Orthodontic practices near North Buckland
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of North Buckland; 9 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry in Barnstaple, 6.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 6.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 6.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 6.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple | 7.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 7.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 7.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 7.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 8.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to North Buckland with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnstaple, 6.2 miles south-east; the next are Bideford (8.6 miles south) and Great Torrington (13.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple | 7 | 6.2 miles south-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 8.6 miles south |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 13.1 miles south |
| South Molton | 1 | 16.9 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 Buckland
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), 7.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 7.3 miles south-east |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 13.1 miles south |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 16.9 miles south-east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 6.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
North Buckland at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North 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 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,324 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 80 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 426th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Braunton Academy — 2.6 miles The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy — 5.0 miles Pilton Community College — 5.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 828 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry, Barnstaple — 6 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 9 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 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 North Buckland
From North Buckland the nearest practice is Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry in Barnstaple, 6.2 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (8.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around North Buckland list clear aligners, the nearest 7.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around North Buckland are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry in Barnstaple, 6.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from North Buckland to Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry is roughly 15 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In North Buckland
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Orthodontist in North Buckland: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in North Buckland understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is relevant to searches focused on both North Buckland and the wider Devon area.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Lobb, Middle Winsham, Georgeham, Braunton, Boode, and Saunton.
North Buckland in context
North Buckland — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15.9% of North Buckland's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,324 residents in North Buckland's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of North Buckland; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in North Buckland are served by secondary schools including Braunton Academy (2.6 miles) and The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. North Buckland sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Practice data for North Buckland
We hold no orthodontic practice records in North Buckland itself. The nearest we do hold are Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry, about 6 miles away; The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 9 miles away; and Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 13 miles away.
North Buckland at a glance
Heading south-east for around 2 km brings you to Middle Winsham, the closest linked location.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in North Buckland
Starting orthodontic treatment in North Buckland can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in North Buckland
Every case in North Buckland follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in North Buckland
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, North Buckland has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in North Buckland — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around North Buckland. North Buckland's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. North Buckland sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.9% of North Buckland's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,324 residents in the neighbourhood around North Buckland, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of North Buckland; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near North Buckland attend schools such as Braunton Academy (2.6 miles) and The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts North Buckland close to the England median. We hold no orthodontic practice records in North Buckland itself. The nearest we do hold are Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry, about 6 miles away; The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 9 miles away; and Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 13 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around North Buckland. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around North Buckland
These links help widen your research beyond North Buckland, Devon if you're open to travelling a little further. If you're still deciding, related pages for Lobb, Middle Winsham, Georgeham, Braunton, Boode, and Saunton may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in North Buckland
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in North Buckland often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to North Buckland?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to North Buckland is Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry in Barnstaple, about 6.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Pure Dental Centre (6.3 miles) and Trinity Dental Centre (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near North Buckland?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of North Buckland, 9 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barnstaple, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near North Buckland?
The nearest practice to North Buckland that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry in Barnstaple, about 6.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Pure Dental Centre (6.3 miles) and Next Wave Dental (7.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in North Buckland, 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 North Buckland, Devon?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.