Orthodontic practices near Kings Nympton
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Kings Nympton, 1 practice within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, 4.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 10.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 10.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 10.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
| Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple | 11.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 11.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 11.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 12.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kings Nympton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is South Molton, 4.8 miles north-east; the next are Barnstaple (10.8 miles north-west) and Great Torrington (11.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| South Molton | 1 | 4.8 miles north-east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 10.8 miles north-west |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 11.6 miles west |
| Bideford | 2 | 14.9 miles west |
| Exeter | 12 | 21.5 miles south-east |
| Topsham | 2 | 25.7 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 Kings Nympton
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), 10.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 10.9 miles north-west |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 11.6 miles west |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 4.8 miles north-east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 12.0 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kings Nympton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North 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 | 13.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,327 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 28 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Devon | 324th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chulmleigh Community College — 2.4 miles South Molton Community College — 4.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 735 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 5 miles Litchdon Medical Centre, Barnstaple — 11 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 12 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 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 Kings Nympton
Kings Nympton is 4.8 miles from Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 11.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (14.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (23.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 7 of the practices around Kings Nympton list clear aligners, the nearest 10.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kings Nympton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, 10.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 38 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kings Nympton
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Kings Nympton, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Devon.
Kings Nympton in context
By ONS classification, Kings Nympton falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Kings Nympton falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.5% of Kings Nympton's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 2,327 residents in the neighbourhood around Kings Nympton, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Kings Nympton attend schools such as Chulmleigh Community College (2.4 miles) and South Molton Community College (4.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Kings Nympton is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Kings Nympton is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Practice data for Kings Nympton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Kings Nympton. The closest on record are Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 5 miles away; Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, about 11 miles away; and Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 12 miles away.
Facts about Kings Nympton
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Kings Nympton
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Kings Nympton
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Kings Nympton — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Kings Nympton
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Areas We Cover Around Kings Nympton
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Frequently Asked Questions in Kings Nympton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kings Nympton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kings Nympton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kings Nympton is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 4.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Litchdon Medical Centre (10.8 miles) and Next Wave Dental (10.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kings Nympton?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Kings Nympton, 1 practice within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kings Nympton?
The nearest practice to Kings Nympton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, about 10.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Next Wave Dental (10.9 miles) and Torrington Dental Practice (11.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kings Nympton, Devon?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kings Nympton, Devon?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.