Orthodontic practices near Lopwell
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Lopwell, 14 practices within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, 3.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 3.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 3.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 3.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 3.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 3.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 5.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 5.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lopwell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 3.3 miles south; the next are Saltash (3.9 miles south-west) and Ashburton (17.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 3.3 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 3.9 miles south-west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 17.7 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 20.5 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 24.4 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 25.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lopwell
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth (5.0 from 106 reviews), 5.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 5.6 miles south |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 3.9 miles south-west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 5.0 miles south |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 17.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lopwell 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,035 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 36 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 214th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.3 miles away, closer than 54% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Notre Dame RC School — 2.8 miles Sir John Hunt Community Sports College — 3.0 miles St Boniface's RC College — 3.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 764 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — 3 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 4 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 18 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 16 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 Lopwell
Lopwell is 3.3 miles from Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 16.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (3.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (4.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Lopwell list clear aligners, the nearest 3.6 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 Lopwell are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Meavy Way Dental Practice in Plymouth, 3.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lopwell
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Orthodontist in Lopwell: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Lopwell? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Devon and the surrounding area.
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What official data says about Lopwell
Lopwell is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 16.9% of Lopwell's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,035 residents in the neighbourhood around Lopwell, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Lopwell has more choice than 64% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Lopwell are Notre Dame RC School (2.8 miles) and Sir John Hunt Community Sports College (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Lopwell sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lopwell is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 4 miles away.
Practice data for Lopwell
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lopwell itself. The nearest we do hold are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 3 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 4 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 18 miles away.
About Lopwell
Milton Combe is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-east of Lopwell.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lopwell
Many people in Lopwell delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lopwell
Orthodontic practices in and around Lopwell vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Lopwell is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Lopwell falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Lopwell's under-16 share sits at 16.9%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Lopwell, 7.2% of the 2,035 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Lopwell has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Lopwell are served by secondary schools including Notre Dame RC School (2.8 miles) and Sir John Hunt Community Sports College (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Lopwell sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lopwell is about 4 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Lopwell
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lopwell has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lopwell
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lopwell — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lopwell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lopwell
If Lopwell, Devon is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Related nearby location pages such as Milton Combe, Bere Ferrers, Bickham, Tamerton Foliot, Buckland Monachorum, and Southway can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lopwell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lopwell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lopwell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lopwell is Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 3.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Meavy Way Dental Practice (3.6 miles) and Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (3.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lopwell?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Lopwell, 14 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lopwell?
The nearest practice to Lopwell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Meavy Way Dental Practice in Plymouth, about 3.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (3.6 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (3.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lopwell, Devon?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lopwell, Devon?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.