Orthodontic practices near Manaton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Manaton; 5 practices within 10 and 32 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 | 7.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Square SurgeryNewton Abbot | 9.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (52 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 9.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 9.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (797 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 12.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 12.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 12.7 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 Manaton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashburton, 7.2 miles south; the next are Newton Abbot (9.5 miles south-east) and Exeter (12.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | 2 | 7.2 miles south |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 9.5 miles south-east |
| Exeter | 12 | 12.6 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 13.2 miles south |
| Cockington | 1 | 13.3 miles south-east |
| Torquay | 4 | 13.3 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 Manaton
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), 15.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 15.5 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 9.6 miles south-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 13.3 miles south-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 9.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Manaton 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 11.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,092 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.4% aged 16 to 24 and 20% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 12 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.5% 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 | 4.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 20 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 Surgery, Newton Abbot — 10 miles Exeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter — 13 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, 32 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 Manaton
From Manaton the nearest practice is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 7.2 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 32.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (13.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Manaton list clear aligners, the nearest 7.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Manaton 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 20 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Manaton 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 4.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Manaton
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Orthodontist in Manaton: This page was put together for people in Manaton who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Manaton with the wider Devon area.
A quick look at Manaton
Heading north for around 2 km brings you to North Bovey, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Manaton
Manaton's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Manaton has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.6% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.7% of the 1,092 residents in Manaton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Manaton; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Manaton's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Manaton is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Keep exploring nearby
You can continue browsing related location pages including North Bovey, Moretonhampstead, Lustleigh, Haytor, Widecombe in the Moor, and Doccombe if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local treatment availability around Manaton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Manaton itself. The nearest we do hold are Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 7 miles away; Devon Square Surgery in Newton Abbot, about 10 miles away; and Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 13 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Manaton Explained
Patients in Manaton have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Manaton — Local Context
What's available in Manaton depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Manaton — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 11.6% of Manaton's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Manaton, 4.7% of the 1,092 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Manaton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 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, Manaton is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Manaton is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Manaton itself. The nearest recorded are Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 7 miles away; Devon Square Surgery in Newton Abbot, about 10 miles away; and Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 13 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Manaton
Starting orthodontic treatment in Manaton 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Manaton
Not every practice near Manaton offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Manaton is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Manaton sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Manaton has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.6% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.7% of the 1,092 residents in Manaton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Manaton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. National deprivation data puts Manaton close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Manaton is about 20 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Manaton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Manaton
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Manaton, Devon with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as North Bovey, Moretonhampstead, Lustleigh, Haytor, Widecombe in the Moor, and Doccombe.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Manaton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Manaton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Manaton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Manaton is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 7.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic (7.3 miles) and Devon Square Surgery (9.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Manaton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Manaton, 5 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ashburton, 7.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Manaton?
The nearest practice to Manaton 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 (9.5 miles) and Exeter Orthodontic Practice (12.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Manaton, 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 Manaton, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.