Orthodontic practices near Ilsington
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Ilsington, 10 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 3.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 3.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Square SurgeryNewton Abbot | 6.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (52 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 6.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 6.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (797 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 9.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 9.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (534 reviews) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINICTorquay | 9.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ilsington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashburton, 3.8 miles south; the next are Newton Abbot (6.1 miles south-east) and Totnes (9.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | 2 | 3.8 miles south |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 6.1 miles south-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 9.4 miles south |
| Cockington | 1 | 9.6 miles south-east |
| Torquay | 4 | 9.6 miles south-east |
| Paignton | 2 | 11.3 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 Ilsington
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), 11.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 11.6 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 6.2 miles south-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 9.6 miles south-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 6.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ilsington at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Teignbridge |
| 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 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,636 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 48 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Devon | 259th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | South Dartmoor Community College — 3.2 miles Coombeshead Academy — 5.4 miles Newton Abbot College — 5.7 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Devon Dental Centre of Excellence, Ashburton — 4 miles Devon Square Surgery, Newton Abbot — 6 miles Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 34 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 Ilsington
Ilsington is 3.8 miles from Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Expert Smile (11.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Ilsington list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 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 Ilsington are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 3.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ilsington
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Orthodontist in Ilsington: This page was put together for people in Ilsington who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Devon.
Continue your local research
You can continue browsing related location pages including Haytor, Green Lane, Sigford, Stormsdown, Brimley, and Bickington if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Ilsington
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ilsington itself. The nearest recorded are Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 4 miles away; Devon Square Surgery in Newton Abbot, about 6 miles away; and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 9 miles away.
The local picture in Ilsington
Ilsington — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15.5% of Ilsington's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,636 residents in the neighbourhood around Ilsington, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Ilsington are served by secondary schools including South Dartmoor Community College (3.2 miles) and Coombeshead Academy (5.4 miles). Ilsington sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ilsington is about 20 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Ilsington at a glance
Haytor is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Ilsington.
All Orthodontic Options in Ilsington Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ilsington has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
How to Choose in Ilsington
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Ilsington practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ilsington
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ilsington helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ilsington
Orthodontic practices in and around Ilsington vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Ilsington is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.5% of Ilsington's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,636 residents in the neighbourhood around Ilsington, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Ilsington are served by secondary schools including South Dartmoor Community College (3.2 miles) and Coombeshead Academy (5.4 miles). Ilsington sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ilsington is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 20 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ilsington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ilsington
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Ilsington, Devon with surrounding locations. Nearby pages covering Haytor, Green Lane, Sigford, Stormsdown, Brimley, and Bickington may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ilsington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ilsington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ilsington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ilsington is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 3.8 miles to the south. The next closest are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic (4.0 miles) and Devon Square Surgery (6.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ilsington?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Ilsington, 10 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ilsington?
The nearest practice to Ilsington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 3.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Devon Square Surgery (6.1 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (9.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ilsington, Devon?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ilsington, Devon?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.