Orthodontic practices near Long Woods
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Long Woods, 14 practices within 10 and 28 practices within 20. The closest is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 5.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 5.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 5.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 5.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 5.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.4 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 5.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 5.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 6.0 miles east | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Long Woods with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 5.0 miles east; the next are Topsham (8.6 miles east) and Exmouth (12.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 5.0 miles east |
| Topsham | 2 | 8.6 miles east |
| Exmouth | 2 | 12.8 miles south-east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 13.0 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 13.9 miles south |
| Ashburton | 2 | 15.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Long Woods
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 13.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 13.9 miles south |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 17.9 miles south |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 14.0 miles south |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 5.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Long Woods at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Teignbridge |
| 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 | 12% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,551 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 | 5.7% aged 16 to 24 and 18.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 84 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Devon | 341st closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth's — 4.3 miles Thomas Hall School — 4.6 miles West Exe School — 5.1 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Exeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter — 5 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 9 miles Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd, Exmouth — 13 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 | 14 within 10 miles, 28 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 Long Woods
The nearest practice to Long Woods is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 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 14 practices, and within 20 there are 28.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (7.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Long Woods list clear aligners, the nearest 5 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 Long Woods are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Long Woods to Exeter Orthodontic Practice 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Long Woods
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Long Woods, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Devon.
Local provider signals in Long Woods
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Long Woods itself. The nearest we do hold are Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 5 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 9 miles away; and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 13 miles away.
Local snapshot of Long Woods
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Pathfinder Village, the closest linked location.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Pathfinder Village, The Crescent, Glanvill's Close, Holland Copse, Six Acres, and Holcombe Burnell may also help.
Long Woods in context
Long Woods is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Long Woods falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. With just 12% of residents under 16, Long Woods skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.6% of the 1,551 residents in Long Woods's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Long Woods attend schools such as Queen Elizabeth's (4.3 miles) and Thomas Hall School (4.6 miles). National deprivation data puts Long Woods close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Long Woods is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Long Woods
Patients in Long Woods 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. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Long Woods
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Long Woods
Orthodontic treatment in Long Woods 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Long Woods
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Long Woods 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 Long Woods. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Long Woods
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Long Woods, Devon within a broader nearby area. You can keep exploring with related pages for Pathfinder Village, The Crescent, Glanvill's Close, Holland Copse, Six Acres, and Holcombe Burnell.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Long Woods
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Long Woods often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Long Woods?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Long Woods is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 5.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Contemporary Dental (5.0 miles) and Life Dental & Wellbeing (5.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Long Woods?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Long Woods, 14 practices within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Long Woods?
The nearest practice to Long Woods that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 5.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (7.3 miles) and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (12.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Long Woods, Devon?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Long Woods, Devon?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.