Orthodontic practices near Lower Cheriton
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Lower Cheriton; 25 practices within 20. The closest is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, 11.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 11.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 11.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Devon Teeth straightening ClinicTopsham | 11.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| The Whyte House Dental GroupTopsham | 11.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (409 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 11.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 11.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
| Centre for Womens HealthExeter | 11.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (33 reviews) |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 11.6 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lower Cheriton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 11.0 miles south-west; the next are Budleigh Salterton (11.3 miles south) and Topsham (11.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 11.0 miles south-west |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 11.3 miles south |
| Topsham | 2 | 11.4 miles south-west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 12.7 miles north |
| Exmouth | 2 | 13.8 miles south-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 16.2 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 Lower Cheriton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 11.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 11.9 miles south-west |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 11.6 miles south-west |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 4.9 (825 reviews) | 13.8 miles south-west |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 12.2 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Cheriton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East 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 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,593 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 26.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 71 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 740th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | The King's School — 3.5 miles Honiton Community College — 3.9 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Inspired Dental Care, Exeter — 11 miles Ashbury Dental Care, Budleigh Salterton — 11 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 25 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 Lower Cheriton
The nearest practice to Lower Cheriton is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, 11 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. 25 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (11 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Lower Cheriton list clear aligners, the nearest 11 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 Lower Cheriton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, 11 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lower Cheriton to Inspired Dental Care is roughly 25 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 290 to 570 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £255 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Cheriton
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Where Lower Cheriton sits locally
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Higher Cheriton, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Lower Cheriton
By ONS classification, Lower Cheriton falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.6% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Lower Cheriton, 6.3% of the 2,593 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Lower Cheriton; the nearest is about 11 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Lower Cheriton are The King's School (3.5 miles) and Honiton Community College (3.9 miles). Lower Cheriton sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Widen your local search
You can continue browsing related location pages including Higher Cheriton, Colestocks, Feniton, Payhembury, Fenny Bridges, and Buckerell if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Practice signals around Lower Cheriton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lower Cheriton itself. The nearest recorded are Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 11 miles away; Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 11 miles away; and Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 11 miles away.
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The Orthodontic Journey in Lower Cheriton
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Lower Cheriton
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Cheriton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Cheriton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Cheriton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Cheriton is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 11.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Ashbury Dental Care (11.3 miles) and Devon Teeth straightening Clinic (11.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Cheriton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lower Cheriton, 0 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Exeter, 11.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Cheriton?
The nearest practice to Lower Cheriton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 11.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Exeter Orthodontic Practice (12.3 miles) and Wellington Dental Practice (12.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Cheriton, 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 Lower Cheriton, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.