Orthodontic practices near Patchole
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Patchole; 7 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Dental Implants Devon in Barnstaple, 7.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple | 7.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 7.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 7.2 miles south | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 7.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 7.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 7.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 8.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 12.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 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 Patchole with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnstaple, 7.1 miles south-west; the next are South Molton (12.4 miles south-east) and Bideford (14.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple | 7 | 7.1 miles south-west |
| South Molton | 1 | 12.4 miles south-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 14.3 miles south-west |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 16.7 miles south-west |
| Bishopston | 1 | 28.4 miles north |
| Bridgend | 1 | 28.7 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Patchole
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), 7.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 7.4 miles south |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 16.7 miles south-west |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 12.4 miles south-east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 7.9 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Patchole 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,223 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 25.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 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 | 489th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dental Implants Devon, Barnstaple — 7 miles Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 12 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 14 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 | 7 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 Patchole
The nearest practice to Patchole is Dental Implants Devon in Barnstaple, 7.1 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (14.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 3 of the practices around Patchole list clear aligners, the nearest 7.4 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 Patchole are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, 7.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Patchole to Dental Implants Devon 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 180 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Patchole
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Orthodontist in Patchole: This page was put together for people in Patchole who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Patchole itself or elsewhere in Devon.
Patchole in numbers
Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Kentisbury, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Kentisbury, East Down, Blackmoor Gate, Halsey Lake, Loxhore, and Combe Martin follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Practice data for Patchole
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Patchole itself. The nearest we do hold are Dental Implants Devon in Barnstaple, about 7 miles away; Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 12 miles away; and The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 14 miles away.
What official data says about Patchole
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Patchole sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.5% of Patchole's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Patchole, 8.1% of the 2,223 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Patchole; 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. By national deprivation ranking, Patchole is roughly mid-table for England.
The Orthodontic Journey in Patchole
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Patchole helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Patchole follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Patchole Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Patchole has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Patchole — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Patchole. Patchole — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 17.5% of Patchole's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 2,223 residents in Patchole's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Patchole; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. National deprivation data puts Patchole close to the England median. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Patchole. The nearest recorded are Dental Implants Devon in Barnstaple, about 7 miles away; Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 12 miles away; and The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 14 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Patchole. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Patchole
These local links are here for anyone comparing Patchole, Devon against nearby alternatives. If you're still deciding, related pages for Kentisbury, East Down, Blackmoor Gate, Halsey Lake, Loxhore, and Combe Martin may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Patchole
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Patchole often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Patchole?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Patchole is Dental Implants Devon in Barnstaple, about 7.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Trinity Dental Centre (7.1 miles) and St John's Dental Centre (7.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Patchole?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Patchole, 7 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barnstaple, 7.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Patchole?
The nearest practice to Patchole that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, about 7.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Next Wave Dental (7.4 miles) and Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (7.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Patchole, 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 Patchole, Devon?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.