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Orthodontic practices near Ide

On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Ide, 17 practices within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 2.4 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter2.4 miles north-east✓✓✓4.9 (202 reviews)
Life Dental & WellbeingExeter2.4 miles north-east––✓4.9 (561 reviews)
Contemporary DentalExeter2.4 miles north-east–✓✓4.9 (353 reviews)
The Exeter Dental CentreExeter2.5 miles north-east–––4.8 (510 reviews)
Just Smile DentalExeter2.6 miles north-east–––4.9 (139 reviews)
Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter2.7 miles north-east–––5.0 (462 reviews)
Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter3.0 miles north-east–––3.9 (26 reviews)
Barnstaple Health CentreExeter3.0 miles north-east–––4.4 (58 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Ide with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 2.4 miles north-east; the next are Topsham (4.7 miles east) and Exmouth (8.8 miles south-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Exeter122.4 miles north-east
Topsham24.7 miles east
Exmouth28.8 miles south-east
Dawlish19.3 miles south-east
Budleigh Salterton111.8 miles east
Newton Abbot311.8 miles south

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ide

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is South Devon Dental in Torquay (5.0 from 820 reviews), 18.3 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
South Devon DentalTorquay5.0 (820 reviews)18.3 miles south
Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot5.0 (797 reviews)11.8 miles south
Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington5.0 (534 reviews)15.4 miles south
Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot5.0 (533 reviews)11.9 miles south

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Ide at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaTeignbridge
NHS dental servicesNHS Devon Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1616.4% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,250 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 26.3% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car7.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre68 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health14.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England
Access within Devon138th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles)
Nearest practice compared2.4 miles away, closer than 63% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon
Nearest university dental hospitalPeninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 31 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsWest Exe School — 1.4 miles
Matford Brook Academy — 2.1 miles
Isca Academy — 2.7 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles3 schools, about 2,373 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay22.6% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesExeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter — 2 miles
Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 5 miles
Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd, Exmouth — 9 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles17 within 10 miles, 32 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 Ide

The nearest practice to Ide is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 2.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 32.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (3.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Ide list clear aligners, the nearest 2.4 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 Ide are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 2.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 31 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Ide

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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Ide, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Ide with the wider Devon area.

What official data says about Ide

Ide — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 16.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ide, 6.7% of the 1,250 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Ide has more choice than 83% 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 Ide are West Exe School (1.4 miles) and Matford Brook Academy (2.1 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Ide close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ide is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 31 miles away.

Ide in numbers

Heading north for around 2 km brings you to Redhills, the closest linked location.

Practice data for Ide

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ide itself. The nearest recorded are Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 2 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 5 miles away; and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 9 miles away.

Widen your local search

You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Redhills, Shillingford St George, Nadderwater, Shillingford Abbot, Dunchideock, and Exwick.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ide

Starting orthodontic treatment in Ide can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ide

Provision in Ide varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Ide is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Ide's under-16 share sits at 16.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,250 residents in the neighbourhood around Ide, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Ide has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Ide are West Exe School (1.4 miles) and Matford Brook Academy (2.1 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Ide sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ide is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 31 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

Orthodontic Treatments in Ide

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ide 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 Ide

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Ide — 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 Ide. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Ide

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ide often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ide?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ide is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 2.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Life Dental & Wellbeing (2.4 miles) and Contemporary Dental (2.4 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Ide?

Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Ide, 17 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ide?

The nearest practice to Ide that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 2.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (3.7 miles) and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (8.8 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ide, Devon?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ide, Devon?

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