Orthodontic practices near Ludbrook
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Ludbrook; 30 practices within 20. The closest is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 10.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 10.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 10.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 10.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 10.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 10.7 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 10.8 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 10.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 10.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ludbrook with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Totnes, 10.1 miles north-east; the next are Plymouth (10.5 miles west) and Ashburton (11.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Totnes | 2 | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 10.5 miles west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 11.6 miles north-east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 13.0 miles east |
| Saltash | 1 | 13.2 miles west |
| Torquay | 4 | 14.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ludbrook
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is South Devon Dental in Torquay (5.0 from 820 reviews), 14.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 14.8 miles east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 16.8 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 16.0 miles north-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 16.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ludbrook 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,454 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 29.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 70 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 689th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ivybridge Community College — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 2,262 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes — 10 miles Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 10 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 12 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, 30 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 2 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 Ludbrook
The nearest practice to Ludbrook is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 10.1 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. 30 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clark House Dental (11.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (10.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Ludbrook list clear aligners, the nearest 10.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ludbrook are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 10.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 10 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ludbrook to Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses 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 260 to 530 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £240 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 260 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ludbrook
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Orthodontist in Ludbrook: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Ludbrook, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Ludbrook or another part of Devon.
The local picture in Ludbrook
ONS classifies Ludbrook as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ludbrook falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Ludbrook's under-16 share sits at 18.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,454 residents in the neighbourhood around Ludbrook, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Ludbrook; the nearest is about 10 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Ludbrook are served by secondary schools including Ivybridge Community College (2.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ludbrook sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Ludbrook is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 10 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local context for Ludbrook
The nearest other location we cover is Penquit, under 1 km to the west.
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Local provider signals in Ludbrook
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ludbrook itself. The closest on record are Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 10 miles away; Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 10 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 12 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Ludbrook
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ludbrook helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ludbrook
Ludbrook has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 2 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. By ONS classification, Ludbrook 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 18.1% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,454 residents in the neighbourhood around Ludbrook, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Ludbrook; the nearest is about 10 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Ludbrook are served by secondary schools including Ivybridge Community College (2.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Ludbrook close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ludbrook is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 10 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Ludbrook Explained
Patients in Ludbrook have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ludbrook
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
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Areas We Cover Around Ludbrook
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ludbrook
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ludbrook often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ludbrook?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ludbrook is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 10.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (10.2 miles) and Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (10.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ludbrook?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ludbrook, 0 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Totnes, 10.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ludbrook?
The nearest practice to Ludbrook that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 10.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (10.2 miles) and Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (10.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ludbrook, 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 Ludbrook, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.