Orthodontic practices near Lee Moor
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lee Moor; 14 practices within 10 and 28 practices within 20. The closest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 5.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 5.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 5.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 5.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 6.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 6.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 6.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 6.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 6.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lee Moor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 5.2 miles west; the next are Saltash (8.0 miles west) and Ashburton (12.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 5.2 miles west |
| Saltash | 1 | 8.0 miles west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 12.3 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 14.2 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 18.9 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 19.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lee Moor
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), 19.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 19.3 miles east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 18.9 miles east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 19.6 miles east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 18.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lee Moor 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,035 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 36 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 365th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Plympton Academy — 4.0 miles Hele's School — 4.1 miles Tor Bridge High — 4.4 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 5 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 8 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 28 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 Lee Moor
From Lee Moor the nearest practice is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 5.2 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 14 practices, and within 20 there are 28.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clark House Dental (7.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (6.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Lee Moor list clear aligners, the nearest 5.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lee Moor are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 5.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lee Moor to Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth is roughly 10 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lee Moor
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Orthodontist in Lee Moor: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Lee Moor understand their options before committing to an appointment. It connects local orthodontic research in Lee Moor with the wider Devon area.
Lee Moor in context
ONS classifies Lee Moor as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Lee Moor sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.9% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,035 residents in the neighbourhood around Lee Moor, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Lee Moor; the nearest is about 5 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 Lee Moor are Plympton Academy (4.0 miles) and Hele's School (4.1 miles). Lee Moor sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Lee Moor is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 5 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice data for Lee Moor
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lee Moor itself. The closest on record are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 5 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 8 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 12 miles away.
Lee Moor in numbers
Wotter is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km west of Lee Moor.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Wotter, Drakeland Corner, Hemerdon, Sparkwell Village, Yondertown, and Cornwood are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Lee Moor
Orthodontic treatment in Lee Moor is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Lee Moor
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Lee Moor — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lee Moor
Patients in Lee Moor have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Lee Moor offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lee Moor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lee Moor
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Lee Moor, Devon with surrounding locations. You can also browse nearby location pages including Wotter, Drakeland Corner, Hemerdon, Sparkwell Village, Yondertown, and Cornwood.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lee Moor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lee Moor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lee Moor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lee Moor is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 5.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (5.8 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (5.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lee Moor?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lee Moor, 14 practices within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lee Moor?
The nearest practice to Lee Moor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 5.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (5.8 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (5.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lee Moor, 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 Lee Moor, Devon?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.