and the wider Devon area.
Hittisleigh in numbers
Just around 1 km north, Hittisleigh Barton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Hittisleigh
Hittisleigh's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Hittisleigh. Hittisleigh's under-16 share sits at 16.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,275 residents in the neighbourhood around Hittisleigh, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Hittisleigh has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Hittisleigh's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hittisleigh is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 26 miles away.
Local treatment availability around Hittisleigh
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hittisleigh. The nearest recorded are Contemporary Dental in Exeter, about 12 miles away; Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 15 miles away; and Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 15 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Hittisleigh Barton, Crockernwell, Drewsteignton, Hillerton, Spreyton, and Cheriton Bishop.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Hittisleigh
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Hittisleigh can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Hittisleigh
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Hittisleigh — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Hittisleigh
Orthodontic treatment in Hittisleigh is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hittisleigh
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Hittisleigh. Hittisleigh's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Hittisleigh falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Hittisleigh's under-16 share sits at 16.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,275 residents in the neighbourhood around Hittisleigh, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Hittisleigh has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. By national deprivation ranking, Hittisleigh is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hittisleigh is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 26 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hittisleigh. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hittisleigh
This part of the page places Hittisleigh, Devon in context alongside the towns and areas around it. For a broader comparison, pages for Hittisleigh Barton, Crockernwell, Drewsteignton, Hillerton, Spreyton, and Cheriton Bishop follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Hittisleigh
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hittisleigh often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hittisleigh?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hittisleigh is Contemporary Dental in Exeter, about 11.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Exeter Orthodontic Practice (11.6 miles) and Life Dental & Wellbeing (11.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hittisleigh?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hittisleigh, 0 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Exeter, 11.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hittisleigh?
The nearest practice to Hittisleigh that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 11.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (13.8 miles) and Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (14.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hittisleigh, 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 Hittisleigh, Devon?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.