Orthodontic practices near Horwood
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Horwood, 10 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, 2.9 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 2.9 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 3.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 3.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 4.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 5.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple | 5.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Horwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bideford, 2.9 miles west; the next are Barnstaple (3.2 miles north-east) and Great Torrington (5.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bideford | 2 | 2.9 miles west |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 3.2 miles north-east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 5.4 miles south |
| South Molton | 1 | 13.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Horwood
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), 5.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 5.1 miles north-east |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 5.4 miles south |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 13.2 miles east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 4.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Horwood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,470 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 4.9% aged 16 to 24 and 20.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.1% 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 | 19.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 177th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.9 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bideford College — 3.6 miles The Park Community School — 4.7 miles Pilton Community College — 5.0 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 3 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 3 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 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 Horwood
Horwood is 2.9 miles from The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (2.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Horwood list clear aligners, the nearest 5.1 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 Horwood are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 3.1 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Horwood
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Orthodontist in Horwood: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Horwood understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Devon.
Local context for Horwood
Heading east for around 1 km brings you to Higher Lovacott, the closest linked location.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Higher Lovacott, Woodtown, Bickleton, Lovacott Green, Lower Lovacott, and Alverdiscott may also help.
Area profile for Horwood
Horwood is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Horwood falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. With just 11.3% of residents under 16, Horwood skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.4% of the 1,470 residents in Horwood's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Horwood is better served than 60% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Horwood are Bideford College (3.6 miles) and The Park Community School (4.7 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Horwood is roughly mid-table for England.
Useful local orthodontic context for Horwood
There is no orthodontist on our records in Horwood itself. The closest on record are The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 3 miles away; Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 3 miles away; and Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 5 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Horwood
The orthodontic landscape in Horwood offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Horwood offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Horwood
Starting orthodontic treatment in Horwood 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Horwood
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Horwood. By ONS classification, Horwood falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Horwood falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Horwood has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.3% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.4% of the 1,470 residents in Horwood's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Horwood has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Horwood are served by secondary schools including Bideford College (3.6 miles) and The Park Community School (4.7 miles). Horwood sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Horwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Horwood
This section helps connect Horwood, Devon to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Other local pages worth browsing include Higher Lovacott, Woodtown, Bickleton, Lovacott Green, Lower Lovacott, and Alverdiscott.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Horwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Horwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Horwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Horwood is The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 2.9 miles to the west. The next closest are Queen Annes Dental Practice (3.1 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (3.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Horwood?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Horwood, 10 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Horwood?
The nearest practice to Horwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 3.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include Pure Dental Centre (3.2 miles) and Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (4.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Horwood, 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 Horwood, Devon?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.