Orthodontic practices near Mary Tavy
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Mary Tavy; 16 practices within 20. The closest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 12.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 12.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 12.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 12.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 12.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 12.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 13.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 13.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 14.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Mary Tavy with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 12.3 miles south; the next are Saltash (12.9 miles south) and Ashburton (16.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 12.3 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 12.9 miles south |
| Ashburton | 2 | 16.8 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 21.8 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 23.0 miles east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 25.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Mary Tavy
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth (5.0 from 106 reviews), 14.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 14.5 miles south |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 12.9 miles south |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 14.1 miles south |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 16.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Mary Tavy at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 840 |
| Residents under 16 | 10.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,601 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 17.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 22 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 809th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tavistock College — 3.7 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 12 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 13 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 17 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, 16 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 Mary Tavy
From Mary Tavy the nearest practice is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 12.3 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. 16 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (12.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (13.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Mary Tavy list clear aligners, the nearest 12.3 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 Mary Tavy are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 12.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 12 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Mary Tavy to Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth 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 320 to 640 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £145 to £290 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 320 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Mary Tavy
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Mary Tavy, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Devon. Mary Tavy — a small village with a population of around 840 — is covered on this page specifically.
A quick look at Mary Tavy
Mary Tavy is home to around 840 people, classing it as a small village within Devon. Heading south-east for around 2 km brings you to Marytavy, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Mary Tavy
ONS classifies Mary Tavy as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Mary Tavy sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 10.8% of residents under 16, Mary Tavy skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.7% of the 1,601 residents in Mary Tavy's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Mary Tavy; the nearest is about 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Mary Tavy attend schools such as Tavistock College (3.7 miles). Mary Tavy sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Mary Tavy is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Practice data for Mary Tavy
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Mary Tavy. The nearest recorded are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 12 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 13 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 17 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Mary Tavy Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Mary Tavy offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
How to Choose in Mary Tavy
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Mary Tavy practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Mary Tavy
Starting orthodontic treatment in Mary Tavy can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Mary Tavy follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Mary Tavy. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Mary Tavy
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Mary Tavy, Devon alone. Related nearby location pages such as Marytavy, Petertavy, Cudlipptown, Horndon, Tavistock, and Middlemoor can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Mary Tavy
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Mary Tavy often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mary Tavy?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mary Tavy is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 12.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (12.4 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (12.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mary Tavy?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Mary Tavy, 0 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 12.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Mary Tavy?
The nearest practice to Mary Tavy that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 12.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (12.5 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (12.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Mary Tavy, 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 Mary Tavy, Devon?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.