Orthodontic practices near Peat Cot
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Peat Cot; 2 practices within 10 and 27 practices within 20. The closest is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, 9.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 9.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 9.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 10.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 11.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 11.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 11.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 11.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 12.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Peat Cot with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashburton, 9.4 miles east; the next are Plymouth (10.5 miles south-west) and Saltash (12.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | 2 | 9.4 miles east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 10.5 miles south-west |
| Saltash | 1 | 12.7 miles south-west |
| Totnes | 2 | 14.0 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 16.0 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 18.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Peat Cot
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is South Devon Dental in Torquay (5.0 from 820 reviews), 18.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 18.7 miles east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 16.1 miles east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 18.1 miles east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 16.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Peat Cot 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 11.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,106 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 34.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 10 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 27.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 636th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 10 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 9 miles Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 10 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 13 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 27 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 Peat Cot
From Peat Cot the nearest practice is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, 9.4 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 27.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (12.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (12 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Peat Cot list clear aligners, the nearest 9.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Peat Cot are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 9.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 10 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Peat Cot to Moor Dental & Implant Clinic 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 240 to 490 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £220 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Peat Cot
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Orthodontist in Peat Cot: This page was put together for people in Peat Cot who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Devon.
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You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Whiteworks, Princetown, Two Bridges, North Hessary Tor, Rundlestone, and Hexworthy.
About Peat Cot
Heading south-east for around 1 km brings you to Whiteworks, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Peat Cot
Peat Cot is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Peat Cot has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.3% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,106 residents in the neighbourhood around Peat Cot, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Peat Cot has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. By national deprivation ranking, Peat Cot sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Peat Cot is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 10 miles away.
Local orthodontic signals in Peat Cot
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Peat Cot. The closest on record are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 9 miles away; Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 10 miles away; and Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 13 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Peat Cot
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Peat Cot can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Peat Cot
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Peat Cot — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Peat Cot
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Peat Cot helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Peat Cot
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Peat Cot. Peat Cot's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Peat Cot has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.3% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 2,106 residents in Peat Cot's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Peat Cot; the nearest is about 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Peat Cot's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Peat Cot is about 10 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Peat Cot. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Peat Cot
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Peat Cot, Devon. You can keep exploring with related pages for Whiteworks, Princetown, Two Bridges, North Hessary Tor, Rundlestone, and Hexworthy.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Peat Cot
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Peat Cot often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Peat Cot?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Peat Cot is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 9.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (9.6 miles) and Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (10.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Peat Cot?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Peat Cot, 2 practices within 10 miles and 27 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ashburton, 9.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Peat Cot?
The nearest practice to Peat Cot that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 9.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (10.5 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (11.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Peat Cot, Devon?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Peat Cot, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.