Orthodontic practices near Maidencombe
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Maidencombe, 15 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Torbay Hospital in Torquay, 2.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torbay HospitalTorquay | 2.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.9 (386 reviews) |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 3.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (534 reviews) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINICTorquay | 3.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Parkhill DentalTorquay | 3.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (306 reviews) |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 3.9 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (797 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 4.0 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
| Devon Square SurgeryNewton Abbot | 4.0 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (52 reviews) |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 4.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Maidencombe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Torquay, 2.4 miles south-west; the next are Cockington (3.1 miles south-west) and Newton Abbot (3.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Torquay | 4 | 2.4 miles south-west |
| Cockington | 1 | 3.1 miles south-west |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 3.9 miles west |
| Paignton | 2 | 4.6 miles south |
| Dawlish | 1 | 5.5 miles north-east |
| Exmouth | 2 | 8.8 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 Maidencombe
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), 5.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 5.6 miles south-west |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 3.9 miles west |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 3.1 miles south-west |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 4.0 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Maidencombe at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torbay |
| 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 | 12.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,478 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 418 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Torbay | 24th closest to an orthodontic practice of 28 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.4 miles away, closer than 63% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Torbay |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Cuthbert Mayne School — 1.8 miles Torquay Academy — 2.3 miles The Spires College — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 6,520 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 45 schools, 19,593 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torbay Hospital, Torquay — 2 miles Ocean Orthodontic Clinic, Cockington — 3 miles Newton Abbot Dental, Newton Abbot — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 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 Maidencombe
Maidencombe is 2.4 miles from Torbay Hospital in Torquay, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Expert Smile (4.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Maidencombe list clear aligners, the nearest 3.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Maidencombe are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, 3.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 27 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Maidencombe
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Orthodontist in Maidencombe: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Maidencombe understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Borough of Torbay and the surrounding area.
The local picture in Maidencombe
ONS classifies Maidencombe as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Maidencombe. Maidencombe's under-16 share, 12.6%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,478 residents in the neighbourhood around Maidencombe, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Borough of Torbay. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Maidencombe has more choice than 69% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Maidencombe are St Cuthbert Mayne School (1.8 miles) and Torquay Academy (2.3 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 45 schools and 19,593 pupils across Maidencombe's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Maidencombe close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Maidencombe is about 27 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Compare nearby areas
You can continue browsing related location pages including Stokeinteignhead, Watcombe, Higher Rocombe, Middle Rocombe, Combe Pafford, and Lower Rocombe if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Where Maidencombe sits locally
Just around 1 km north-west, Stokeinteignhead is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice signals around Maidencombe
There is no orthodontist on our records in Maidencombe itself. The nearest recorded are Torbay Hospital in Torquay, about 2 miles away; Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, about 3 miles away; and Newton Abbot Dental, about 4 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Maidencombe
Orthodontic treatment in Maidencombe is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Maidencombe
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Maidencombe
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Maidencombe. Maidencombe is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Maidencombe. Maidencombe's under-16 share, 12.6%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Maidencombe, 5.6% of the 1,478 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Borough of Torbay, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Maidencombe has more choice than 69% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Maidencombe attend schools such as St Cuthbert Mayne School (1.8 miles) and Torquay Academy (2.3 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Maidencombe's Local Authority area covers 45 schools and 19,593 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Maidencombe is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Maidencombe is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 27 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Maidencombe Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Maidencombe offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Maidencombe
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Maidencombe — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Maidencombe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Maidencombe
If Maidencombe, Borough of Torbay is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Stokeinteignhead, Watcombe, Higher Rocombe, Middle Rocombe, Combe Pafford, and Lower Rocombe.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Maidencombe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Maidencombe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Maidencombe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Maidencombe is Torbay Hospital in Torquay, about 2.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Ocean Orthodontic Clinic (3.1 miles) and OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (3.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Maidencombe?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Maidencombe, 15 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Maidencombe?
The nearest practice to Maidencombe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, about 3.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (3.1 miles) and Devon Square Surgery (4.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Maidencombe, Borough of Torbay?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Maidencombe, Borough of Torbay?
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.