Orthodontic practices near Monkokehampton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Monkokehampton; 1 practice within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 10.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 10.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 15.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 15.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 15.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 16.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 16.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 16.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 16.7 miles north | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Monkokehampton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 10.0 miles north-west; the next are South Molton (15.0 miles north-east) and Bideford (15.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 10.0 miles north-west |
| South Molton | 1 | 15.0 miles north-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 15.3 miles north-west |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 16.5 miles north |
| Exeter | 12 | 22.3 miles east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 24.6 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 Monkokehampton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Next Wave Dental in Barnstaple (5.0 from 66 reviews), 16.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 16.6 miles north |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 10.0 miles north-west |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 15.0 miles north-east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 16.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Monkokehampton 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 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,874 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 681st closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 29 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 10 miles Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 15 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 15 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 11 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 Monkokehampton
From Monkokehampton the nearest practice is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 10 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 11.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (15.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (24.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 9 of the practices around Monkokehampton list clear aligners, the nearest 16.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Monkokehampton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 10 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 29 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Monkokehampton to Torrington Dental Practice 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 260 to 520 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £235 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 260 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Monkokehampton
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Orthodontist in Monkokehampton: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Monkokehampton keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It connects local orthodontic research in Monkokehampton with the wider Devon area.
Local context for Monkokehampton
Heading north for around 3 km brings you to Iddesleigh, the closest linked location.
Local orthodontic signals in Monkokehampton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Monkokehampton itself. The closest on record are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 10 miles away; Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 15 miles away; and The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 15 miles away.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Iddesleigh, Jacobstowe, Dowland, Ingleigh Green, Exbourne, and Meeth are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
The local picture in Monkokehampton
Monkokehampton is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Monkokehampton sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Monkokehampton has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.2% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Monkokehampton, 5.4% of the 1,874 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 Monkokehampton; the nearest is about 10 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Monkokehampton sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Monkokehampton is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 29 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Monkokehampton
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Monkokehampton can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Monkokehampton
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Monkokehampton
Orthodontic treatment in Monkokehampton 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Monkokehampton
What's available in Monkokehampton depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Officially, Monkokehampton is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Monkokehampton. Census data puts only 13.2% of Monkokehampton's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,874 residents in the neighbourhood around Monkokehampton, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Monkokehampton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Monkokehampton sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Monkokehampton is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 29 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Monkokehampton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Monkokehampton
This part of the page places Monkokehampton, Devon in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Iddesleigh, Jacobstowe, Dowland, Ingleigh Green, Exbourne, and Meeth may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Monkokehampton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Monkokehampton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Monkokehampton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Monkokehampton is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 10.0 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Whitehall Dental Practice (15.0 miles) and The Quay Dental Practice (15.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Monkokehampton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Monkokehampton, 1 practice within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 10.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Monkokehampton?
The nearest practice to Monkokehampton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 10.0 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Queen Annes Dental Practice (15.4 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (16.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Monkokehampton, 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 Monkokehampton, Devon?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.