Orthodontic practices near Meeth
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Meeth; 1 practice within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 7.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 7.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 12.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 12.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 14.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 14.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 14.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 14.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 14.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Meeth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 7.4 miles north-west; the next are Bideford (12.6 miles north-west) and Barnstaple (14.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 7.4 miles north-west |
| Bideford | 2 | 12.6 miles north-west |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 14.2 miles north |
| South Molton | 1 | 14.4 miles north-east |
| Exeter | 12 | 24.6 miles east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 27.3 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 Meeth
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), 14.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 14.6 miles north |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 7.4 miles north-west |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 14.4 miles north-east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 14.7 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Meeth 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,447 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 | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 44 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 516th 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 — 31 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 7 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 13 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 14 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 11 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 Meeth
The nearest practice to Meeth is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 7.4 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 11.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (12.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (27.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 8 of the practices around Meeth list clear aligners, the nearest 14.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Meeth are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 7.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Meeth to Torrington Dental Practice 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 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Meeth
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Related pages for Dowland, Iddesleigh, Iddlecott, Hatherleigh, Dolton, and Merton are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Practice signals around Meeth
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Meeth. The closest on record are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 7 miles away; The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 13 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 14 miles away.
What official data says about Meeth
Meeth is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 15% of Meeth's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.7% of the 2,447 residents in Meeth's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Meeth usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). National deprivation data ranks Meeth among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Meeth is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 31 miles away.
A quick look at Meeth
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The Orthodontic Journey in Meeth
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Meeth
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Meeth
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Areas We Cover Around Meeth
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Frequently Asked Questions in Meeth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Meeth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Meeth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Meeth is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 7.4 miles to the north-west. The next closest are The Quay Dental Practice (12.6 miles) and Queen Annes Dental Practice (12.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Meeth?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Meeth, 1 practice within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 7.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Meeth?
The nearest practice to Meeth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 7.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Queen Annes Dental Practice (12.7 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (14.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Meeth, Devon?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Meeth, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.