Orthodontic practices near Modbury
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Modbury; 30 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Orthodontics, 10.7 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 10.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 10.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 10.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 10.9 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 10.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 10.9 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 11.0 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth City Centre Dental PracticePlymouth | 11.0 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (181 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Modbury with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 10.7 miles west; the next are Totnes (10.8 miles north-east) and Ashburton (12.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 10.7 miles west |
| Totnes | 2 | 10.8 miles north-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 12.9 miles north-east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 12.9 miles east |
| Saltash | 1 | 13.6 miles west |
| Torquay | 4 | 15.3 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 Modbury
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), 15.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 15.3 miles north-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 17.7 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 16.7 miles north-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 17.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Modbury 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 1,372 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,008 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 25.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 84 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 720th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ivybridge Community College — 3.2 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Plymouth Orthodontics, Plymouth — 11 miles Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes — 11 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 13 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, 30 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 3 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 Modbury
From Modbury the nearest practice is Plymouth Orthodontics, 10.7 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. 30 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clark House Dental (11.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (11 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Modbury list clear aligners, the nearest 10.7 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 Modbury are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Plymouth Orthodontics, 10.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 11 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Modbury to Plymouth Orthodontics 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 280 to 560 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £125 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 280 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Modbury
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Modbury, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Devon. Modbury — a small village with a population of around 1,372 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Modbury
Modbury is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.4% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,008 residents in the neighbourhood around Modbury, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Modbury has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Modbury attend schools such as Ivybridge Community College (3.2 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Modbury sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Modbury is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 11 miles away.
Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Ludbrook, Penquit, Ermington, Filham, St Ann's Chapel, and Ivybridge as well as this one.
What we know about practices near Modbury
There is no orthodontist on our records in Modbury itself. The nearest we do hold are Plymouth Orthodontics, about 11 miles away; Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 11 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 13 miles away.
Modbury in numbers
Modbury has a population of around 1,372, making it a small village within Devon. Ludbrook is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north of Modbury.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Modbury
Many people in Modbury delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Modbury
Modbury has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 3 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Officially, Modbury is categorised as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Modbury falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Modbury's under-16 share sits at 16.4%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Modbury, 6.6% of the 2,008 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 Modbury; the nearest is about 11 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Modbury are Ivybridge Community College (3.2 miles). Modbury falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Modbury is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 11 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Modbury
Patients in Modbury have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Modbury
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Modbury. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Modbury
These local links are here for anyone comparing Modbury, Devon against nearby alternatives. If you're still deciding, related pages for Ludbrook, Penquit, Ermington, Filham, St Ann's Chapel, and Ivybridge may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Modbury
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Modbury often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Modbury?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Modbury is Plymouth Orthodontics, about 10.7 miles to the west. The next closest are Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (10.8 miles) and Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (10.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Modbury?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Modbury, 0 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 10.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Modbury?
The nearest practice to Modbury that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Orthodontics, about 10.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (10.8 miles) and Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (10.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Modbury, Devon?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Modbury, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.