Orthodontic practices near Kingford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Kingford; 9 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, 6.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 6.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 8.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 8.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 8.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 8.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
| Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple | 8.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 9.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 9.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kingford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is South Molton, 6.6 miles north-east; the next are Great Torrington (8.1 miles west) and Barnstaple (8.4 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| South Molton | 1 | 6.6 miles north-east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 8.1 miles west |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 8.4 miles north-west |
| Bideford | 2 | 11.4 miles west |
| Exeter | 12 | 24.5 miles south-east |
| Topsham | 2 | 28.7 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 Kingford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Next Wave Dental in Barnstaple (5.0 from 66 reviews), 8.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 8.4 miles north-west |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 8.1 miles west |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 6.6 miles north-east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 9.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kingford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torridge |
| 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 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,882 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 37 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 452nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chulmleigh Community College — 5.0 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 7 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 8 miles Litchdon Medical Centre, Barnstaple — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 11 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 Kingford
From Kingford the nearest practice is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, 6.6 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (11.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (26.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 6 of the practices around Kingford list clear aligners, the nearest 8.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kingford are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 8.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Kingford to Whitehall Dental Practice is roughly 15 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kingford
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Orthodontist in Kingford: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Kingford. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Kingford itself or elsewhere in Devon.
Area profile for Kingford
ONS classifies Kingford as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Kingford falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.2% of Kingford's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,882 residents in the neighbourhood around Kingford, 4.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Kingford; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Kingford are served by secondary schools including Chulmleigh Community College (5.0 miles). National deprivation data puts Kingford close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Kingford is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Kingford in numbers
Just around 2 km north-west, High Bickington is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What local practice data suggests in Kingford
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Kingford itself. The nearest we do hold are Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 7 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 8 miles away; and Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, about 8 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for High Bickington, Umberleigh, Warkleigh, Chittlehamholt, Ashreigney, and Chittlehampton.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Kingford
Starting orthodontic treatment in Kingford can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Kingford follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Kingford
The orthodontic landscape in Kingford offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Kingford — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Kingford vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Kingford's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Kingford falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 14.2% of Kingford's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,882 residents in the neighbourhood around Kingford, 4.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Kingford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Kingford attend schools such as Chulmleigh Community College (5.0 miles). Kingford's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Kingford is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Kingford itself. The nearest we do hold are Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 7 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 8 miles away; and Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, about 8 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kingford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kingford
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Kingford, Devon. Nearby pages covering High Bickington, Umberleigh, Warkleigh, Chittlehamholt, Ashreigney, and Chittlehampton may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Kingford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kingford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kingford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kingford is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 6.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Torrington Dental Practice (8.1 miles) and Litchdon Medical Centre (8.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kingford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kingford, 9 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in South Molton, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kingford?
The nearest practice to Kingford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 8.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include Litchdon Medical Centre (8.4 miles) and Next Wave Dental (8.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kingford, Devon?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kingford, 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.