Orthodontic practices near Kenton
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Kenton, 21 practices within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, 2.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Road Dental Practice LtdExmouth | 2.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (809 reviews) |
| Devon Teeth straightening ClinicTopsham | 3.1 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| The Whyte House Dental GroupTopsham | 3.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (409 reviews) |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 3.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (825 reviews) |
| Terrace Dental CareDawlish | 4.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| Dental 397Exeter | 4.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (166 reviews) |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 4.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 4.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kenton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exmouth, 2.8 miles south-east; the next are Topsham (3.1 miles north) and Dawlish (4.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exmouth | 2 | 2.8 miles south-east |
| Topsham | 2 | 3.1 miles north |
| Dawlish | 1 | 4.0 miles south |
| Exeter | 12 | 4.3 miles north |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 6.6 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 9.6 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kenton
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), 14.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 14.8 miles south |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 9.6 miles south-west |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 12.1 miles south |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 9.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kenton 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 | 1,005 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,604 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 58 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 168th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.8 miles away, closer than 59% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Exmouth Community College — 2.9 miles Dawlish College — 3.9 miles Matford Brook Academy — 4.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 2,031 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd, Exmouth — 3 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 3 miles Terrace Dental Care, Dawlish — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 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 Kenton
The nearest practice to Kenton is Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, 2.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 32.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (4.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Kenton list clear aligners, the nearest 2.8 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 Kenton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, 2.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 32 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kenton
Devon12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Kenton
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Kenton, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Kenton itself or elsewhere in Devon. Kenton — a small village with a population of around 1,005 — is covered on this page specifically.
Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Powderham, Starcross, Cockwood, Cofton, Lympstone, and Dawlish Warren if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Area profile for Kenton
Officially, Kenton is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Kenton falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12.9% of Kenton's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.2% of the 1,604 residents in Kenton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Kenton is better served than 69% 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 Kenton are Exmouth Community College (2.9 miles) and Dawlish College (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Kenton's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Kenton is about 32 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Local treatment availability around Kenton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Kenton itself. The closest on record are Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 3 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 3 miles away; and Terrace Dental Care in Dawlish, about 4 miles away.
Facts about Kenton
Around 1,005 people live in Kenton, which is a small village within Devon. Just around 1 km north-east, Powderham is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Orthodontic Treatments in Kenton
Patients in Kenton have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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 Kenton
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Kenton — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Kenton
Orthodontic treatment in Kenton is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Kenton
Orthodontic practices in and around Kenton vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Kenton is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Kenton's under-16 share, 12.9%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Kenton, 5.2% of the 1,604 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Kenton has more choice than 69% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Kenton are served by secondary schools including Exmouth Community College (2.9 miles) and Dawlish College (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Kenton sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kenton is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 32 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kenton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kenton
If Kenton, Devon is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. If you're still deciding, related pages for Powderham, Starcross, Cockwood, Cofton, Lympstone, and Dawlish Warren may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Kenton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kenton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kenton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kenton is Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 2.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Devon Teeth straightening Clinic (3.1 miles) and The Whyte House Dental Group (3.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kenton?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Kenton, 21 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kenton?
The nearest practice to Kenton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 2.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (4.9 miles) and Exeter Orthodontic Practice (6.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kenton, Devon?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kenton, Devon?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.