Orthodontic practices near Holemoor
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Holemoor; 1 practice within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 9.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 9.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 13.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 13.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 17.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 18.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 18.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 18.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 18.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Holemoor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 9.4 miles north-east; the next are Bideford (13.1 miles north) and Barnstaple (17.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 9.4 miles north-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 13.1 miles north |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 17.5 miles north |
| South Molton | 1 | 21.7 miles north-east |
| Plymouth | 4 | 29.2 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 29.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Holemoor
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), 18.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 18.7 miles north-east |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 9.4 miles north-east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 18.2 miles north-east |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) | 13.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Holemoor at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torridge |
| 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 | 10.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,581 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 19.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 636th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holsworthy Community College — 5.2 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 9 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 13 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 10 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 Holemoor
The nearest practice to Holemoor is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 9.4 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. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 10.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (13.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 4 of the practices around Holemoor list clear aligners, the nearest 18.7 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 Holemoor are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 9.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 29 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Holemoor to Torrington Dental Practice is roughly 20 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 240 to 490 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £220 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Holemoor
Devon12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Holemoor
Orthodontist in Holemoor: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Holemoor often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It connects local orthodontic research in Holemoor with the wider Devon area.
Holemoor in numbers
Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Cookbury, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Cookbury, Brandis Corner, Caute, Shebbear, Berry, and Muckworthy.
The local picture in Holemoor
Holemoor'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 data puts only 10.1% of Holemoor's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5% of the 1,581 residents in Holemoor's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Holemoor; the nearest is about 9 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Holemoor are Holsworthy Community College (5.2 miles). Holemoor sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Holemoor is about 29 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Useful local orthodontic context for Holemoor
There is no orthodontist on our records in Holemoor itself. The nearest we do hold are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 9 miles away; The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 13 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 18 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Holemoor
Starting orthodontic treatment in Holemoor can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Holemoor
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Holemoor — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Holemoor is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Holemoor's under-16 share, 10.1%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,581 residents in the neighbourhood around Holemoor, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Holemoor has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Holemoor attend schools such as Holsworthy Community College (5.2 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Holemoor is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Holemoor is about 29 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Holemoor
Patients in Holemoor have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Holemoor — Local Context
Provision in Holemoor varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. ONS classifies Holemoor as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Holemoor. Holemoor has a smaller share of children than most areas — 10.1% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,581 residents in the neighbourhood around Holemoor, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Holemoor; the nearest is about 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Holemoor are Holsworthy Community College (5.2 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Holemoor is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Holemoor is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 29 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Holemoor itself. The nearest recorded are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 9 miles away; The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 13 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 18 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Holemoor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Holemoor
This part of the page places Holemoor, Devon in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Related nearby location pages such as Cookbury, Brandis Corner, Caute, Shebbear, Berry, and Muckworthy can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Holemoor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Holemoor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Holemoor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Holemoor is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 9.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Quay Dental Practice (13.1 miles) and Queen Annes Dental Practice (13.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Holemoor?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Holemoor, 1 practice within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 9.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Holemoor?
The nearest practice to Holemoor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 9.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Queen Annes Dental Practice (13.1 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (17.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Holemoor, Devon?
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 Holemoor, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.