Orthodontic practices near Michelcombe
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Michelcombe, 4 practices within 10 and 31 practices within 20. The closest is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, 3.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 3.7 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 3.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 8.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 9.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 10.4 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
| Devon Square SurgeryNewton Abbot | 10.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (52 reviews) |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 10.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (797 reviews) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINICTorquay | 12.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Michelcombe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashburton, 3.7 miles east; the next are Totnes (8.4 miles south-east) and Newton Abbot (10.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | 2 | 3.7 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 8.4 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 10.4 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 12.1 miles east |
| Cockington | 1 | 12.2 miles east |
| Paignton | 2 | 13.1 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 Michelcombe
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), 12.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 12.9 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 10.5 miles east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 12.2 miles east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 10.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Michelcombe 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,488 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% 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 | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Devon | 249th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.7 miles away, closer than 50% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | South Dartmoor Community College — 4.3 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 4 miles Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes — 8 miles Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening, Newton Abbot — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 31 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 Michelcombe
The nearest practice to Michelcombe is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, 3.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 31.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Expert Smile (13.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Michelcombe list clear aligners, the nearest 3.7 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 Michelcombe are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 3.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Michelcombe
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Orthodontist in Michelcombe: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Michelcombe keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It connects local orthodontic research in Michelcombe with the wider Devon area.
What local practice data suggests in Michelcombe
There is no orthodontist on our records in Michelcombe itself. The nearest we do hold are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 4 miles away; Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 8 miles away; and Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening in Newton Abbot, about 10 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Related pages for Holne, Scorriton, Poundsgate, Leusdon, Lower Town, and Ponsworthy are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What official data says about Michelcombe
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Michelcombe sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.8% of Michelcombe's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Michelcombe, 6.1% of the 2,488 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Michelcombe are South Dartmoor Community College (4.3 miles). Michelcombe's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Michelcombe is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local context for Michelcombe
The nearest other location we cover is Holne, under 1 km to the east.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Michelcombe
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Michelcombe has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Michelcombe
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Michelcombe
Orthodontic treatment in Michelcombe is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Michelcombe runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Michelcombe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Michelcombe
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Michelcombe, Devon with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Holne, Scorriton, Poundsgate, Leusdon, Lower Town, and Ponsworthy.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Michelcombe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Michelcombe often want to know before getting started.
Is there an orthodontist near Michelcombe?
Starting with an online assessment can help clarify this for your specific situation before you contact a practice directly.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Michelcombe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Michelcombe is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 3.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (3.9 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (8.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Michelcombe?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Michelcombe, 4 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Michelcombe?
The nearest practice to Michelcombe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 3.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (8.4 miles) and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (9.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Michelcombe, Devon?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Michelcombe, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.