Orthodontic practices near Knightacott
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Knightacott; 8 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is St John's Dental Centre in Barnstaple, 6.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 6.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
| Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple | 6.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 6.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 6.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 6.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 7.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 8.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 9.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Knightacott with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnstaple, 6.6 miles south-west; the next are South Molton (9.6 miles south-east) and Bideford (14.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple | 7 | 6.6 miles south-west |
| South Molton | 1 | 9.6 miles south-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 14.6 miles south-west |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 16.0 miles south-west |
| Bridgend | 1 | 29.2 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 Knightacott
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), 6.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 6.9 miles south-west |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 16.0 miles south-west |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 9.6 miles south-east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 7.9 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Knightacott 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 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,052 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 26 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% 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 | 6.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St John's Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 7 miles Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 10 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 15 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 | 8 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 Knightacott
The nearest practice to Knightacott is St John's Dental Centre in Barnstaple, 6.6 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 are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (14.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Knightacott list clear aligners, the nearest 6.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Knightacott are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, 6.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Knightacott to St John's Dental Centre 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 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Knightacott
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Orthodontist in Knightacott: This page was put together for people in Knightacott who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Devon.
The local picture in Knightacott
Knightacott is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Knightacott sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 2,052 residents in Knightacott's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Knightacott has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. By national deprivation ranking, Knightacott is roughly mid-table for England.
What local practice data suggests in Knightacott
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Knightacott itself. The closest on record are St John's Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 7 miles away; Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 10 miles away; and The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 15 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Nearby location pages including Bratton Fleming, Benton, Blackmoor Gate, Barton Town, Challacombe, and Stoke Rivers can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Local context for Knightacott
Just around 2 km south, Bratton Fleming is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Knightacott
Patients in Knightacott have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Knightacott
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Knightacott
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Knightacott helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Knightacott follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Knightacott. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Knightacott
This section helps connect Knightacott, Devon to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. If you're still deciding, related pages for Bratton Fleming, Benton, Blackmoor Gate, Barton Town, Challacombe, and Stoke Rivers may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Knightacott
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Knightacott often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Knightacott?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Knightacott is St John's Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 6.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Dental Implants Devon (6.7 miles) and Litchdon Medical Centre (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Knightacott?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Knightacott, 8 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barnstaple, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Knightacott?
The nearest practice to Knightacott that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, about 6.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Next Wave Dental (6.9 miles) and Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (7.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Knightacott, Devon?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Knightacott, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.