Orthodontic practices near Lobb
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lobb; 9 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, 5.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 5.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 5.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 6.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple | 6.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 6.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 6.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 7.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 7.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lobb with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnstaple, 5.5 miles south-east; the next are Bideford (7.1 miles south) and Great Torrington (11.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple | 7 | 5.5 miles south-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 7.1 miles south |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 11.7 miles south |
| South Molton | 1 | 16.6 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 Lobb
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Next Wave Dental in Barnstaple (5.0 from 66 reviews), 6.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 6.9 miles south-east |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 11.7 miles south |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 16.6 miles south-east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 5.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lobb at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,253 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 25.1% 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 | 61 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 386th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Braunton Academy — 1.6 miles Pilton Community College — 5.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 828 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 6 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 7 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 11 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | EX33 |
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 Lobb
The nearest practice to Lobb is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, 5.5 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (7.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Lobb list clear aligners, the nearest 6.9 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 Lobb are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, 5.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lobb to Pure Dental Centre is roughly 10 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 140 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 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 Lobb
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Orthodontist in Lobb: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Lobb, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Devon.
What official data says about Lobb
ONS classifies Lobb as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Lobb falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.2% of Lobb's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,253 residents in Lobb's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Lobb has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Lobb are served by secondary schools including Braunton Academy (1.6 miles) and Pilton Community College (5.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Lobb sits among the less deprived areas of England.
Lobb at a glance
Just around 1 km west, Saunton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice signals around Lobb
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lobb. The nearest we do hold are Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 6 miles away; The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 7 miles away; and Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 12 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
Pages for Saunton, Braunton, North Buckland, Georgeham, Middle Winsham, and Wrafton follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lobb
Starting orthodontic treatment in Lobb can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Lobb follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Lobb
Patients in Lobb have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Lobb
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lobb. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lobb
This part of the page places Lobb, Devon in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Related nearby location pages such as Saunton, Braunton, North Buckland, Georgeham, Middle Winsham, and Wrafton can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lobb
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lobb often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lobb?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lobb is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 5.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (5.6 miles) and Trinity Dental Centre (6.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lobb?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lobb, 9 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barnstaple, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lobb?
The nearest practice to Lobb that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 5.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (5.6 miles) and Litchdon Medical Centre (6.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lobb, Devon?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lobb, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.