Orthodontic practices near Liftondown
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Liftondown; 9 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 17.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 17.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 17.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 18.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 18.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 18.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 19.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 19.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 19.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Liftondown with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saltash, 17.6 miles south; the next are Plymouth (17.9 miles south-east) and Great Torrington (22.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saltash | 1 | 17.6 miles south |
| Plymouth | 13 | 17.9 miles south-east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 22.0 miles north |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 25.0 miles west |
| Bideford | 2 | 25.8 miles north |
| Ashburton | 2 | 26.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Liftondown
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash (4.9 from 768 reviews), 17.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 17.6 miles south |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 19.2 miles south |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (273 reviews) | 18.5 miles south-east |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (236 reviews) | 18.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Liftondown at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Devon |
| 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,754 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 37 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 954th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Launceston College — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,205 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 18 miles Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — 18 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 22 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, 9 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 15 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 Liftondown
Liftondown is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 17.6 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. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (17.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (19.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Liftondown list clear aligners, the nearest 17.6 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 Liftondown are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 17.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 18 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Liftondown to Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence 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 460 to 920 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £205 to £415 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 460 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Liftondown
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Orthodontist in Liftondown: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Liftondown understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is relevant to searches focused on both Liftondown and the wider Devon area.
Liftondown in context
By ONS classification, Liftondown falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 15% of Liftondown's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,754 residents in Liftondown's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Liftondown usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 18 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Liftondown are served by secondary schools including Launceston College (2.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Liftondown sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Liftondown is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 18 miles away.
Local snapshot of Liftondown
Just around 2 km south-east, Lifton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Related pages for Peter's Finger, Lifton, Lawhitton, Saint Giles on the Heath, Stourscombe, and Dutson are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Liftondown
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Liftondown itself. The nearest we do hold are Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 18 miles away; Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 18 miles away; and Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 22 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Liftondown
The orthodontic landscape in Liftondown offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Liftondown
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Liftondown — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Liftondown
Many people in Liftondown 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Liftondown — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Liftondown. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Liftondown
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Liftondown, Devon within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Peter's Finger, Lifton, Lawhitton, Saint Giles on the Heath, Stourscombe, and Dutson.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Liftondown
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Liftondown often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Liftondown?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Liftondown is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 17.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (17.9 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (18.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Liftondown?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Liftondown, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saltash, 17.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Liftondown?
The nearest practice to Liftondown that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 17.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (18.3 miles) and Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (18.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Liftondown, Devon?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Liftondown, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.