Orthodontic practices near Parkham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Parkham; 3 practices within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 5.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 5.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 5.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 6.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 11.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 12.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 13.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 13.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 13.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Parkham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bideford, 5.2 miles north-east; the next are Great Torrington (6.8 miles east) and Barnstaple (11.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bideford | 2 | 5.2 miles north-east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 6.8 miles east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 11.2 miles north-east |
| South Molton | 1 | 20.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Parkham
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), 13.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 13.2 miles north-east |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 6.8 miles east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 12.0 miles north-east |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) | 5.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Parkham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torridge |
| 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 | 14% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,753 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 42 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 365th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Atlantic Academy — 1.6 miles Bideford College — 4.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 242 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford — 5 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 7 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 10 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 Parkham
The nearest practice to Parkham is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 5.2 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 10.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (5.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Parkham list clear aligners, the nearest 13.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Parkham are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 5.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Parkham to Queen Annes Dental Practice is roughly 10 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Parkham
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Parkham, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Devon, not just Parkham.
What official data says about Parkham
Officially, Parkham is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Parkham falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Parkham's under-16 share, 14%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,753 residents in the neighbourhood around Parkham, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Parkham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Parkham attend schools such as Atlantic Academy (1.6 miles) and Bideford College (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Parkham is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Parkham is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 39 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Useful local orthodontic context for Parkham
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Parkham itself. The closest on record are Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 5 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 7 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 11 miles away.
Parkham in numbers
Just around 1 km north, Horns Cross is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Horns Cross, Goldworthy, Parkham Ash, Alwington, Fairy Cross, and Buck's Mills.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Parkham
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Parkham helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Parkham
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Parkham
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Parkham. Parkham — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Parkham's under-16 share, 14%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 1,753 residents in Parkham's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Parkham usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Parkham are served by secondary schools including Atlantic Academy (1.6 miles) and Bideford College (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Parkham sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Parkham is about 39 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Parkham
Patients in Parkham have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Parkham — Local Context
What's available in Parkham depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Officially, Parkham is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Parkham. Census data puts only 14% of Parkham's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 1,753 residents in Parkham's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Parkham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 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 Parkham are Atlantic Academy (1.6 miles) and Bideford College (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Parkham sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Parkham is about 39 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Parkham. The nearest we do hold are Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 5 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 7 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 11 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Parkham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Parkham
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Parkham, Devon, these local links help you keep browsing. For a broader comparison, pages for Horns Cross, Goldworthy, Parkham Ash, Alwington, Fairy Cross, and Buck's Mills follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Parkham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Parkham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Parkham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Parkham is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 5.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Quay Dental Practice (5.3 miles) and Torrington Dental Practice (6.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Parkham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Parkham, 3 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bideford, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Parkham?
The nearest practice to Parkham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 5.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Torrington Dental Practice (6.8 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (11.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Parkham, 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 Parkham, Devon?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.