Orthodontic practices near Ledstone
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ledstone; 4 practices within 10 and 30 practices within 20. The closest is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 7.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 7.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| AirlocumDartmouth | 8.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (92 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 9.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 9.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 12.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 12.3 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 13.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 14.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ledstone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dartmouth, 7.7 miles east; the next are Totnes (9.1 miles north-east) and Torquay (12.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 2 | 7.7 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 9.1 miles north-east |
| Torquay | 4 | 12.0 miles north-east |
| Paignton | 2 | 12.3 miles north-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 14.2 miles north |
| Cockington | 1 | 14.3 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 Ledstone
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), 12.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 12.0 miles north-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 16.7 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 14.3 miles north-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 16.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ledstone at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Hams |
| 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 | 12.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,933 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 19.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 62 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 530th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsbridge Academy — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,199 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic, Dartmouth — 8 miles Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic, Totnes — 9 miles South Devon Dental, Torquay — 12 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 30 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 Ledstone
From Ledstone the nearest practice is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 7.7 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 30.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Expert Smile (13.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Ledstone list clear aligners, the nearest 9.1 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 Ledstone are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 7.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 17 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ledstone to Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ledstone
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Ledstone, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Devon.
More local pages to browse
For a broader view, related location pages cover Goveton, Grimpstonleigh, Warcombe, Woodleigh, Sorley, and East Allington as well as this one.
Ledstone in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Goveton, around 1 km to the south-east.
Practice data for Ledstone
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ledstone itself. The nearest recorded are Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 8 miles away; Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 9 miles away; and South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 12 miles away.
Ledstone in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Ledstone sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 12.6% of residents under 16, Ledstone skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Ledstone, 5.6% of the 1,933 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Ledstone has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Ledstone are Kingsbridge Academy (2.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Ledstone is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ledstone is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 17 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Ledstone
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Ledstone can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ledstone
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ledstone
Many people in Ledstone delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ledstone
What's available in Ledstone depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Ledstone is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. With just 12.6% of residents under 16, Ledstone skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,933 residents in Ledstone's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Ledstone; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Ledstone are served by secondary schools including Kingsbridge Academy (2.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ledstone's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Ledstone is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ledstone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ledstone
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Ledstone, Devon alone. Nearby pages covering Goveton, Grimpstonleigh, Warcombe, Woodleigh, Sorley, and East Allington may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ledstone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ledstone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ledstone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ledstone is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 7.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Airlocum (8.5 miles) and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (9.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ledstone?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ledstone, 4 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dartmouth, 7.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ledstone?
The nearest practice to Ledstone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 7.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (9.1 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (9.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ledstone, 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 Ledstone, Devon?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.