Orthodontic practices near Lake
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Lake, 10 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Trinity Dental Centre in Barnstaple, 0.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 0.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 0.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 0.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple | 0.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 0.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 1.0 miles east | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 1.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 7.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lake with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnstaple, 0.6 miles north; the next are Bideford (7.2 miles south-west) and Great Torrington (9.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple | 7 | 0.6 miles north |
| Bideford | 2 | 7.2 miles south-west |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 9.0 miles south-west |
| South Molton | 1 | 10.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lake
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), 0.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 0.7 miles east |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 9.0 miles south-west |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 10.4 miles east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 0.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lake 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,291 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 29.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 59 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 28th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Park Community School — 0.4 miles Pilton Community College — 1.3 miles Braunton Academy — 4.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,573 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Trinity Dental Centre, Barnstaple — under a mile The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 7 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 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 Lake
The nearest practice to Lake is Trinity Dental Centre in Barnstaple, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (7.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Lake list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Lake are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Next Wave Dental in Barnstaple, under a mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lake
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Orthodontist in Lake: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Lake understand their options before committing to an appointment. It connects local orthodontic research in Lake with the wider Devon area.
More local pages to browse
For a broader view, related location pages cover Barnstaple, Rumsam, Chestwood, Bradiford, Tawstock, and Bishop's Tawton as well as this one.
Local treatment availability around Lake
There is no orthodontist on our records in Lake itself. The nearest recorded are Trinity Dental Centre in Barnstaple, under a mile away; The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 7 miles away; and Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 9 miles away.
Local snapshot of Lake
Rumsam is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Lake.
Area profile for Lake
Lake is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 18.7% of Lake's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Lake, 6.5% of the 2,291 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (7), Lake has more choice than 66% 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 Lake are The Park Community School (0.4 miles) and Pilton Community College (1.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Lake is roughly mid-table for England.
The Orthodontic Journey in Lake
Orthodontic treatment in Lake is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lake
Provision in Lake varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Lake — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 18.7% of Lake's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,291 residents in the neighbourhood around Lake, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (7), Lake has more choice than 66% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Lake are served by secondary schools including The Park Community School (0.4 miles) and Pilton Community College (1.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Lake sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lake
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lake has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Lake — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Lake vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. By ONS classification, Lake falls under urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 18.7% of Lake's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 2,291 residents in Lake's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Lake is better served than 66% of towns in England. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Lake attend schools such as The Park Community School (0.4 miles) and Pilton Community College (1.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Lake is roughly mid-table for England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lake. The nearest we do hold are Trinity Dental Centre in Barnstaple, under a mile away; The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 7 miles away; and Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 9 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 Lake. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lake
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Lake, Devon, these local links help you keep browsing. You can also browse nearby location pages including Barnstaple, Rumsam, Chestwood, Bradiford, Tawstock, and Bishop's Tawton.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lake
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lake often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lake?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lake is Trinity Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 0.6 miles to the north. The next closest are Next Wave Dental (0.7 miles) and Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (0.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lake?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Lake, 10 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lake?
The nearest practice to Lake that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Next Wave Dental in Barnstaple, about 0.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (0.7 miles) and Litchdon Medical Centre (0.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lake, 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 Lake, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.