Orthodontic practices near Malmsmead
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Malmsmead; 8 practices within 20. The closest is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, 14.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 14.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 16.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
| Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple | 16.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 17.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 17.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 17.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 18.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 19.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Malmsmead with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is South Molton, 14.9 miles south; the next are Barnstaple (16.8 miles south-west) and Bridgend (20.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| South Molton | 1 | 14.9 miles south |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 16.8 miles south-west |
| Bridgend | 1 | 20.5 miles north |
| Cowbridge | 3 | 20.6 miles north-east |
| Barry | 3 | 22.7 miles north-east |
| Coity | 3 | 23.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Malmsmead
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), 17.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 17.1 miles south-west |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 14.9 miles south |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 18.2 miles south-west |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 4.6 (27 reviews) | 19.0 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Malmsmead 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 9.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,606 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 913th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 30 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 15 miles St John's Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 17 miles ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Bridgend — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 8 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Exmoor Dental Centre — 11 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 Malmsmead
From Malmsmead the nearest practice is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, 14.9 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. 8 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Cowbridge Dental Specialists (20.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Malmsmead list clear aligners, the nearest 17.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Malmsmead are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, 17.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Malmsmead to Whitehall Dental Practice is roughly 35 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 390 to 770 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £175 to £345 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 230 to 390 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 14.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Malmsmead
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Practice signals around Malmsmead
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Malmsmead itself. The closest on record are Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 15 miles away; St John's Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 17 miles away; and ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, about 20 miles away.
A quick look at Malmsmead
Just around 3 km west, Tippacott is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Malmsmead in context
Malmsmead's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Malmsmead. Malmsmead has a smaller share of children than most areas — 9.5% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.4% of the 1,606 residents in Malmsmead's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Malmsmead; the nearest is about 15 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). By national deprivation ranking, Malmsmead sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Malmsmead is about 30 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Malmsmead
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Malmsmead often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Malmsmead?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Malmsmead is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 14.9 miles to the south. The next closest are St John's Dental Centre (16.8 miles) and Dental Implants Devon (16.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Malmsmead?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Malmsmead, 0 practices within 10 miles and 8 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in South Molton, 14.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Malmsmead?
The nearest practice to Malmsmead that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, about 17.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Next Wave Dental (17.1 miles) and Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (18.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Malmsmead, Devon?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Malmsmead, Devon?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.