Orthodontic practices near Patchacott
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Patchacott; 3 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 13.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 13.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 17.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 17.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 21.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 21.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 22.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 22.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 22.3 miles north | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Patchacott with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 13.3 miles north; the next are Bideford (17.9 miles north) and Barnstaple (21.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 13.3 miles north |
| Bideford | 2 | 17.9 miles north |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 21.3 miles north |
| South Molton | 1 | 22.8 miles north-east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 24.1 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 24.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Patchacott
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington (4.9 from 238 reviews), 13.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 13.3 miles north |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) | 17.9 miles north |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 4.4 (38 reviews) | 17.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Patchacott at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West 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 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,561 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 | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 20 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 852nd 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 | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 24 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 13 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 18 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 21 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 3 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 Patchacott
From Patchacott the nearest practice is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 13.3 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. 3 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (17.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (25.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Patchacott list clear aligners, the nearest 22.1 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 Patchacott are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 13.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Patchacott to Torrington Dental Practice is roughly 30 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 350 to 690 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £310 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 350 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Patchacott
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Patchacott, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Patchacott or another part of Devon.
A quick look at Patchacott
The nearest other location we cover is Broadbury, around 1 km to the south-east.
Practice signals around Patchacott
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Patchacott. The nearest we do hold are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 13 miles away; The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 18 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 21 miles away.
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Pages for Broadbury, Beaworthy, Eworthy, Halwill, Halwill Junction, and Germansweek follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Patchacott in context
Patchacott's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Patchacott. Census figures show 15.8% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,561 residents in Patchacott's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Patchacott; the nearest is about 13 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. National deprivation data puts Patchacott close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Patchacott is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 24 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in Patchacott Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Patchacott has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Patchacott — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Patchacott — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Patchacott 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 Patchacott. 15.8% of Patchacott's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,561 residents in the neighbourhood around Patchacott, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Patchacott usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Patchacott's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Patchacott is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 24 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Patchacott itself. The closest on record are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 13 miles away; The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 18 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 21 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Patchacott
Starting orthodontic treatment in Patchacott can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Patchacott 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 Patchacott. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Patchacott
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Patchacott, Devon. You can also browse nearby location pages including Broadbury, Beaworthy, Eworthy, Halwill, Halwill Junction, and Germansweek.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Patchacott
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Patchacott often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Patchacott?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Patchacott is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 13.3 miles to the north. The next closest are The Quay Dental Practice (17.9 miles) and Queen Annes Dental Practice (17.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Patchacott?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Patchacott, 0 practices within 10 miles and 3 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 13.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Patchacott?
The nearest practice to Patchacott that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 13.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Queen Annes Dental Practice (17.9 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (21.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Patchacott, 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 Patchacott, Devon?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.