Orthodontic practices near Membland
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Membland; 14 practices within 10 and 20 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, 6.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth City Centre Dental PracticePlymouth | 6.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (181 reviews) |
| Clark House DentalPlymouth | 6.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (45 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 6.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 6.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 7.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 7.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 7.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 7.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Membland with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 6.6 miles north-west; the next are Saltash (9.8 miles north-west) and Totnes (16.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 6.6 miles north-west |
| Saltash | 1 | 9.8 miles north-west |
| Totnes | 2 | 16.4 miles north-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 17.5 miles north-east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 18.3 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 20.9 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 Membland
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), 6.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 6.8 miles north-west |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 9.8 miles north-west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 8.4 miles north-west |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 17.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Membland at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Hams |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 11.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,775 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 | 5.2% aged 16 to 24 and 19.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 95 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 452nd 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 — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Coombe Dean School — 3.8 miles Plymstock School — 4.6 miles Plympton Academy — 5.1 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, Plymouth — 7 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 10 miles Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes — 16 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 | 14 within 10 miles, 20 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 6 miles |
| Postcode districts | PL8 |
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 Membland
The nearest practice to Membland is Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, 6.6 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 are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 20.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clark House Dental (6.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (7.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Membland list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 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 Membland are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, 6.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Membland to Plymouth City Centre 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Membland
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Orthodontist in Membland: Before booking anything in Membland, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is relevant to searches focused on both Membland and the wider Devon area.
Facts about Membland
The nearest other location we cover is Newton Ferrers, around 2 km to the south-west.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Newton Ferrers, Noss Mayo, Yealmpton, Yealmbridge, Battisborough Cross, and Sherford.
Useful local orthodontic context for Membland
There is no orthodontist on our records in Membland itself. The closest on record are Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, about 7 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 10 miles away; and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 16 miles away.
The local picture in Membland
ONS classifies Membland as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 11.9% of Membland's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,775 residents in the neighbourhood around Membland, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Membland usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Membland attend schools such as Coombe Dean School (3.8 miles) and Plymstock School (4.6 miles). Membland's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Membland is about 8 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
The Orthodontic Journey in Membland
Orthodontic treatment in Membland is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Membland
There's no orthodontist on record in Membland itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 6 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Membland sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Membland has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.9% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,775 residents in the neighbourhood around Membland, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Membland 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). Families in Membland are served by secondary schools including Coombe Dean School (3.8 miles) and Plymstock School (4.6 miles). Membland falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Membland is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Membland
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Membland can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Membland — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Membland directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 6 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Membland sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 11.9% of residents under 16, Membland skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Membland, 5.7% of the 1,775 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Membland; the nearest is about 7 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Membland attend schools such as Coombe Dean School (3.8 miles) and Plymstock School (4.6 miles). Membland's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Membland is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 8 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Membland. The closest on record are Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, about 7 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 10 miles away; and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 16 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Membland. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Membland
This section helps connect Membland, Devon to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. If you're still deciding, related pages for Newton Ferrers, Noss Mayo, Yealmpton, Yealmbridge, Battisborough Cross, and Sherford may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Membland
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Membland often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Membland?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Membland is Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, about 6.6 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Clark House Dental (6.8 miles) and Dental & Implant Centre (6.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Membland?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Membland, 14 practices within 10 miles and 20 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Membland?
The nearest practice to Membland that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, about 6.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Plymouth Orthodontics (7.0 miles) and Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth (7.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Membland, Devon?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Membland, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.