Orthodontic practices near Lower Slade
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lower Slade; 7 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Trinity Dental Centre in Barnstaple, 8.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 8.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 8.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple | 8.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 8.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 9.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 9.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 9.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 12.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lower Slade with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnstaple, 8.4 miles south-east; the next are Bideford (12.3 miles south) and Great Torrington (16.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple | 7 | 8.4 miles south-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 12.3 miles south |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 16.5 miles south |
| South Molton | 1 | 17.6 miles south-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 27.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lower Slade
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Next Wave Dental in Barnstaple (5.0 from 66 reviews), 9.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 9.1 miles south-east |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 16.5 miles south |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 17.6 miles south-east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 8.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Slade at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,535 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 21.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 116 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 568th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,016 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Trinity Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 8 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 12 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 11 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 Slade
The nearest practice to Lower Slade is Trinity Dental Centre in Barnstaple, 8.4 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (12.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 2 of the practices around Lower Slade list clear aligners, the nearest 9.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lower Slade are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry in Barnstaple, 8.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lower Slade to Trinity Dental Centre is roughly 20 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 220 to 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Slade
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Orthodontist in Lower Slade: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Lower Slade keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Lower Slade or another part of Devon.
Lower Slade in context
Classified by ONS as urban: Further from a major town or city, Lower Slade sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Lower Slade has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.9% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,535 residents in Lower Slade's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Lower Slade usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Lower Slade attend schools such as The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy (1.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Lower Slade's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
What local practice data suggests in Lower Slade
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lower Slade itself. The nearest we do hold are Trinity Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 8 miles away; The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 12 miles away; and Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 16 miles away.
Local context for Lower Slade
The nearest other location we cover is Higher Slade, under 1 km to the west.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Higher Slade, Langleigh, Mullacott Cross, Cheglinch, Lincombe, and Chambercombe may also help.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lower Slade
Many people in Lower Slade delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Lower Slade
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lower Slade
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Lower Slade. Lower Slade's ONS geography type is urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Lower Slade has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.9% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Lower Slade, 6.1% of the 1,535 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 Slade; the nearest is about 8 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Lower Slade attend schools such as The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy (1.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Lower Slade close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Lower Slade
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lower Slade has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Lower Slade — Local Context
Practices serving Lower Slade differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. ONS classifies Lower Slade as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Lower Slade's under-16 share, 13.9%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Lower Slade, 6.1% of the 1,535 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 Slade; the nearest is about 8 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Lower Slade attend schools such as The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy (1.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Lower Slade sits close to the England average for deprivation. There is no orthodontist on our records in Lower Slade itself. The nearest recorded are Trinity Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 8 miles away; The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 12 miles away; and Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 16 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lower Slade. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lower Slade
These links help widen your research beyond Lower Slade, Devon if you're open to travelling a little further. Related nearby location pages such as Higher Slade, Langleigh, Mullacott Cross, Cheglinch, Lincombe, and Chambercombe can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Slade
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Slade often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Slade?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Slade is Trinity Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 8.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (8.5 miles) and Dental Implants Devon (8.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Slade?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lower Slade, 7 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barnstaple, 8.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Slade?
The nearest practice to Lower Slade that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry in Barnstaple, about 8.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Pure Dental Centre (8.9 miles) and Next Wave Dental (9.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Slade, 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 Lower Slade, Devon?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.