Orthodontic practices near Lamerton
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Lamerton; 16 practices within 20. The closest is Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, 11.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 11.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 11.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 11.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 11.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 11.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 12.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 12.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 12.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lamerton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 11.1 miles south; the next are Saltash (11.2 miles south) and Ashburton (19.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 11.1 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 11.2 miles south |
| Ashburton | 2 | 19.4 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 24.0 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 25.8 miles east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 26.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lamerton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth (5.0 from 106 reviews), 13.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 13.4 miles south |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 11.2 miles south |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 12.6 miles south |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 19.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lamerton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West 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 |
| Population | 859 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,690 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 31 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 750th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tavistock College — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,200 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — 11 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 11 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 19 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 16 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 Lamerton
The nearest practice to Lamerton is Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, 11.1 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. 16 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (11.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (12.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Lamerton list clear aligners, the nearest 11.2 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 Lamerton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 11.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 11 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lamerton to Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 25 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 290 to 580 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £260 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lamerton
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Lamerton, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Lamerton with the wider Devon area. Lamerton — a small village with a population of around 859 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice signals around Lamerton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lamerton itself. The nearest we do hold are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 11 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 11 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 19 miles away.
Lamerton in context
Lamerton — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Lamerton has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.3% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,690 residents in the neighbourhood around Lamerton, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Lamerton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Lamerton are Tavistock College (2.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Lamerton sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Lamerton is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Chipshop, Brentor, Gulworthy, Portington, Quither, and Lower Dimson.
Local snapshot of Lamerton
With a population of roughly 859, Lamerton is a small village within Devon. Chipshop is the closest neighbouring location page, around 3 km south-west of Lamerton.
The Orthodontic Journey in Lamerton
Starting orthodontic treatment in Lamerton 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Lamerton
Treatment in Lamerton runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Lamerton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lamerton has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lamerton
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lamerton — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lamerton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lamerton
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Lamerton, Devon alone. For a broader comparison, pages for Chipshop, Brentor, Gulworthy, Portington, Quither, and Lower Dimson follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lamerton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lamerton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lamerton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lamerton is Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 11.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (11.2 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (11.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lamerton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lamerton, 0 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 11.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lamerton?
The nearest practice to Lamerton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 11.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (11.4 miles) and Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (11.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lamerton, 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 Lamerton, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.