Orthodontic practices near Newbuildings
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Newbuildings; 2 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Contemporary Dental in Exeter, 9.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 9.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 10.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 10.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 10.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 10.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 10.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 10.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 10.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Newbuildings with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 9.9 miles south-east; the next are Topsham (14.2 miles south-east) and South Molton (14.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 9.9 miles south-east |
| Topsham | 2 | 14.2 miles south-east |
| South Molton | 1 | 14.5 miles north |
| Exmouth | 2 | 18.9 miles south-east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 19.6 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 20.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Newbuildings
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 10.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 10.3 miles south-east |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 12.4 miles south-east |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 4.9 (825 reviews) | 19.4 miles south-east |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 10.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Newbuildings at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mid 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,477 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 21.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 34 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 669th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth's — 2.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,096 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Contemporary Dental, Exeter — 10 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 14 miles Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 14 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 18 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | EX17 |
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 Newbuildings
The nearest practice to Newbuildings is Contemporary Dental in Exeter, 9.9 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 18.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (12.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Newbuildings list clear aligners, the nearest 9.9 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 Newbuildings are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 10 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Newbuildings to Contemporary Dental 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 510 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £230 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 260 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Newbuildings
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Orthodontist in Newbuildings: Before booking anything in Newbuildings, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Devon.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Oldborough, Neopardy, Copplestone, Colebrooke, Kennerleigh, and Penstone follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
The local picture in Newbuildings
By ONS classification, Newbuildings falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Newbuildings sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Newbuildings's under-16 share sits at 14.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,477 residents in Newbuildings's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Newbuildings; 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. Families in Newbuildings are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth's (2.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Newbuildings sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Newbuildings is about 33 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
About Newbuildings
Copplestone is the closest neighbouring location page, around 3 km west of Newbuildings.
What we know about practices near Newbuildings
There is no orthodontist on our records in Newbuildings itself. The nearest recorded are Contemporary Dental in Exeter, about 10 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 14 miles away; and Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 14 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Newbuildings
Orthodontic treatment in Newbuildings 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Newbuildings
Orthodontic practices in and around Newbuildings vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Newbuildings's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.6% of Newbuildings's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Newbuildings, 7.1% of the 1,477 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Newbuildings usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 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 Newbuildings are Queen Elizabeth's (2.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Newbuildings close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Newbuildings is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Newbuildings
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Newbuildings can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Newbuildings
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Newbuildings — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Newbuildings. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Newbuildings
These links help widen your research beyond Newbuildings, Devon if you're open to travelling a little further. You can keep exploring with related pages for Oldborough, Neopardy, Copplestone, Colebrooke, Kennerleigh, and Penstone.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Newbuildings
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Newbuildings often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Newbuildings?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Newbuildings is Contemporary Dental in Exeter, about 9.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Exeter Orthodontic Practice (10.0 miles) and Life Dental & Wellbeing (10.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Newbuildings?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Newbuildings, 2 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Exeter, 9.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Newbuildings?
The nearest practice to Newbuildings that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 10.0 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (12.3 miles) and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (18.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Newbuildings, Devon?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Newbuildings, Devon?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.