Orthodontic practices near Kingsteignton
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Kingsteignton, 17 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Devon Square Surgery in Newton Abbot, 1.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Square SurgeryNewton Abbot | 1.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (52 reviews) |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 1.7 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (797 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 1.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
| Torbay HospitalTorquay | 4.8 miles south | – | – | – | 3.9 (386 reviews) |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (534 reviews) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINICTorquay | 5.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Terrace Dental CareDawlish | 5.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| Parkhill DentalTorquay | 6.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (306 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kingsteignton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newton Abbot, 1.7 miles south-west; the next are Torquay (4.8 miles south) and Cockington (5.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 1.7 miles south-west |
| Torquay | 4 | 4.8 miles south |
| Cockington | 1 | 5.1 miles south |
| Dawlish | 1 | 5.5 miles north-east |
| Paignton | 2 | 7.1 miles south |
| Ashburton | 2 | 7.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kingsteignton
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), 7.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 7.9 miles south |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 1.7 miles south-west |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 5.1 miles south |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 1.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kingsteignton 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 11,360 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,512 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 27.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 155 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 93rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Teign School — 1.0 miles South Devon UTC — 1.6 miles Newton Abbot College — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,273 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Devon Square Surgery, Newton Abbot — 2 miles Torbay Hospital, Torquay — 5 miles Ocean Orthodontic Clinic, Cockington — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 34 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 Kingsteignton
Kingsteignton is 1.7 miles from Devon Square Surgery in Newton Abbot, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Expert Smile (7.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Kingsteignton list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 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 Kingsteignton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devon Square Surgery in Newton Abbot, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 25 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kingsteignton
Devon12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Kingsteignton
Orthodontist in Kingsteignton: Before booking anything in Kingsteignton, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Devon. Kingsteignton — a market town with a population of around 11,360 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice signals around Kingsteignton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Kingsteignton itself. The nearest recorded are Devon Square Surgery in Newton Abbot, about 2 miles away; Torbay Hospital in Torquay, about 5 miles away; and Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, about 5 miles away.
The local picture in Kingsteignton
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Kingsteignton sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Kingsteignton's under-16 share sits at 16.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,512 residents in the neighbourhood around Kingsteignton, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Kingsteignton is better served than 56% 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 Kingsteignton are Teign School (1.0 miles) and South Devon UTC (1.6 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Kingsteignton's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Kingsteignton is about 25 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Where Kingsteignton sits locally
Kingsteignton has a population of around 11,360, making it a market town within Devon. Heading east for around 3 km brings you to Bishopsteignton, the closest linked location.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Aller Park, Newtake, Ideford, Milber, Combeinteignhead, and Newton Abbot are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Kingsteignton
Starting orthodontic treatment in Kingsteignton can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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 Kingsteignton
- 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 Kingsteignton
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Kingsteignton — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Kingsteignton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Kingsteignton has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Kingsteignton — Local Context
What's available in Kingsteignton depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Kingsteignton — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 16.1% of Kingsteignton's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Kingsteignton, 6.8% of the 1,512 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Kingsteignton has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Kingsteignton are Teign School (1.0 miles) and South Devon UTC (1.6 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Kingsteignton close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kingsteignton is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 25 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Kingsteignton itself. The nearest recorded are Devon Square Surgery in Newton Abbot, about 2 miles away; Torbay Hospital in Torquay, about 5 miles away; and Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, about 5 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kingsteignton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kingsteignton
This part of the page places Kingsteignton, Devon in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Aller Park, Newtake, Ideford, Milber, Combeinteignhead, and Newton Abbot may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Kingsteignton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kingsteignton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kingsteignton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kingsteignton is Devon Square Surgery in Newton Abbot, about 1.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Newton Abbot Dental (1.7 miles) and Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kingsteignton?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Kingsteignton, 17 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kingsteignton?
The nearest practice to Kingsteignton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devon Square Surgery in Newton Abbot, about 1.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Ocean Orthodontic Clinic (5.1 miles) and OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (5.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kingsteignton, 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 Kingsteignton, Devon?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.