Orthodontic practices near Kennford
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Kennford, 19 practices within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is Dental House Exeter, 2.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 2.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
| Dental 397Exeter | 2.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (166 reviews) |
| Devon Teeth straightening ClinicTopsham | 3.4 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| The Whyte House Dental GroupTopsham | 3.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (409 reviews) |
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 3.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
| Centre for Womens HealthExeter | 3.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (33 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 3.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 3.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kennford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 2.9 miles north-east; the next are Topsham (3.4 miles east) and Exmouth (6.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 2.9 miles north-east |
| Topsham | 2 | 3.4 miles east |
| Exmouth | 2 | 6.5 miles south-east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 6.9 miles south-east |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 10.0 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 10.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kennford
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), 16.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 16.3 miles south |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 10.0 miles south |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 13.4 miles south |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 10.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kennford 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 987 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,867 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 30.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 68 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% 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 | 5.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Matford Brook Academy — 1.4 miles West Exe School — 2.5 miles Isca Academy — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,373 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dental House Exeter, Exeter — 3 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 3 miles Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd, Exmouth — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 19 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 Kennford
The nearest practice to Kennford is Dental House Exeter, 2.9 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 19 practices, and within 20 there are 32.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (3.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Kennford list clear aligners, the nearest 2.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kennford are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, 3.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 30 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kennford
Devon12 nearby locationsExplore braces and aligners in Kennford
Orthodontist in Kennford: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Kennford often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Kennford or another part of Devon. Kennford — a small village with a population of around 987 — is covered on this page specifically.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Shillingford St George, Shillingford Abbot, Alphington, Exminster, Marsh Barton, and Ide follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
What official data says about Kennford
Officially, Kennford is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 14.1% of Kennford's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,867 residents in the neighbourhood around Kennford, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Kennford has more choice 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 Kennford are Matford Brook Academy (1.4 miles) and West Exe School (2.5 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Kennford's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Kennford is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What we know about practices near Kennford
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Kennford itself. The nearest recorded are Dental House Exeter, about 3 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 3 miles away; and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 6 miles away.
About Kennford
With a population of roughly 987, Kennford is a small village within Devon. Shillingford St George is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of Kennford.
The Orthodontic Journey in Kennford
Many people in Kennford 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.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Kennford
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Kennford
Provision in Kennford varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. By ONS classification, Kennford falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Kennford falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Kennford's under-16 share sits at 14.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Kennford, 5.9% of the 1,867 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), Kennford has more choice than 83% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Kennford attend schools such as Matford Brook Academy (1.4 miles) and West Exe School (2.5 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Kennford close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Kennford is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Kennford
The orthodontic landscape in Kennford offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Kennford
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kennford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kennford
These links help widen your research beyond Kennford, Devon if you're open to travelling a little further. Nearby pages covering Shillingford St George, Shillingford Abbot, Alphington, Exminster, Marsh Barton, and Ide may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Kennford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kennford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kennford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kennford is Dental House Exeter, about 2.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Dental 397 (2.9 miles) and Devon Teeth straightening Clinic (3.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kennford?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Kennford, 19 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kennford?
The nearest practice to Kennford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 3.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Exeter Orthodontic Practice (3.9 miles) and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (6.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kennford, Devon?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kennford, Devon?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.