Orthodontic practices near Philham
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Philham; 6 practices within 20. The closest is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 12.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 12.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 12.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 14.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 18.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 18.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 19.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 20.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 20.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Philham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bideford, 12.3 miles east; the next are Great Torrington (14.6 miles east) and Barnstaple (18.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bideford | 2 | 12.3 miles east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 14.6 miles east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 18.1 miles east |
| South Molton | 1 | 28.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Philham
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), 14.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 14.6 miles east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 18.9 miles east |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) | 12.4 miles east |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 4.6 (27 reviews) | 18.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Philham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torridge |
| 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 | 17.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,674 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 809th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford — 12 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 15 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 18 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, 6 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 Philham
From Philham the nearest practice is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 12.3 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. 6 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (12.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Philham list clear aligners, the nearest 20.2 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 Philham are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 12.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Philham to Queen Annes Dental Practice 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 320 to 640 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £145 to £290 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 320 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Philham
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Orthodontist in Philham: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Philham, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Devon, not just Philham.
What we know about practices near Philham
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Philham itself. The closest on record are Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 12 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 15 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 18 miles away.
More local pages to browse
Nearby location pages including Tosberry, Edistone, Hartland, Pattard Water, Natcott, and Elmscott can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Local snapshot of Philham
Just under 1 km north, Tosberry is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Philham
Philham's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Philham falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.4% of Philham's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,674 residents in Philham's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Philham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Philham's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
The Orthodontic Journey in Philham
Many people in Philham delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Philham
Not every practice near Philham offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Philham sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Philham, 6.9% of the 1,674 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Philham usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. National deprivation data puts Philham close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Philham
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Philham 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Philham — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Philham. By ONS classification, Philham falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Philham. Philham's under-16 share sits at 17.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,674 residents in the neighbourhood around Philham, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Philham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Philham sits close to the England average for deprivation. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Philham. The nearest we do hold are Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 12 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 15 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 18 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Philham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Philham
This section helps connect Philham, Devon to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Tosberry, Edistone, Hartland, Pattard Water, Natcott, and Elmscott.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Philham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Philham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Philham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Philham is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 12.3 miles to the east. The next closest are The Quay Dental Practice (12.4 miles) and Torrington Dental Practice (14.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Philham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Philham, 0 practices within 10 miles and 6 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bideford, 12.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Philham?
The nearest practice to Philham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 12.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Torrington Dental Practice (14.6 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (18.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Philham, 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 Philham, Devon?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.