Orthodontic practices near Livermead
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Livermead, 17 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Expert Smile in Paignton, 0.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert SmilePaignton | 0.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| Parkhill DentalTorquay | 1.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (306 reviews) |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 1.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (534 reviews) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINICTorquay | 1.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Torbay HospitalTorquay | 1.5 miles north | – | – | – | 3.9 (386 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 1.7 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 1.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Livermead with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Paignton, 0.9 miles south; the next are Torquay (1.3 miles east) and Cockington (1.4 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Paignton | 2 | 0.9 miles south |
| Torquay | 4 | 1.3 miles east |
| Cockington | 1 | 1.4 miles north-west |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 5.4 miles north-west |
| Totnes | 2 | 6.0 miles west |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 7.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Livermead
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), 1.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 1.9 miles south-west |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-west |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 1.4 miles north-west |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Livermead at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torbay |
| 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 9.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,979 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 17% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,328 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Torbay | 8th closest to an orthodontic practice of 28 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Torbay |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Torquay Boys' Grammar School — 1.2 miles Torquay Girls' Grammar School — 1.2 miles Torquay Academy — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 7,340 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 45 schools, 19,593 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Expert Smile, Paignton — under a mile Parkhill Dental, Torquay — 1 miles Ocean Orthodontic Clinic, Cockington — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 34 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 Livermead
The nearest practice to Livermead is Expert Smile in Paignton, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Expert Smile (under a mile) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Livermead list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Livermead are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 25 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Livermead
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Orthodontist in Livermead: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Livermead keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Borough of Torbay and the surrounding area.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Cockington, Torre, Torquay, Shiphay, Edginswell, and Paignton.
Livermead in numbers
Cockington is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Livermead.
What official data says about Livermead
Livermead is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Livermead's under-16 share, 9.9%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,979 residents in the neighbourhood around Livermead, 4.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Borough of Torbay. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (7), Livermead has more choice than 66% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Livermead attend schools such as Torquay Boys' Grammar School (1.2 miles) and Torquay Girls' Grammar School (1.2 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Livermead's Local Authority has 45 schools educating 19,593 pupils (DfE data). Livermead falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Livermead is about 25 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
What local practice data suggests in Livermead
There is no orthodontist on our records in Livermead itself. The closest on record are Expert Smile in Paignton, under a mile away; Parkhill Dental in Torquay, about a mile away; and Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, about a mile away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Livermead
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Livermead
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Frequently Asked Questions in Livermead
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Livermead often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Livermead?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Livermead is Expert Smile in Paignton, about 0.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Parkhill Dental (1.3 miles) and Ocean Orthodontic Clinic (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Livermead?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Livermead, 17 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Livermead?
The nearest practice to Livermead that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, about 1.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (1.4 miles) and Devon Square Surgery (5.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Livermead, Borough of Torbay?
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 Livermead, Borough of Torbay?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.