Orthodontic practices near Parracombe
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Parracombe; 3 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Dental Implants Devon in Barnstaple, 9.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple | 9.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 9.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 10.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 10.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 10.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 10.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 11.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 12.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Parracombe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnstaple, 9.9 miles south-west; the next are South Molton (12.5 miles south) and Bideford (17.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple | 7 | 9.9 miles south-west |
| South Molton | 1 | 12.5 miles south |
| Bideford | 2 | 17.5 miles south-west |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 19.4 miles south-west |
| Bridgend | 1 | 25.8 miles north-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 27.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Parracombe
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), 10.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 10.1 miles south-west |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 19.4 miles south-west |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 12.5 miles south |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 10.9 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Parracombe at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North 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 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,149 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 669th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 38 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dental Implants Devon, Barnstaple — 10 miles Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 12 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 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 | 3 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 Parracombe
From Parracombe the nearest practice is Dental Implants Devon in Barnstaple, 9.9 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 are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (17.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 12 of the practices around Parracombe list clear aligners, the nearest 10.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Parracombe are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, 10.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Parracombe to Dental Implants Devon 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 260 to 510 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £230 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 260 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Parracombe
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Orthodontist in Parracombe: Before booking anything in Parracombe, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Devon.
Parracombe at a glance
Heading south-west for around 3 km brings you to Blackmoor Gate, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Parracombe
Officially, Parracombe is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Parracombe falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 15.4% of Parracombe's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,149 residents in the neighbourhood around Parracombe, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Parracombe; the nearest is about 10 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). National deprivation data ranks Parracombe among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Parracombe is about 38 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Keep exploring nearby
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Martinhoe, Blackmoor Gate, Trentishoe, Barton Town, Challacombe, and Knightacott may also help.
Useful local orthodontic context for Parracombe
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Parracombe itself. The closest on record are Dental Implants Devon in Barnstaple, about 10 miles away; Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 12 miles away; and The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Parracombe
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Parracombe has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Parracombe — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Parracombe — comparing a couple is worthwhile. By ONS classification, Parracombe falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.4% of Parracombe's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,149 residents in the neighbourhood around Parracombe, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Parracombe has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Parracombe's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Parracombe is about 38 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Parracombe. The nearest we do hold are Dental Implants Devon in Barnstaple, about 10 miles away; Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 12 miles away; and The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 18 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Parracombe
Orthodontic treatment in Parracombe is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Parracombe runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Parracombe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Parracombe
This part of the page places Parracombe, Devon in context alongside the towns and areas around it. For a broader comparison, pages for Martinhoe, Blackmoor Gate, Trentishoe, Barton Town, Challacombe, and Knightacott follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Parracombe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Parracombe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Parracombe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Parracombe is Dental Implants Devon in Barnstaple, about 9.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are St John's Dental Centre (9.9 miles) and Trinity Dental Centre (10.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Parracombe?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Parracombe, 3 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barnstaple, 9.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Parracombe?
The nearest practice to Parracombe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, about 10.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Next Wave Dental (10.1 miles) and Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (10.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Parracombe, Devon?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Parracombe, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.