Orthodontic practices near Kingsbridge
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Kingsbridge; 1 practice within 10 and 30 practices within 20. The closest is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 9.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 9.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| AirlocumDartmouth | 10.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (92 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 11.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 11.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 14.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 14.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 15.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 16.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kingsbridge with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dartmouth, 9.4 miles north-east; the next are Totnes (11.3 miles north-east) and Torquay (14.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 2 | 9.4 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 11.3 miles north-east |
| Torquay | 4 | 14.2 miles north-east |
| Paignton | 2 | 14.4 miles north-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 16.3 miles north |
| Cockington | 1 | 16.5 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kingsbridge
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), 14.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 14.2 miles north-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 19.0 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 16.5 miles north-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 18.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kingsbridge at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Hams |
| 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 6,116 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,044 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 23% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 187 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 636th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsbridge Academy — 0.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,199 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic, Dartmouth — 9 miles Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic, Totnes — 11 miles South Devon Dental, Torquay — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 30 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 Kingsbridge
The nearest practice to Kingsbridge is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 9.4 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 30.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Expert Smile (15.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Kingsbridge list clear aligners, the nearest 11.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kingsbridge are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 9.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 17 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Kingsbridge to Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 20 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 240 to 490 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £220 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 23% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kingsbridge
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Orthodontist in Kingsbridge: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Kingsbridge. It connects local orthodontic research in Kingsbridge with the wider Devon area. Kingsbridge — a small town with a population of around 6,116 — is covered on this page specifically.
What local practice data suggests in Kingsbridge
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Kingsbridge itself. The nearest recorded are Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 9 miles away; Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 11 miles away; and South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 14 miles away.
Kingsbridge in context
Kingsbridge — larger rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 14.4% of Kingsbridge's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 2,044 residents in Kingsbridge's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Kingsbridge usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Kingsbridge are served by secondary schools including Kingsbridge Academy (0.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Kingsbridge sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Kingsbridge is about 17 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Pages for Dodbrooke, Westville, West Alvington, Southville, West Charleton, and Warcombe follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
A quick look at Kingsbridge
Kingsbridge has a population of around 6,116, making it a small town within Devon. The nearest other location we cover is Dodbrooke, under 1 km to the north.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Kingsbridge
Orthodontic treatment in Kingsbridge is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Kingsbridge
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Kingsbridge
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Kingsbridge — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Kingsbridge
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Kingsbridge 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Kingsbridge offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kingsbridge. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kingsbridge
These links help widen your research beyond Kingsbridge, Devon if you're open to travelling a little further. You can keep exploring with related pages for Dodbrooke, Westville, West Alvington, Southville, West Charleton, and Warcombe.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Kingsbridge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kingsbridge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kingsbridge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kingsbridge is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 9.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Airlocum (10.1 miles) and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (11.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kingsbridge?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kingsbridge, 1 practice within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dartmouth, 9.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kingsbridge?
The nearest practice to Kingsbridge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 9.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (11.3 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (11.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kingsbridge, Devon?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kingsbridge, Devon?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.