Orthodontic practices near Pinhoe
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Pinhoe, 17 practices within 10 and 28 practices within 20. The closest is Exeter NHS Dental Access Centre, 2.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 2.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 2.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 2.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
| Centre for Womens HealthExeter | 2.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (33 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 2.6 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 2.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 2.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 2.9 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pinhoe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 2.2 miles south-west; the next are Topsham (3.8 miles south) and Exmouth (8.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 2.2 miles south-west |
| Topsham | 2 | 3.8 miles south |
| Exmouth | 2 | 8.7 miles south |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 9.7 miles south-east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 10.9 miles south |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 15.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pinhoe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 15.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 15.6 miles south |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 18.7 miles south |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 15.7 miles south |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 2.6 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pinhoe at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Exeter |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,743 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,921 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 123rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.2 miles away, closer than 66% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Luke's Church of England School — 0.6 miles St James School — 1.1 miles St Peter's Church of England Aided School — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 4,964 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Exeter NHS Dental Access Centre, Exeter — 2 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 4 miles Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd, Exmouth — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 28 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 Pinhoe
The nearest practice to Pinhoe is Exeter NHS Dental Access Centre, 2.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 28.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (2.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Pinhoe list clear aligners, the nearest 2.2 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 Pinhoe are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, 2.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 36 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pinhoe
Devon12 nearby locationsExplore braces and aligners in Pinhoe
Orthodontist in Pinhoe: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Pinhoe, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Pinhoe itself or elsewhere in Devon.
Local context for Pinhoe
Just under 1 km north, Monkerton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local provider signals in Pinhoe
There is no orthodontist on our records in Pinhoe itself. The nearest recorded are Exeter NHS Dental Access Centre, about 2 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 4 miles away; and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 9 miles away.
More local pages to browse
Pages for Monkerton, West Clyst, Poltimore, Whipton, Sowton, and Clyst Heath follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
The local picture in Pinhoe
Pinhoe is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Pinhoe. Census data puts 18.6% of Pinhoe's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,743 residents in Pinhoe's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Pinhoe has more choice than 83% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Pinhoe are served by secondary schools including St Luke's Church of England School (0.6 miles) and St James School (1.1 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Pinhoe sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Pinhoe is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Pinhoe
Orthodontic treatment in Pinhoe is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Pinhoe — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Pinhoe
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Pinhoe can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Pinhoe — Local Context
Practices serving Pinhoe differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Pinhoe is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18.6% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Pinhoe, 6.6% of the 1,743 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Pinhoe has more choice than 83% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Pinhoe attend schools such as St Luke's Church of England School (0.6 miles) and St James School (1.1 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Pinhoe among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Pinhoe is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 36 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Pinhoe itself. The nearest recorded are Exeter NHS Dental Access Centre, about 2 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 4 miles away; and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 9 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 Pinhoe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pinhoe
This section helps connect Pinhoe, Devon to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. This page links onward to Monkerton, West Clyst, Poltimore, Whipton, Sowton, and Clyst Heath for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Pinhoe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pinhoe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pinhoe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pinhoe is Exeter NHS Dental Access Centre, about 2.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Inspired Dental Care (2.2 miles) and Barnstaple Health Centre (2.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pinhoe?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Pinhoe, 17 practices within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pinhoe?
The nearest practice to Pinhoe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 2.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Exeter Orthodontic Practice (3.0 miles) and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (8.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pinhoe, 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 Pinhoe, 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.