Orthodontic practices near Loddiswell
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Loddiswell; 4 practices within 10 and 30 practices within 20. The closest is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 9.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 9.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 9.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 9.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| AirlocumDartmouth | 10.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (92 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 12.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 13.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 13.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 13.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Loddiswell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dartmouth, 9.2 miles east; the next are Totnes (9.3 miles north-east) and Torquay (12.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 2 | 9.2 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 9.3 miles north-east |
| Torquay | 4 | 12.9 miles north-east |
| Paignton | 2 | 13.1 miles north-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 13.6 miles north |
| Cockington | 1 | 14.9 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Loddiswell
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), 12.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 12.9 miles north-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 16.9 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 14.9 miles north-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 16.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Loddiswell at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Hams |
| 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 |
| Population | 777 |
| Residents under 16 | 20.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,771 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 27.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 50 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 627th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsbridge Academy — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,199 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic, Dartmouth — 9 miles Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic, Totnes — 9 miles South Devon Dental, Torquay — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 30 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 7 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 Loddiswell
The nearest practice to Loddiswell is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 9.2 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 30.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Expert Smile (13.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Loddiswell list clear aligners, the nearest 9.3 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 Loddiswell are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 9.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 15 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Loddiswell to Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 20 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 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Loddiswell
Devon12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Loddiswell
Orthodontist in Loddiswell: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Loddiswell often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Devon. Loddiswell — a small village with a population of around 777 — is covered on this page specifically.
About Loddiswell
Around 777 people live in Loddiswell, which is a small village within Devon. Sorley is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-east of Loddiswell.
More local pages to browse
Nearby location pages including Sorley, Churchstow, Venn, Warcombe, Aveton Gifford, and Grimpstonleigh can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Local provider signals in Loddiswell
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Loddiswell. The closest on record are Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 9 miles away; Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 9 miles away; and South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 13 miles away.
The local picture in Loddiswell
By ONS classification, Loddiswell falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 20.9% of Loddiswell's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Loddiswell, 7.6% of the 2,771 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Loddiswell usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Loddiswell are served by secondary schools including Kingsbridge Academy (2.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Loddiswell's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Loddiswell is about 15 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
All Orthodontic Options in Loddiswell Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Loddiswell can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
How to Choose in Loddiswell
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Loddiswell practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
The Orthodontic Journey in Loddiswell
Orthodontic treatment in Loddiswell is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Loddiswell
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Loddiswell 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 Loddiswell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Loddiswell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Loddiswell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Loddiswell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Loddiswell is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 9.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (9.3 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (9.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Loddiswell?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Loddiswell, 4 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dartmouth, 9.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Loddiswell?
The nearest practice to Loddiswell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 9.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (9.3 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (9.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Loddiswell, Devon?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Loddiswell, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.