Orthodontic practices near Mutley
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Mutley, 14 practices within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth, 0.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 0.2 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 0.2 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 0.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 0.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 0.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth City Centre Dental PracticePlymouth | 0.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (181 reviews) |
| Clark House DentalPlymouth | 1.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (45 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 1.7 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Mutley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 0.2 miles west; the next are Saltash (3.1 miles north-west) and Ashburton (18.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 0.2 miles west |
| Saltash | 1 | 3.1 miles north-west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 18.9 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 19.9 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 23.6 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 24.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Mutley
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), 0.2 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 0.2 miles west |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 3.1 miles north-west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 1.7 miles west |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 18.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Mutley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Plymouth |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 7.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,789 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 42.3% aged 16 to 24 and 32.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 33.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 11,077 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Plymouth | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 57 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Plymouth |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Plymouth High School for Girls — 0.3 miles Lipson Co-operative Academy — 0.9 miles Eggbuckland Community College — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 18 schools, about 15,658 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 103 schools, 39,211 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dental & Implant Centre, Plymouth — under a mile Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 3 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 19 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 17 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 Mutley
Mutley has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 17.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clark House Dental (1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Mutley list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Mutley are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Mutley
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Orthodontist in Mutley: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Mutley, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Plymouth and the surrounding area.
Local context for Mutley
Greenbank is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Mutley.
What we know about practices near Mutley
There is no orthodontist on our records in Mutley itself. The nearest we do hold are Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth, under a mile away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 3 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 19 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Greenbank, Mannamead, Coxside, Ford Park, Lipson, and Mount Gould.
What official data says about Mutley
Mutley is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Mutley's under-16 share, 7.9%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Mutley, 3% of the 1,789 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Plymouth, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Mutley has more choice than 83% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Mutley attend schools such as Plymouth High School for Girls (0.3 miles) and Lipson Co-operative Academy (0.9 miles). 18 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 103 schools and 39,211 pupils across Mutley's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Mutley is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Mutley is about 3 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Mutley
The orthodontic landscape in Mutley offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Mutley — Local Context
What's available in Mutley depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Mutley sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 7.9% of residents under 16, Mutley skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,789 residents in the neighbourhood around Mutley, 3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Plymouth. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Mutley has more choice than 83% of towns in England. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Mutley are Plymouth High School for Girls (0.3 miles) and Lipson Co-operative Academy (0.9 miles). 18 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 103 schools and 39,211 pupils in Mutley's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Mutley sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Mutley is about 3 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Mutley itself. The nearest we do hold are Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth, under a mile away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 3 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 19 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Mutley
Starting orthodontic treatment in Mutley can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Mutley — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Mutley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Mutley
These local links are here for anyone comparing Mutley, Plymouth against nearby alternatives. If you're still deciding, related pages for Greenbank, Mannamead, Coxside, Ford Park, Lipson, and Mount Gould may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Mutley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Mutley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mutley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mutley is Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth, about 0.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Smile Care Cosmetic Centre (0.2 miles) and Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth (0.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mutley?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Mutley, 14 practices within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Mutley?
The nearest practice to Mutley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth, about 0.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Plymouth Orthodontics (0.6 miles) and Clark House Dental (1.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Mutley, Plymouth?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Mutley, Plymouth?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.