Orthodontic practices near Petertavy
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Petertavy; 16 practices within 20. The closest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 11.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 11.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 11.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 11.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 11.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 11.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 12.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 12.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 12.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Petertavy with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 11.0 miles south; the next are Saltash (11.8 miles south) and Ashburton (15.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 11.0 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 11.8 miles south |
| Ashburton | 2 | 15.6 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 20.4 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 21.9 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 24.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Petertavy
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth (5.0 from 106 reviews), 13.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 13.2 miles south |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 11.8 miles south |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 12.9 miles south |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 15.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Petertavy 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 | 10.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,601 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 17.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 22 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 740th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tavistock College — 3.1 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 11 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 12 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 16 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 Petertavy
The nearest practice to Petertavy is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 11 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. 16 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (11.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (12.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Petertavy list clear aligners, the nearest 11 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 Petertavy are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 11 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 11 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Petertavy to Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth is roughly 25 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 290 to 570 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £255 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Petertavy
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Orthodontist in Petertavy: People weighing up braces or aligners in Petertavy can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Devon.
Where Petertavy sits locally
Just around 1 km north, Marytavy is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice signals around Petertavy
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Petertavy itself. The nearest recorded are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 11 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 12 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 16 miles away.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Marytavy, Cudlipptown, Mary Tavy, Horndon, Middlemoor, and Tavistock.
What official data says about Petertavy
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Petertavy sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 10.8% of residents under 16, Petertavy skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,601 residents in the neighbourhood around Petertavy, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Petertavy; the nearest is about 11 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Petertavy attend schools such as Tavistock College (3.1 miles). National deprivation data puts Petertavy close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Petertavy is about 11 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Petertavy
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Petertavy 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 Petertavy
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Petertavy — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Petertavy is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 10.8% of Petertavy's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Petertavy, 5.7% of the 1,601 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Petertavy has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Petertavy attend schools such as Tavistock College (3.1 miles). Petertavy sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Petertavy is about 11 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Petertavy
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Petertavy has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Petertavy
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Petertavy. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Petertavy
If Petertavy, Devon is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. For a broader comparison, pages for Marytavy, Cudlipptown, Mary Tavy, Horndon, Middlemoor, and Tavistock follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Petertavy
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Petertavy often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Petertavy?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Petertavy is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 11.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Meavy Way Dental Practice (11.2 miles) and Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (11.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Petertavy?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Petertavy, 0 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 11.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Petertavy?
The nearest practice to Petertavy that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 11.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (11.2 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (11.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Petertavy, Devon?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Petertavy, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.