Orthodontic practices near Holsworthy
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Holsworthy; 3 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 13.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 13.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 15.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 15.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 20.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 21.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 22.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 22.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 22.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Holsworthy with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 13.2 miles north-east; the next are Bideford (15.6 miles north-east) and Barnstaple (20.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 13.2 miles north-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 15.6 miles north-east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 20.9 miles north-east |
| South Molton | 1 | 26.5 miles north-east |
| Saltash | 1 | 28.7 miles south |
| Plymouth | 4 | 28.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Holsworthy
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington (4.9 from 238 reviews), 13.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 13.2 miles north-east |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) | 15.7 miles north-east |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 4.4 (38 reviews) | 15.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Holsworthy 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 2,641 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,514 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 26.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 49 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 | 850th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holsworthy Community College — 0.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 551 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 13 miles Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford — 16 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 21 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, 3 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | EX22 |
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 Holsworthy
The nearest practice to Holsworthy is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 13.2 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. 3 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (15.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 6 of the practices around Holsworthy list clear aligners, the nearest 22.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Holsworthy are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 13.2 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 Holsworthy to Torrington 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 340 to 690 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £310 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Holsworthy
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Holsworthy, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Devon. Holsworthy — a small village with a population of around 2,641 — is covered on this page specifically.
Where Holsworthy sits locally
Holsworthy is home to around 2,641 people, classing it as a small village within Devon. The nearest other location we cover is Whimble, around 1 km to the south-east.
Local provider signals in Holsworthy
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Holsworthy itself. The nearest recorded are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 13 miles away; Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 16 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 21 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Nearby location pages including Chasty, Derriton, Whimble, Merryfield, Brendon, and Clawton can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
The local picture in Holsworthy
Classified by ONS as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, Holsworthy sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Holsworthy's under-16 share sits at 15.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Holsworthy, 6.2% of the 2,514 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Holsworthy usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Holsworthy attend schools such as Holsworthy Community College (0.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Holsworthy falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Holsworthy is about 29 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Holsworthy
Starting orthodontic treatment in Holsworthy can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Holsworthy runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Holsworthy
The orthodontic landscape in Holsworthy offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Holsworthy
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Holsworthy — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Holsworthy. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Holsworthy
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Holsworthy, Devon within a broader nearby area. For a broader comparison, pages for Chasty, Derriton, Whimble, Merryfield, Brendon, and Clawton follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Holsworthy
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Holsworthy often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Holsworthy?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Holsworthy is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 13.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Queen Annes Dental Practice (15.6 miles) and The Quay Dental Practice (15.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Holsworthy?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Holsworthy, 0 practices within 10 miles and 3 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 13.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Holsworthy?
The nearest practice to Holsworthy that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 13.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Queen Annes Dental Practice (15.6 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (20.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Holsworthy, 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 Holsworthy, Devon?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.