Orthodontic practices near Lower Woolbrook
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Lower Woolbrook, 5 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 5.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 5.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 8.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (825 reviews) |
| Victoria Road Dental Practice LtdExmouth | 9.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (809 reviews) |
| Devon Teeth straightening ClinicTopsham | 9.9 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| The Whyte House Dental GroupTopsham | 9.9 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (409 reviews) |
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 10.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
| Dental 397Exeter | 11.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (166 reviews) |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 11.2 miles 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 Woolbrook with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Budleigh Salterton, 5.0 miles south-west; the next are Exmouth (8.8 miles south-west) and Topsham (9.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 5.0 miles south-west |
| Exmouth | 2 | 8.8 miles south-west |
| Topsham | 2 | 9.9 miles west |
| Exeter | 12 | 10.9 miles west |
| Dawlish | 1 | 12.4 miles south-west |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 19.4 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lower Woolbrook
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 19.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 19.4 miles south-west |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 19.5 miles south-west |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 12.8 miles west |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 11.2 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Woolbrook 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 11.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,788 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.2% aged 16 to 24 and 16.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 758 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Devon | 341st closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sidmouth College — 0.6 miles The King's School — 4.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 825 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ashbury Dental Care, Budleigh Salterton — 5 miles Fairfield House Dental Surgery, Exmouth — 9 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 10 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 | 5 within 10 miles, 22 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 Woolbrook
From Lower Woolbrook the nearest practice is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 5 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (10.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Lower Woolbrook list clear aligners, the nearest 5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lower Woolbrook are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, 9.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lower Woolbrook to Ashbury Dental Care 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 15.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Woolbrook
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Orthodontist in Lower Woolbrook: Before booking anything in Lower Woolbrook, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Devon.
What local practice data suggests in Lower Woolbrook
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lower Woolbrook itself. The nearest recorded are Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 5 miles away; Fairfield House Dental Surgery in Exmouth, about 9 miles away; and Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 10 miles away.
Nearby location pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Sidmouth, Bulverton, Eastern Town, Fortescue, Sid, and Sidford may also help.
Lower Woolbrook in numbers
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Sidmouth, the closest linked location.
Lower Woolbrook in context
Lower Woolbrook is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city. Lower Woolbrook sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Lower Woolbrook's under-16 share, 11.4%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Lower Woolbrook, 5.7% of the 1,788 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Lower Woolbrook are Sidmouth College (0.6 miles) and The King's School (4.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Lower Woolbrook falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lower Woolbrook
The orthodontic landscape in Lower Woolbrook 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 Lower Woolbrook — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Lower Woolbrook — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Lower Woolbrook is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Lower Woolbrook's under-16 share, 11.4%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,788 residents in the neighbourhood around Lower Woolbrook, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Lower Woolbrook attend schools such as Sidmouth College (0.6 miles) and The King's School (4.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Lower Woolbrook falls in a less deprived area than most of England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lower Woolbrook itself. The nearest we do hold are Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 5 miles away; Fairfield House Dental Surgery in Exmouth, about 9 miles away; and Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 10 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lower Woolbrook
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Lower Woolbrook helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lower Woolbrook
Provision in Lower Woolbrook varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Lower Woolbrook's ONS geography type is urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 11.4% of Lower Woolbrook's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.7% of the 1,788 residents in Lower Woolbrook's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Lower Woolbrook attend schools such as Sidmouth College (0.6 miles) and The King's School (4.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Lower Woolbrook sits among the less deprived areas of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lower Woolbrook. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lower Woolbrook
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Lower Woolbrook, Devon with surrounding locations. If you're still deciding, related pages for Sidmouth, Bulverton, Eastern Town, Fortescue, Sid, and Sidford may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Woolbrook
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Woolbrook often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Woolbrook?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Woolbrook is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 5.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Fairfield House Dental Surgery (8.8 miles) and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (9.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Woolbrook?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Lower Woolbrook, 5 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Woolbrook?
The nearest practice to Lower Woolbrook that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 9.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (10.9 miles) and Exeter Orthodontic Practice (13.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Woolbrook, 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 Woolbrook, Devon?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.