Orthodontic practices near Longcause
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Longcause, 16 practices within 10 and 31 practices within 20. The closest is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 0.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 0.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 1.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.7 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 5.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 5.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 5.9 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 6.3 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINICTorquay | 6.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Longcause with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Totnes, 0.6 miles east; the next are Torquay (5.7 miles east) and Ashburton (5.8 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Totnes | 2 | 0.6 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 5.7 miles east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 5.8 miles north-west |
| Paignton | 2 | 5.9 miles east |
| Cockington | 1 | 6.4 miles north-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 7.5 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 Longcause
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), 5.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 5.7 miles east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 7.5 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 6.4 miles north-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 7.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Longcause 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,146 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 174 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Devon | 28th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Edward VI Community College — 0.2 miles Paignton Academy — 5.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 940 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes — under a mile South Devon Dental, Torquay — 6 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 31 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 Longcause
The nearest practice to Longcause is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 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 16 practices, and within 20 there are 31.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Expert Smile (6.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Longcause list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Longcause are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Longcause
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Orthodontist in Longcause: Before booking anything in Longcause, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Devon.
About Longcause
The nearest other location we cover is Cott, under 1 km to the west.
What official data says about Longcause
ONS classifies Longcause as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.6% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,146 residents in the neighbourhood around Longcause, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Longcause attend schools such as King Edward VI Community College (0.2 miles) and Paignton Academy (5.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Longcause close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Longcause is about 18 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Useful local orthodontic context for Longcause
There is no orthodontist on our records in Longcause itself. The closest on record are Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, under a mile away; South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 6 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 6 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Pages for Cott, Dartington, Huxham's Cross Estate, Littlehempston, Totnes, and Week follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Longcause
Patients in Longcause have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Longcause
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Longcause — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Longcause
Many people in Longcause delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Longcause
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Longcause
Practices serving Longcause differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Longcause's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Longcause falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Longcause's under-16 share sits at 15.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,146 residents in the neighbourhood around Longcause, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to 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 Longcause attend schools such as King Edward VI Community College (0.2 miles) and Paignton Academy (5.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Longcause is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Longcause is about 18 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Longcause. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Longcause
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Longcause, Devon, these local links help you keep browsing. Related nearby location pages such as Cott, Dartington, Huxham's Cross Estate, Littlehempston, Totnes, and Week can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Longcause
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Longcause often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Longcause?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Longcause is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 0.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (1.1 miles) and South Devon Dental (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Longcause?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Longcause, 16 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Longcause?
The nearest practice to Longcause that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 0.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (1.1 miles) and Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (5.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Longcause, 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 Longcause, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.