Orthodontic practices near Parkham Ash
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Parkham Ash; 3 practices within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 6.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 6.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 6.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 8.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 12.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 13.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 14.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 14.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 14.6 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 Ash with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bideford, 6.6 miles north-east; the next are Great Torrington (8.0 miles east) and Barnstaple (12.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bideford | 2 | 6.6 miles north-east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 8.0 miles east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 12.7 miles north-east |
| South Molton | 1 | 21.8 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 Ash
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), 14.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 14.6 miles north-east |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 8.0 miles east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 13.5 miles north-east |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) | 6.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Parkham Ash 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 | 452nd 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 — 1.5 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 — 7 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 8 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 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 Ash
The nearest practice to Parkham Ash is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 6.6 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.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (6.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Parkham Ash list clear aligners, the nearest 14.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Parkham Ash are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 6.6 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 Ash to Queen Annes Dental Practice is roughly 15 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 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 Ash
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Parkham Ash at a glance
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Local orthodontic signals in Parkham Ash
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Parkham Ash. The nearest we do hold are Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 7 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 8 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 13 miles away.
What official data says about Parkham Ash
Parkham Ash — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Parkham Ash has a smaller share of children than most areas — 14% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,753 residents in the neighbourhood around Parkham Ash, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Parkham Ash; the nearest is about 7 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Parkham Ash are Atlantic Academy (1.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Parkham Ash sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Parkham Ash is about 39 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Parkham Ash
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Parkham Ash
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Parkham Ash
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Areas We Cover Around Parkham Ash
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Frequently Asked Questions in Parkham Ash
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Parkham Ash often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Parkham Ash?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Parkham Ash is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 6.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Quay Dental Practice (6.8 miles) and Torrington Dental Practice (8.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Parkham Ash?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Parkham Ash, 3 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bideford, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Parkham Ash?
The nearest practice to Parkham Ash that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 6.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Torrington Dental Practice (8.0 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (12.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Parkham Ash, Devon?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Parkham Ash, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.