Orthodontic practices near Kelly
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Kelly; 14 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 13.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 13.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 14.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 14.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 14.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 14.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 15.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 15.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 15.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kelly with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saltash, 13.8 miles south; the next are Plymouth (14.0 miles south) and Ashburton (23.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saltash | 1 | 13.8 miles south |
| Plymouth | 13 | 14.0 miles south |
| Ashburton | 2 | 23.3 miles east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 24.9 miles north |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 25.7 miles west |
| Totnes | 2 | 28.0 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 Kelly
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), 16.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 16.4 miles south |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 13.8 miles south |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 15.4 miles south |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (273 reviews) | 14.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kelly 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,718 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 871st closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Launceston College — 4.3 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 14 miles Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — 14 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 23 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 14 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 13 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 Kelly
From Kelly the nearest practice is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 13.8 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. 14 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (13.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (15.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Kelly list clear aligners, the nearest 13.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kelly are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 13.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 14 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Kelly to Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence is roughly 30 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 360 to 720 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £325 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 360 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kelly
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Orthodontist in Kelly: Before booking anything in Kelly, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is relevant to searches focused on both Kelly and the wider Devon area.
Local orthodontic signals in Kelly
There is no orthodontist on our records in Kelly itself. The closest on record are Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 14 miles away; Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 14 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 23 miles away.
Continue your local research
Related pages for Bradstone, Felldownhead, Dunterton, Meadwell, Milton Abbot, and Tinhay are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What official data says about Kelly
By ONS classification, Kelly falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15% of Kelly's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Kelly, 6.5% of the 1,718 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Kelly has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 14 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Kelly attend schools such as Launceston College (4.3 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Kelly is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Kelly is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local snapshot of Kelly
Bradstone is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km west of Kelly.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Kelly
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Kelly helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Kelly follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Kelly Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Kelly 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Kelly
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Kelly — 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 Kelly. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kelly
These local links are here for anyone comparing Kelly, Devon against nearby alternatives. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Bradstone, Felldownhead, Dunterton, Meadwell, Milton Abbot, and Tinhay.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Kelly
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kelly often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kelly?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kelly is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 13.8 miles to the south. The next closest are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (14.0 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (14.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kelly?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kelly, 0 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saltash, 13.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kelly?
The nearest practice to Kelly that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 13.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (14.4 miles) and Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (14.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kelly, 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 Kelly, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.