Orthodontic practices near Middlemoor
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Middlemoor; 5 practices within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 8.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 8.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 9.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 9.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 9.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 9.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 10.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 10.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 10.7 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 Middlemoor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 8.9 miles south; the next are Saltash (9.6 miles south) and Ashburton (16.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 8.9 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 9.6 miles south |
| Ashburton | 2 | 16.1 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 20.3 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 22.6 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 24.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Middlemoor
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), 11.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 11.1 miles south |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 9.6 miles south |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 10.7 miles south |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 16.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Middlemoor 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,653 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 19.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 53 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 612th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tavistock College — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,200 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 9 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 10 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 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 Middlemoor
From Middlemoor the nearest practice is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 8.9 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. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 16.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (9.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (10.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Middlemoor list clear aligners, the nearest 8.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Middlemoor are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 8.9 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 Middlemoor to Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth is roughly 20 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Middlemoor
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What local practice data suggests in Middlemoor
There is no orthodontist on our records in Middlemoor itself. The nearest we do hold are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 9 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 10 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 16 miles away.
Middlemoor in context
Middlemoor — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 12.3% of residents under 16, Middlemoor skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Middlemoor, 6.3% of the 1,653 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 Middlemoor; the nearest is about 9 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Middlemoor are Tavistock College (1.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Middlemoor sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Middlemoor is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local snapshot of Middlemoor
Tavistock is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-west of Middlemoor.
The Orthodontic Journey in Middlemoor
Orthodontic treatment in Middlemoor is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Middlemoor
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Middlemoor
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Middlemoor — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Middlemoor is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Middlemoor falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12.3% of Middlemoor's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Middlemoor, 6.3% of the 1,653 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Middlemoor usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Middlemoor attend schools such as Tavistock College (1.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Middlemoor close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Middlemoor 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.
All Orthodontic Options in Middlemoor Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Middlemoor can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Middlemoor offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Middlemoor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Middlemoor
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Middlemoor, Devon alone. This page links onward to Grenofen, Tavistock, Horrabridge, Petertavy, Walreddon, and Marytavy for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Middlemoor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Middlemoor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Middlemoor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Middlemoor is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 8.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Meavy Way Dental Practice (9.0 miles) and Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (9.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Middlemoor?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Middlemoor, 5 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 8.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Middlemoor?
The nearest practice to Middlemoor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 8.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (9.0 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (9.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Middlemoor, Devon?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Middlemoor, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.