Orthodontic practices near Leusdon
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Leusdon, 7 practices within 10 and 47 practices within 20. The closest is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, 3.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 3.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 3.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 9.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 9.5 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
| Devon Square SurgeryNewton Abbot | 9.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (52 reviews) |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 9.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (797 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 9.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 11.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (534 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Leusdon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashburton, 3.3 miles south-east; the next are Totnes (9.2 miles south-east) and Newton Abbot (9.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | 2 | 3.3 miles south-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 9.2 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 9.5 miles east |
| Cockington | 1 | 11.9 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 11.9 miles east |
| Paignton | 2 | 13.2 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 Leusdon
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), 13.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 13.1 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 9.5 miles east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 11.9 miles east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 9.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Leusdon 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 | 2 practices |
| Access within Devon | 214th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.3 miles away, closer than 54% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | South Dartmoor Community College — 3.4 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 3 miles Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes — 9 miles Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening, Newton Abbot — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 47 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 Leusdon
Leusdon is 3.3 miles from Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 47.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Expert Smile (13.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Leusdon list clear aligners, the nearest 3.3 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 Leusdon are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 3.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 15 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Leusdon
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Leusdon, 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 Leusdon itself or elsewhere in Devon.
More local pages to browse
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Lower Town, Buckland in the Moor, Poundsgate, Ponsworthy, Holne, and Michelcombe.
Leusdon in context
Leusdon — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Leusdon'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 Leusdon's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Leusdon are served by secondary schools including South Dartmoor Community College (3.4 miles). Leusdon's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Leusdon is about 15 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Practice data for Leusdon
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Leusdon. The nearest recorded are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 3 miles away; Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 9 miles away; and Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening in Newton Abbot, about 10 miles away.
Facts about Leusdon
The nearest other location we cover is Lower Town, under 1 km to the north.
The Orthodontic Journey in Leusdon
Starting orthodontic treatment in Leusdon 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Leusdon
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Leusdon — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Leusdon is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 11.6% of Leusdon's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,092 residents in the neighbourhood around Leusdon, 4.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Leusdon are served by secondary schools including South Dartmoor Community College (3.4 miles). Leusdon sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Leusdon is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Leusdon
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Leusdon has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Leusdon
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Leusdon — 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 Leusdon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Leusdon
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Leusdon, Devon alone. If you're still deciding, related pages for Lower Town, Buckland in the Moor, Poundsgate, Ponsworthy, Holne, and Michelcombe may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Leusdon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Leusdon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Leusdon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Leusdon is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 3.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (3.4 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (9.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Leusdon?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Leusdon, 7 practices within 10 miles and 47 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Leusdon?
The nearest practice to Leusdon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 3.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (9.2 miles) and Devon Square Surgery (9.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Leusdon, Devon?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Leusdon, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.