Orthodontic practices near North Bovey
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of North Bovey; 2 practices within 10 and 31 practices within 20. The closest is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 8.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 8.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 8.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 10.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
| Devon Square SurgeryNewton Abbot | 10.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (52 reviews) |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 10.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (797 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 12.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 12.3 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 12.3 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to North Bovey with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashburton, 8.6 miles south; the next are Newton Abbot (10.8 miles south-east) and Exeter (12.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | 2 | 8.6 miles south |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 10.8 miles south-east |
| Exeter | 12 | 12.3 miles north-east |
| Topsham | 2 | 14.1 miles east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 14.3 miles east |
| Cockington | 1 | 14.6 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 North Bovey
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 10.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 10.8 miles south-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 14.6 miles south-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 10.8 miles south-east |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 12.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
North Bovey at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Teignbridge |
| 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 | 11.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,092 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.4% aged 16 to 24 and 20% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 12 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 593rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 21 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Devon Dental Centre of Excellence, Ashburton — 9 miles Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening, Newton Abbot — 11 miles Exeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter — 12 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, 31 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 North Bovey
From North Bovey the nearest practice is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 8.6 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 31.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (13.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around North Bovey list clear aligners, the nearest 8.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around North Bovey are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 8.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 21 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from North Bovey to Devon Dental Centre of Excellence 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 220 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In North Bovey
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Orthodontist in North Bovey: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in North Bovey understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is relevant to searches focused on both North Bovey and the wider Devon area.
Facts about North Bovey
Just around 2 km south, Manaton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Widen your local search
You can continue browsing related location pages including Manaton, Moretonhampstead, Great Weeke, Doccombe, Lettaford, and Drewsteignton if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
The local picture in North Bovey
North Bovey's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in North Bovey. With just 11.6% of residents under 16, North Bovey skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.7% of the 1,092 residents in North Bovey's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in North Bovey usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. National deprivation data puts North Bovey close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, North Bovey is about 21 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Practice data for North Bovey
There is no orthodontist on our records in North Bovey itself. The nearest recorded are Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 9 miles away; Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening in Newton Abbot, about 11 miles away; and Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 12 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in North Bovey
Many people in North Bovey delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in North Bovey
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering North Bovey — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies North Bovey as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. North Bovey sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. North Bovey's under-16 share, 11.6%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around North Bovey, 4.7% of the 1,092 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in North Bovey usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. National deprivation data puts North Bovey close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to North Bovey is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 21 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in North Bovey
The orthodontic landscape in North Bovey offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in North Bovey — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering North Bovey — comparing a couple is worthwhile. North Bovey is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in North Bovey falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. North Bovey's under-16 share, 11.6%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around North Bovey, 4.7% of the 1,092 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 North Bovey; the nearest is about 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. North Bovey's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, North Bovey is about 21 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. We hold no orthodontic practice records in North Bovey itself. The nearest recorded are Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 9 miles away; Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening in Newton Abbot, about 11 miles away; and Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 12 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around North Bovey. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around North Bovey
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare North Bovey, Devon with surrounding locations. Other local pages worth browsing include Manaton, Moretonhampstead, Great Weeke, Doccombe, Lettaford, and Drewsteignton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in North Bovey
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in North Bovey often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to North Bovey?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to North Bovey is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 8.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic (8.7 miles) and Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening (10.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near North Bovey?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of North Bovey, 2 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ashburton, 8.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near North Bovey?
The nearest practice to North Bovey that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 8.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Devon Square Surgery (10.8 miles) and Exeter Orthodontic Practice (12.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in North Bovey, Devon?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in North Bovey, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.