Orthodontic practices near North Hessary Tor
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of North Hessary Tor; 22 practices within 20. The closest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 10.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 10.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 11.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 11.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 11.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 11.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 11.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 12.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 12.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to North Hessary Tor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 10.7 miles south-west; the next are Ashburton (11.4 miles east) and Saltash (12.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 10.7 miles south-west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 11.4 miles east |
| Saltash | 1 | 12.5 miles south-west |
| Totnes | 2 | 16.2 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 17.8 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 20.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of North Hessary Tor
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 17.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 17.9 miles east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 17.8 miles east |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 13.0 miles south-west |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 12.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
North Hessary Tor 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 11.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,106 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 34.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 10 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 27.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 720th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 10 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 11 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 11 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 22 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 Hessary Tor
From North Hessary Tor the nearest practice is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 10.7 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. 22 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (12.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (12.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around North Hessary Tor list clear aligners, the nearest 10.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around North Hessary Tor are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 10.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 10 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from North Hessary Tor to Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth is roughly 25 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 280 to 560 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £125 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 280 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In North Hessary Tor
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Orthodontist in North Hessary Tor: Before booking anything in North Hessary Tor, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Devon.
What official data says about North Hessary Tor
By ONS classification, North Hessary Tor falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. North Hessary Tor's under-16 share, 11.3%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 2,106 residents in the neighbourhood around North Hessary Tor, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of North Hessary Tor; the nearest is about 11 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. National deprivation data ranks North Hessary Tor among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to North Hessary Tor is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 10 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice signals around North Hessary Tor
No orthodontic practice is recorded in North Hessary Tor. The closest on record are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 11 miles away; Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 11 miles away; and Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 12 miles away.
Where North Hessary Tor sits locally
Rundlestone is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of North Hessary Tor.
Keep exploring nearby
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Rundlestone, Princetown, Merrivale, Peat Cot, Two Bridges, and Whiteworks.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in North Hessary Tor
Patients in North Hessary Tor have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in North Hessary Tor
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in North Hessary Tor
Orthodontic treatment in North Hessary Tor is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in North Hessary Tor follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around North Hessary Tor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around North Hessary Tor
These links help widen your research beyond North Hessary Tor, Devon if you're open to travelling a little further. If you're still deciding, related pages for Rundlestone, Princetown, Merrivale, Peat Cot, Two Bridges, and Whiteworks may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in North Hessary Tor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in North Hessary Tor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to North Hessary Tor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to North Hessary Tor is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 10.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Meavy Way Dental Practice (11.1 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (11.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near North Hessary Tor?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of North Hessary Tor, 0 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 10.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near North Hessary Tor?
The nearest practice to North Hessary Tor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 10.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (11.1 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (11.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in North Hessary Tor, Devon?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in North Hessary Tor, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.