Orthodontic practices near Longdown
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Longdown, 14 practices within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 3.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 3.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 3.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 3.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 3.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 3.8 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 3.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 4.3 miles east | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 4.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Longdown with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 3.4 miles east; the next are Topsham (6.5 miles east) and Exmouth (10.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 3.4 miles east |
| Topsham | 2 | 6.5 miles east |
| Exmouth | 2 | 10.6 miles south-east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 10.9 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 12.4 miles south |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 13.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Longdown
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), 19.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 19.0 miles south |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 12.4 miles south |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 16.2 miles south |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 12.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Longdown 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 | 1,369 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 20.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 228th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.4 miles away, closer than 53% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | West Exe School — 3.1 miles Thomas Hall School — 3.5 miles Matford Brook Academy — 4.0 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Exeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter — 3 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 6 miles Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd, Exmouth — 11 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 32 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 Longdown
Longdown is 3.4 miles from Exeter Orthodontic Practice, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 32.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (5.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Longdown list clear aligners, the nearest 3.4 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 Longdown are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 3.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 30 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Longdown
Devon12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Longdown
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Longdown, 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.
Longdown in context
Longdown is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12% of Longdown's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,369 residents in the neighbourhood around Longdown, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Longdown is better served than 72% of towns in England. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Longdown are West Exe School (3.1 miles) and Thomas Hall School (3.5 miles). Longdown's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Longdown is about 30 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
More local pages to browse
You can also compare treatment pages for Holcombe Burnell Barton, Holcombe Burnell, Whitestone, Glanvill's Close, Holland Copse, and Six Acres if you are weighing up more than one location.
Local context for Longdown
The nearest other location we cover is Holcombe Burnell Barton, under 1 km to the west.
Local orthodontic signals in Longdown
There is no orthodontist on our records in Longdown itself. The nearest we do hold are Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 3 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 6 miles away; and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 11 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Longdown
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Longdown can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Longdown
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Longdown — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Longdown
Orthodontic treatment in Longdown 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Longdown
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Longdown. Longdown is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Longdown. Census data puts only 12% of Longdown's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5% of the 1,369 residents in Longdown's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Longdown has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Longdown are West Exe School (3.1 miles) and Thomas Hall School (3.5 miles). National deprivation data puts Longdown close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Longdown is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Longdown. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Longdown
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Longdown, Devon with surrounding locations. If you're still deciding, related pages for Holcombe Burnell Barton, Holcombe Burnell, Whitestone, Glanvill's Close, Holland Copse, and Six Acres may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Longdown
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Longdown often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Longdown?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Longdown is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 3.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Contemporary Dental (3.4 miles) and Life Dental & Wellbeing (3.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Longdown?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Longdown, 14 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Longdown?
The nearest practice to Longdown that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 3.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (5.4 miles) and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (10.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Longdown, Devon?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Longdown, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.