Orthodontic practices near Oldborough
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Oldborough; 16 practices within 20. The closest is Contemporary Dental in Exeter, 11.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 11.8 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 11.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 12.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 12.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 12.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 12.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 12.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 12.7 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 Oldborough with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 11.8 miles south-east; the next are South Molton (12.8 miles north) and Topsham (16.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 11.8 miles south-east |
| South Molton | 1 | 12.8 miles north |
| Topsham | 2 | 16.1 miles south-east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 19.3 miles north-west |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 20.6 miles north-west |
| Exmouth | 2 | 20.8 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 Oldborough
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 12.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 12.2 miles south-east |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 14.3 miles south-east |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 12.0 miles south-east |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 4.9 (353 reviews) | 11.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Oldborough 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,870 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 21.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 783rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth's — 4.6 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Contemporary Dental, Exeter — 12 miles Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 13 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 16 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, 16 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 Oldborough
The nearest practice to Oldborough is Contemporary Dental in Exeter, 11.8 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. 16 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (14.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 10 of the practices around Oldborough list clear aligners, the nearest 11.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Oldborough are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 11.9 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 Oldborough to Contemporary Dental 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 310 to 610 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £140 to £275 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 310 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Oldborough
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Orthodontist in Oldborough: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Oldborough often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Oldborough or another part of Devon.
Oldborough in context
Oldborough is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Oldborough falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Oldborough's under-16 share sits at 15.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,870 residents in Oldborough's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Oldborough; the nearest is about 12 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Oldborough are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth's (4.6 miles). Oldborough's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Oldborough is about 33 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Practice signals around Oldborough
There is no orthodontist on our records in Oldborough itself. The nearest we do hold are Contemporary Dental in Exeter, about 12 miles away; Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 13 miles away; and Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 16 miles away.
More local pages to browse
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Frost, Morchard Bishop, Copplestone, Morchard Road, Newbuildings, and Black Dog.
Local snapshot of Oldborough
Just around 1 km north-west, Frost is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Oldborough
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Oldborough has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Oldborough
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Oldborough — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Oldborough
Orthodontic treatment in Oldborough 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Oldborough 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 Oldborough. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Oldborough
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Oldborough, Devon alone. If you're still deciding, related pages for Frost, Morchard Bishop, Copplestone, Morchard Road, Newbuildings, and Black Dog may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Oldborough
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Oldborough often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Oldborough?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Oldborough is Contemporary Dental in Exeter, about 11.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Exeter Orthodontic Practice (11.9 miles) and Life Dental & Wellbeing (12.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Oldborough?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Oldborough, 0 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Exeter, 11.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Oldborough?
The nearest practice to Oldborough that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 11.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (14.2 miles) and Torrington Dental Practice (19.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Oldborough, Devon?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Oldborough, Devon?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.