Orthodontic practices near Livingshayes
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Livingshayes; 14 practices within 10 and 19 practices within 20. The closest is Exeter Advanced Dentistry, 6.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 6.9 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 6.9 miles south | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 6.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 7.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 7.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 7.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 7.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 7.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Livingshayes with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 6.9 miles south; the next are Topsham (9.4 miles south) and Exmouth (14.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 6.9 miles south |
| Topsham | 2 | 9.4 miles south |
| Exmouth | 2 | 14.1 miles south |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 14.2 miles south-east |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 15.3 miles north-east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 16.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Livingshayes
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 6.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 6.9 miles south |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 8.3 miles south |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 4.9 (825 reviews) | 14.3 miles south |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 7.1 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Livingshayes at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mid 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,906 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 151 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 476th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 40 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cullompton Community College — 3.9 miles Clyst Vale Community College — 4.4 miles Cranbrook Education Campus — 5.5 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Exeter Advanced Dentistry, Exeter — 7 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 9 miles Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd, Exmouth — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 19 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 Livingshayes
The nearest practice to Livingshayes is Exeter Advanced Dentistry, 6.9 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 14 practices, and within 20 there are 19.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (7.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Livingshayes list clear aligners, the nearest 7 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 Livingshayes are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 40 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Livingshayes to Exeter Advanced Dentistry is roughly 15 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Livingshayes
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Orthodontist in Livingshayes: People weighing up braces or aligners in Livingshayes can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Devon and the surrounding area.
Livingshayes in numbers
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Silverton, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Silverton, Chitterley, Columbjohn, Up Exe, Hele, and Butterleigh may also help.
Area profile for Livingshayes
Livingshayes — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Livingshayes's under-16 share sits at 15.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,906 residents in Livingshayes's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Livingshayes; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Livingshayes attend schools such as Cullompton Community College (3.9 miles) and Clyst Vale Community College (4.4 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Livingshayes is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Livingshayes is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 40 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What we know about practices near Livingshayes
There is no orthodontist on our records in Livingshayes itself. The closest on record are Exeter Advanced Dentistry, about 7 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 9 miles away; and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 14 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Livingshayes Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Livingshayes offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Livingshayes
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Livingshayes
Orthodontic treatment in Livingshayes is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Livingshayes
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Livingshayes follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Livingshayes. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Livingshayes
These links help widen your research beyond Livingshayes, Devon if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Silverton, Chitterley, Columbjohn, Up Exe, Hele, and Butterleigh.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Livingshayes
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Livingshayes often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Livingshayes?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Livingshayes is Exeter Advanced Dentistry, about 6.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Exeter NHS Dental Access Centre (6.9 miles) and Barnstaple Health Centre (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Livingshayes?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Livingshayes, 14 practices within 10 miles and 19 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Exeter, 6.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Livingshayes?
The nearest practice to Livingshayes that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 7.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (7.6 miles) and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (14.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Livingshayes, Devon?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Livingshayes, Devon?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.