Orthodontic practices near Lana
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Lana; 1 practice within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 17.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 17.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 20.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 20.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 24.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 24.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 24.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 24.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 24.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lana with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 17.1 miles north-east; the next are Bideford (20.2 miles north) and Saltash (24.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 17.1 miles north-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 20.2 miles north |
| Saltash | 1 | 24.1 miles south |
| Plymouth | 13 | 24.3 miles south |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 25.1 miles north-east |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 26.5 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Lana at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torridge |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,851 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 19 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 949th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holsworthy Community College — 5.0 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 17 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 20 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 24 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 1 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 Lana
Lana is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 17.1 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 1 practice is within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (20.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (25.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Lana list clear aligners, the nearest 24.1 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 Lana are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 17.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 25 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lana to Torrington Dental Practice is roughly 40 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 440 to 890 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £200 to £400 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 440 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lana
Devon12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Lana
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Lana, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Lana itself or elsewhere in Devon.
Lana at a glance
Luffincott is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-west of Lana.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Luffincott, Tetcott, Chapmans Well, Clawton, Northcott, and Henford are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Local treatment availability around Lana
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lana. The nearest we do hold are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 17 miles away; The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 20 miles away; and Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 24 miles away.
Lana in context
Lana — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15.1% of Lana's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,851 residents in Lana's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Lana has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 17 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Lana are served by secondary schools including Holsworthy Community College (5.0 miles). Lana's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Lana is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 25 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Lana
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lana has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Lana
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Lana
Orthodontic treatment in Lana 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lana
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Lana. ONS classifies Lana as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Lana sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.1% of Lana's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,851 residents in the neighbourhood around Lana, 5.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Lana usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 17 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Lana are served by secondary schools including Holsworthy Community College (5.0 miles). Lana's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lana is about 25 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lana. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lana
This part of the page places Lana, Devon in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering Luffincott, Tetcott, Chapmans Well, Clawton, Northcott, and Henford may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lana
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lana often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lana?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lana is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 17.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Quay Dental Practice (20.2 miles) and Queen Annes Dental Practice (20.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lana?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lana, 0 practices within 10 miles and 1 practice within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 17.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lana?
The nearest practice to Lana that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 17.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Queen Annes Dental Practice (20.2 miles) and Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (24.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lana, Devon?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lana, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.