Orthodontic practices near Merryfield
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Merryfield; 5 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 11.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 11.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 14.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 14.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 19.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 20.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 20.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 20.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 20.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Merryfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 11.6 miles north-east; the next are Bideford (14.0 miles north) and Barnstaple (19.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 11.6 miles north-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 14.0 miles north |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 19.3 miles north-east |
| South Molton | 1 | 25.0 miles north-east |
| Saltash | 1 | 29.9 miles south |
| Plymouth | 1 | 30.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Merryfield
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington (4.9 from 238 reviews), 11.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 11.6 miles north-east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 20.0 miles north-east |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) | 14.1 miles north-east |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 4.6 (27 reviews) | 19.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Merryfield at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torridge |
| 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 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,514 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 26.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 49 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 773rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holsworthy Community College — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 551 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 12 miles Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford — 14 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 19 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, 5 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 Merryfield
From Merryfield the nearest practice is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 11.6 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. 5 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (14.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 2 of the practices around Merryfield list clear aligners, the nearest 20.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Merryfield are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 11.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Merryfield to Torrington Dental Practice 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 300 to 600 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £270 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Merryfield
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Orthodontist in Merryfield: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Merryfield? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Devon and the surrounding area.
Practice signals around Merryfield
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Merryfield itself. The closest on record are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 12 miles away; Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 14 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 19 miles away.
Where Merryfield sits locally
Brendon is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Merryfield.
Merryfield in context
Officially, Merryfield is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Merryfield falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 15.6% of Merryfield's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Merryfield, 6.2% of the 2,514 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to 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 Merryfield; the nearest is about 12 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Merryfield are served by secondary schools including Holsworthy Community College (1.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Merryfield's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Merryfield is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 30 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Nearby location pages including Brendon, Holsworthy, Whimble, Hollacombe, Woodacott, and Cookbury Wick can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Merryfield
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Merryfield helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Merryfield runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Merryfield Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Merryfield can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Merryfield
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Merryfield — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Merryfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Merryfield
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Merryfield, Devon within a broader nearby area. For a broader comparison, pages for Brendon, Holsworthy, Whimble, Hollacombe, Woodacott, and Cookbury Wick follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Merryfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Merryfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Merryfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Merryfield is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 11.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Queen Annes Dental Practice (14.0 miles) and The Quay Dental Practice (14.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Merryfield?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Merryfield, 0 practices within 10 miles and 5 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 11.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Merryfield?
The nearest practice to Merryfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 11.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Queen Annes Dental Practice (14.0 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (19.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Merryfield, 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 Merryfield, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.