Orthodontic practices near Ottery St Mary
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ottery St Mary; 4 practices within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 8.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 8.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Devon Teeth straightening ClinicTopsham | 9.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| The Whyte House Dental GroupTopsham | 9.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (409 reviews) |
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 9.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 10.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
| Dental 397Exeter | 10.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (166 reviews) |
| Centre for Womens HealthExeter | 10.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.1 (33 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 10.8 miles west | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ottery St Mary with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Budleigh Salterton, 8.0 miles south; the next are Topsham (9.7 miles south-west) and Exeter (9.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 8.0 miles south |
| Topsham | 2 | 9.7 miles south-west |
| Exeter | 12 | 9.9 miles west |
| Exmouth | 2 | 10.9 miles south-west |
| Dawlish | 1 | 14.5 miles south-west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 16.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ottery St Mary
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 11.3 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 11.3 miles west |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 10.4 miles west |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 4.9 (825 reviews) | 10.9 miles south-west |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 11.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ottery St Mary at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 4,898 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,805 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 24.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 297 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 | 546th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | The King's School — 1.0 miles Sidmouth College — 4.0 miles Honiton Community College — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,097 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ashbury Dental Care, Budleigh Salterton — 8 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 10 miles Inspired Dental Care, Exeter — 10 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 23 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 Ottery St Mary
The nearest practice to Ottery St Mary is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 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. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 23.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (9.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Ottery St Mary list clear aligners, the nearest 8 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Ottery St Mary are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, 9.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ottery St Mary to Ashbury Dental Care 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 210 to 420 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £190 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ottery St Mary
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Orthodontist in Ottery St Mary: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Ottery St Mary, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Devon. Ottery St Mary — a small town with a population of around 4,898 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local provider signals in Ottery St Mary
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ottery St Mary. The closest on record are Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 8 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 10 miles away; and Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 10 miles away.
Ottery St Mary at a glance
Ottery St Mary has a population of around 4,898, making it a small town within Devon. Heading south-west for around 1 km brings you to Wiggaton, the closest linked location.
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The local picture in Ottery St Mary
ONS classifies Ottery St Mary as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19.5% of Ottery St Mary's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.3% of the 1,805 residents in Ottery St Mary's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Ottery St Mary has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Ottery St Mary are The King's School (1.0 miles) and Sidmouth College (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Ottery St Mary among England's less deprived areas.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ottery St Mary
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ottery St Mary 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Ottery St Mary — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Ottery St Mary
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ottery St Mary 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. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Ottery St Mary offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ottery St Mary. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ottery St Mary
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Ottery St Mary, Devon alone. Related nearby location pages such as Wiggaton, Alfington, Taleford, Fenny Bridges, Fairmile, and Metcombe can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ottery St Mary
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ottery St Mary often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ottery St Mary?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ottery St Mary is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 8.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Devon Teeth straightening Clinic (9.7 miles) and The Whyte House Dental Group (9.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ottery St Mary?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ottery St Mary, 4 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Budleigh Salterton, 8.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ottery St Mary?
The nearest practice to Ottery St Mary that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 9.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (11.1 miles) and Exeter Orthodontic Practice (11.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ottery St Mary, Devon?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ottery St Mary, Devon?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.