Orthodontic practices near Lettaford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lettaford; 2 practices within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 9.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 9.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 9.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 12.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
| Devon Square SurgeryNewton Abbot | 12.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (52 reviews) |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 12.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (797 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 14.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 14.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 14.7 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lettaford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashburton, 9.3 miles south-east; the next are Newton Abbot (12.8 miles south-east) and Exeter (14.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | 2 | 9.3 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 12.8 miles south-east |
| Exeter | 12 | 14.6 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 15.6 miles south-east |
| Cockington | 1 | 16.4 miles south-east |
| Torquay | 4 | 16.4 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lettaford
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), 18.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 18.4 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 12.8 miles south-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 16.4 miles south-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 12.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lettaford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Teignbridge |
| 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 | 11.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,092 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.4% aged 16 to 24 and 20% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 12 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 632nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 19 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Devon Dental Centre of Excellence, Ashburton — 9 miles Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening, Newton Abbot — 13 miles Exeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 32 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 Lettaford
The nearest practice to Lettaford is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 9.3 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. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 32.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (16.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Lettaford list clear aligners, the nearest 9.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lettaford are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 9.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 19 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lettaford to Devon Dental Centre of Excellence is roughly 20 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 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lettaford
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Orthodontist in Lettaford: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Lettaford, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Lettaford itself or elsewhere in Devon.
About Lettaford
Just around 4 km north-east, Great Weeke is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Lettaford
ONS classifies Lettaford as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Lettaford's under-16 share, 11.6%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.7% of the 1,092 residents in Lettaford's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Lettaford has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. National deprivation data puts Lettaford close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lettaford is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 19 miles away.
What local practice data suggests in Lettaford
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lettaford itself. The nearest recorded are Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 9 miles away; Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening in Newton Abbot, about 13 miles away; and Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 15 miles away.
Widen your local search
Pages for Great Weeke, Chagford, Murchington, Teigncombe, Gidleigh, and North Bovey follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lettaford
Starting orthodontic treatment in Lettaford can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lettaford
Practices serving Lettaford differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Lettaford sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 11.6% of residents under 16, Lettaford skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Lettaford, 4.7% of the 1,092 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Lettaford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. National deprivation data puts Lettaford close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Lettaford is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lettaford
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lettaford has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lettaford
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lettaford — 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 Lettaford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lettaford
These links help widen your research beyond Lettaford, Devon if you're open to travelling a little further. Nearby pages covering Great Weeke, Chagford, Murchington, Teigncombe, Gidleigh, and North Bovey may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lettaford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lettaford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lettaford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lettaford is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 9.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic (9.4 miles) and Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening (12.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lettaford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lettaford, 2 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ashburton, 9.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lettaford?
The nearest practice to Lettaford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 9.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Devon Square Surgery (12.8 miles) and Exeter Orthodontic Practice (14.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lettaford, 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 Lettaford, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.