Orthodontic practices near Odham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Odham; 1 practice within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 9.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 9.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 14.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 14.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 17.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 18.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 18.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 18.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 18.9 miles north | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Odham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 9.8 miles north; the next are Bideford (14.5 miles north) and Barnstaple (17.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 9.8 miles north |
| Bideford | 2 | 14.5 miles north |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 17.8 miles north |
| South Molton | 1 | 20.0 miles north-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 27.0 miles south-east |
| Plymouth | 7 | 27.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Odham
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), 18.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 18.7 miles north |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 9.8 miles north |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 20.0 miles north-east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 18.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Odham 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,447 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 44 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 664th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 27 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 10 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 14 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 18 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 | 1 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 Odham
From Odham the nearest practice is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 9.8 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 11.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (14.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (29.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Odham list clear aligners, the nearest 18.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Odham are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 9.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 27 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Odham to Torrington Dental Practice 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 250 to 510 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £230 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Odham
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Orthodontist in Odham: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Odham? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Odham or another part of Devon.
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Nearby location pages including Highampton, Sheepwash, Black Torrington, Beaworthy, Patchacott, and Buckland Filleigh can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
About Odham
Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Highampton, the closest linked location.
Practice data for Odham
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Odham. The nearest recorded are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 10 miles away; The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 14 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 18 miles away.
Odham in context
Odham's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Odham's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.7% of the 2,447 residents in Odham's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Odham; 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. National deprivation data ranks Odham among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Odham is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 27 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Orthodontic Journey in Odham
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Odham helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Odham follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Odham
The orthodontic landscape in Odham offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Odham
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Odham — 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 Odham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Odham
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Odham, Devon. You can also browse nearby location pages including Highampton, Sheepwash, Black Torrington, Beaworthy, Patchacott, and Buckland Filleigh.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Odham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Odham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Odham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Odham is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 9.8 miles to the north. The next closest are The Quay Dental Practice (14.5 miles) and Queen Annes Dental Practice (14.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Odham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Odham, 1 practice within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 9.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Odham?
The nearest practice to Odham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 9.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Queen Annes Dental Practice (14.5 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (17.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Odham, 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 Odham, Devon?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.