Orthodontic practices near Lovaton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lovaton; 14 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 5.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 5.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 6.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 6.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 6.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 7.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 7.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 7.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 7.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lovaton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 5.6 miles south-west; the next are Saltash (7.8 miles south-west) and Ashburton (13.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 5.6 miles south-west |
| Saltash | 1 | 7.8 miles south-west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 13.1 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 16.3 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 19.9 miles east |
| Cockington | 1 | 21.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lovaton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 19.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 19.9 miles east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 19.9 miles east |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 7.8 miles south-west |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 7.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lovaton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Devon |
| 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 | 11.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,425 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.4% aged 16 to 24 and 18.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 392nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tor Bridge High — 5.2 miles Notre Dame RC School — 5.2 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 6 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 8 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 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, 21 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 Lovaton
The nearest practice to Lovaton is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 5.6 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 21.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (7.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (7.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Lovaton list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lovaton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 5.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lovaton to Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lovaton
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Orthodontist in Lovaton: Before booking anything in Lovaton, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Devon.
What official data says about Lovaton
Lovaton is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Lovaton has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.7% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.2% of the 1,425 residents in Lovaton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Lovaton; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Lovaton are served by secondary schools including Tor Bridge High (5.2 miles) and Notre Dame RC School (5.2 miles). National deprivation data puts Lovaton close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Lovaton is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 5 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Meavy, Dousland, Sheepstor, Hoo Meavy, Shaugh Prior, and Yelverton.
What local practice data suggests in Lovaton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lovaton. The closest on record are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 6 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 8 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 13 miles away.
Where Lovaton sits locally
Just around 1 km north-west, Meavy is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The Orthodontic Journey in Lovaton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Lovaton helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Lovaton — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Lovaton
The orthodontic landscape in Lovaton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Lovaton — Local Context
Not every practice near Lovaton offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By ONS classification, Lovaton falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Lovaton sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 11.7% of Lovaton's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.2% of the 1,425 residents in Lovaton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Lovaton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Lovaton are Tor Bridge High (5.2 miles) and Notre Dame RC School (5.2 miles). National deprivation data puts Lovaton close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lovaton is about 5 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lovaton. The nearest we do hold are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 6 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 8 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 13 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lovaton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lovaton
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Lovaton, Devon within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Meavy, Dousland, Sheepstor, Hoo Meavy, Shaugh Prior, and Yelverton for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lovaton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lovaton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lovaton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lovaton is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 5.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Meavy Way Dental Practice (6.1 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lovaton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lovaton, 14 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lovaton?
The nearest practice to Lovaton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 5.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (6.1 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (6.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lovaton, Devon?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lovaton, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.