Orthodontic practices near Horrabridge
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Horrabridge; 13 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 6.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 6.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 7.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 7.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 7.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 8.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 8.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 8.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 8.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Horrabridge with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 6.9 miles south; the next are Saltash (8.0 miles south-west) and Ashburton (15.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 6.9 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 8.0 miles south-west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 15.1 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 18.9 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 21.8 miles east |
| Cockington | 1 | 23.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Horrabridge
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth (5.0 from 106 reviews), 9.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 9.1 miles south |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 8.0 miles south-west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 8.9 miles south |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 15.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Horrabridge at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 3,728 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,545 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,321 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 476th 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% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tavistock College — 3.2 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 7 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 8 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 13 within 10 miles, 18 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | PL20 |
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 Horrabridge
The nearest practice to Horrabridge is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 6.9 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 are 13 practices, and within 20 there are 18.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (8.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Horrabridge list clear aligners, the nearest 6.9 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 Horrabridge are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 6.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Horrabridge to Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth is roughly 15 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Horrabridge
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Orthodontist in Horrabridge: This page was put together for people in Horrabridge who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Devon, not just Horrabridge. Horrabridge — a small town with a population of around 3,728 — is covered on this page specifically.
Facts about Horrabridge
Horrabridge has a population of around 3,728, making it a small town within Devon. Walkhampton is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km east of Horrabridge.
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You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Axtown, Crapstone, Yelverton, Roborough Down, Walkhampton, and Grenofen.
The local picture in Horrabridge
Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Horrabridge sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 18.8% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,545 residents in Horrabridge's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Horrabridge usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Horrabridge are served by secondary schools including Tavistock College (3.2 miles). Horrabridge sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Horrabridge is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice signals around Horrabridge
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Horrabridge itself. The closest on record are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 7 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 8 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 15 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Horrabridge
Starting orthodontic treatment in Horrabridge 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Horrabridge
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Horrabridge
Not every practice near Horrabridge offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Horrabridge is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 18.8% of Horrabridge's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,545 residents in Horrabridge's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Horrabridge; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Horrabridge are served by secondary schools including Tavistock College (3.2 miles). National deprivation data puts Horrabridge close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Horrabridge is about 6 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Horrabridge
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Horrabridge has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Horrabridge
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Horrabridge — 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 Horrabridge. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Horrabridge
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Horrabridge, Devon within a broader nearby area. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Axtown, Crapstone, Yelverton, Roborough Down, Walkhampton, and Grenofen.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Horrabridge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Horrabridge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Horrabridge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Horrabridge is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 6.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Meavy Way Dental Practice (7.1 miles) and Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Horrabridge?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Horrabridge, 13 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 6.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Horrabridge?
The nearest practice to Horrabridge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 6.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (7.1 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (7.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Horrabridge, 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 Horrabridge, Devon?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.