Orthodontic practices near Kellaton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Kellaton; 2 practices within 10 and 13 practices within 20. The closest is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 8.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 8.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| AirlocumDartmouth | 8.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (92 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 13.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 13.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 14.3 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 14.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 15.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| Parkhill DentalTorquay | 16.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (306 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kellaton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dartmouth, 8.5 miles north-east; the next are Totnes (13.2 miles north) and Torquay (14.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 2 | 8.5 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 13.2 miles north |
| Torquay | 4 | 14.3 miles north |
| Paignton | 2 | 14.5 miles north |
| Cockington | 1 | 17.1 miles north |
| Ashburton | 2 | 19.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kellaton
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), 14.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 14.3 miles north |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 17.1 miles north |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 15.4 miles north |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 19.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kellaton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Hams |
| 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 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,084 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 19.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 87 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 584th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsbridge Academy — 5.4 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic, Dartmouth — 8 miles Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic, Totnes — 13 miles South Devon Dental, Torquay — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 13 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 Kellaton
From Kellaton the nearest practice is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 8.5 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 13.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Expert Smile (15.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Kellaton list clear aligners, the nearest 13.2 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 Kellaton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 8.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 23 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Kellaton to Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 20 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 220 to 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kellaton
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Practice data for Kellaton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Kellaton itself. The closest on record are Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 8 miles away; Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 13 miles away; and South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 14 miles away.
Facts about Kellaton
The nearest other location we cover is South Allington, under 1 km to the west.
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What official data says about Kellaton
Kellaton — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Kellaton has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.3% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 2,084 residents in Kellaton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Kellaton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Kellaton attend schools such as Kingsbridge Academy (5.4 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Kellaton is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Kellaton is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Kellaton
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Kellaton
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Kellaton — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Kellaton
Many people in Kellaton delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Kellaton
Not every practice near Kellaton offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Kellaton sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.3% of Kellaton's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 2,084 residents in Kellaton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Kellaton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Kellaton attend schools such as Kingsbridge Academy (5.4 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Kellaton is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kellaton is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 23 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kellaton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kellaton
This part of the page places Kellaton, Devon in context alongside the towns and areas around it. This page links onward to South Allington, Beeson, Dunstone, Hallsands, Beesands, and Chivelstone for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Kellaton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kellaton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kellaton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kellaton is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 8.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Airlocum (8.9 miles) and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (13.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kellaton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kellaton, 2 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dartmouth, 8.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kellaton?
The nearest practice to Kellaton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 8.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (13.2 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (13.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kellaton, 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 Kellaton, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.