Orthodontic practices near Hollocombe
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Hollocombe; 11 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 10.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 10.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 10.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 13.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 13.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 13.9 miles north | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
| Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple | 14.3 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 14.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 14.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hollocombe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 10.2 miles north-west; the next are South Molton (10.3 miles north-east) and Barnstaple (13.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 10.2 miles north-west |
| South Molton | 1 | 10.3 miles north-east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 13.8 miles north |
| Bideford | 2 | 15.0 miles north-west |
| Exeter | 12 | 20.5 miles south-east |
| Topsham | 2 | 24.7 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 Hollocombe
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), 13.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 13.9 miles north |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 10.2 miles north-west |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 10.3 miles north-east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 14.5 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hollocombe 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 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,191 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% 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 | 20.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 693rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chulmleigh Community College — 4.0 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 10 miles Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 10 miles Litchdon Medical Centre, Barnstaple — 14 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, 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 Hollocombe
From Hollocombe the nearest practice is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 10.2 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 11 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (15 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (23 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 9 of the practices around Hollocombe list clear aligners, the nearest 13.9 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 Hollocombe are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 10.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hollocombe to Torrington Dental Practice 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 270 to 530 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £240 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 270 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hollocombe
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Orthodontist in Hollocombe: People weighing up braces or aligners in Hollocombe can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Hollocombe itself or elsewhere in Devon.
Local orthodontic signals in Hollocombe
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hollocombe itself. The closest on record are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 10 miles away; Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 10 miles away; and Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, about 14 miles away.
Area profile for Hollocombe
ONS classifies Hollocombe as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Hollocombe sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Hollocombe's under-16 share sits at 15.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.9% of the 2,191 residents in Hollocombe's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Hollocombe has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Hollocombe are Chulmleigh Community College (4.0 miles). Hollocombe sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Hollocombe is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Continue your local research
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Hollocombe at a glance
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Treatment Options in Hollocombe — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Hollocombe. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Hollocombe sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.3% of Hollocombe's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,191 residents in the neighbourhood around Hollocombe, 7.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Hollocombe usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 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 Hollocombe are Chulmleigh Community College (4.0 miles). Hollocombe sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hollocombe is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 33 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hollocombe. The nearest recorded are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 10 miles away; Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 10 miles away; and Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, about 14 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hollocombe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hollocombe
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Hollocombe, Devon within a broader nearby area. You can also browse nearby location pages including Winkleigh, Ashreigney, Wembworthy, Churchwater, Bridge Reeve, and Broadwoodkelly.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hollocombe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hollocombe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hollocombe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hollocombe is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 10.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Whitehall Dental Practice (10.3 miles) and Litchdon Medical Centre (13.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hollocombe?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hollocombe, 0 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 10.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hollocombe?
The nearest practice to Hollocombe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 10.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Litchdon Medical Centre (13.8 miles) and Next Wave Dental (13.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hollocombe, Devon?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hollocombe, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.