Orthodontic practices near Lustleigh
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lustleigh; 5 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 7.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 7.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 7.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 8.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
| Devon Square SurgeryNewton Abbot | 8.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (52 reviews) |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 8.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (797 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 10.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 10.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 11.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lustleigh with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashburton, 7.2 miles south; the next are Newton Abbot (8.0 miles south-east) and Exeter (10.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | 2 | 7.2 miles south |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 8.0 miles south-east |
| Exeter | 12 | 10.9 miles north-east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 11.4 miles east |
| Cockington | 1 | 11.9 miles south-east |
| Torquay | 3 | 11.9 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lustleigh
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 8.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 8.0 miles south-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 11.9 miles south-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 8.0 miles south-east |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 11.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lustleigh at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Teignbridge |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 285 |
| Residents under 16 | 9.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,414 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.2% aged 16 to 24 and 19.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 45 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 497th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 22 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Devon Dental Centre of Excellence, Ashburton — 7 miles Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening, Newton Abbot — 8 miles Exeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 34 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 Lustleigh
The nearest practice to Lustleigh is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 7.2 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 5 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (12 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Lustleigh list clear aligners, the nearest 7.2 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 Lustleigh are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 7.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lustleigh to Devon Dental Centre of Excellence is roughly 15 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 190 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lustleigh
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Orthodontist in Lustleigh: People weighing up braces or aligners in Lustleigh can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Devon. Lustleigh — a small village with a population of around 285 — is covered on this page specifically.
What local practice data suggests in Lustleigh
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lustleigh itself. The nearest we do hold are Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 7 miles away; Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening in Newton Abbot, about 8 miles away; and Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 11 miles away.
Lustleigh at a glance
Lustleigh has a population of around 285, making it a small village within Devon. The nearest other location we cover is Hawkmoor Park, around 2 km to the east.
The local picture in Lustleigh
Lustleigh — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 9.2% of residents under 16, Lustleigh skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Lustleigh, 4% of the 1,414 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Lustleigh has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. By national deprivation ranking, Lustleigh is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Lustleigh is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 22 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Hawkmoor Park, Green Lane, Haytor, Brimley, Bovey Tracey, and Manaton.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Lustleigh
The orthodontic landscape in Lustleigh offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Lustleigh
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lustleigh
Starting orthodontic treatment in Lustleigh can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Lustleigh runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lustleigh. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lustleigh
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Lustleigh, Devon, these local links help you keep browsing. For a broader comparison, pages for Hawkmoor Park, Green Lane, Haytor, Brimley, Bovey Tracey, and Manaton follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lustleigh
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lustleigh often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lustleigh?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lustleigh is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 7.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic (7.4 miles) and Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening (8.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lustleigh?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lustleigh, 5 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ashburton, 7.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lustleigh?
The nearest practice to Lustleigh that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 7.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Devon Square Surgery (8.0 miles) and Exeter Orthodontic Practice (10.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lustleigh, Devon?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lustleigh, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.