Orthodontic practices near Plainmoor
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Plainmoor, 15 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Torbay Hospital in Torquay, 1.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torbay HospitalTorquay | 1.0 miles west | – | – | – | 3.9 (386 reviews) |
| Parkhill DentalTorquay | 1.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (306 reviews) |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 1.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (534 reviews) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINICTorquay | 1.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 2.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 3.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 3.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 4.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Plainmoor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Torquay, 1.0 miles west; the next are Cockington (1.7 miles west) and Paignton (2.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Torquay | 4 | 1.0 miles west |
| Cockington | 1 | 1.7 miles west |
| Paignton | 2 | 2.5 miles south-west |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 4.7 miles north-west |
| Totnes | 2 | 7.4 miles south-west |
| Dawlish | 1 | 7.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Plainmoor
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), 3.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 3.6 miles south-west |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 4.8 miles north-west |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 1.7 miles west |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 4.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Plainmoor at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torbay |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 25.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,358 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.9% aged 16 to 24 and 29.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 29.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 8,484 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Torbay | 10th closest to an orthodontic practice of 28 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Torbay |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Cuthbert Mayne School — 0.4 miles The Spires College — 0.4 miles Torquay Academy — 0.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,772 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 45 schools, 19,593 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torbay Hospital, Torquay — 1 miles Ocean Orthodontic Clinic, Cockington — 2 miles Expert Smile, Paignton — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 34 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 Plainmoor
The nearest practice to Plainmoor is Torbay Hospital in Torquay, 1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Expert Smile (2.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Plainmoor list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 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 Plainmoor are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 26 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Plainmoor
Borough of Torbay12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Plainmoor
Orthodontist in Plainmoor: People weighing up braces or aligners in Plainmoor can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Plainmoor and the wider Borough of Torbay area.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Babbacombe, Combe Pafford, St Marychurch, Ellacombe, Torre, and Torquay.
Plainmoor at a glance
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Babbacombe, the closest linked location.
What we know about practices near Plainmoor
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Plainmoor. The nearest recorded are Torbay Hospital in Torquay, about a mile away; Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, about 2 miles away; and Expert Smile in Paignton, about 2 miles away.
The local picture in Plainmoor
ONS classifies Plainmoor as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Plainmoor. Plainmoor skews family-heavy: 25.6% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 10.5% of the 1,358 residents in Plainmoor's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Borough of Torbay. With 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, Plainmoor is better served than 75% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Plainmoor attend schools such as St Cuthbert Mayne School (0.4 miles) and The Spires College (0.4 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Plainmoor's Local Authority area covers 45 schools and 19,593 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Plainmoor among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Plainmoor is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Plainmoor
The orthodontic landscape in Plainmoor offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Plainmoor — Local Context
Practices serving Plainmoor differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. ONS classifies Plainmoor as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Plainmoor. Plainmoor skews family-heavy: 25.6% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 10.5% of the 1,358 residents in Plainmoor's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Borough of Torbay. With 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, Plainmoor is better served than 75% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Plainmoor are served by secondary schools including St Cuthbert Mayne School (0.4 miles) and The Spires College (0.4 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Plainmoor's Local Authority area covers 45 schools and 19,593 pupils, according to DfE figures. Plainmoor falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Plainmoor is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 26 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Plainmoor itself. The nearest we do hold are Torbay Hospital in Torquay, about a mile away; Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, about 2 miles away; and Expert Smile in Paignton, about 2 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Plainmoor
Many people in Plainmoor delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Plainmoor follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Plainmoor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Plainmoor
These links help widen your research beyond Plainmoor, Borough of Torbay if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Babbacombe, Combe Pafford, St Marychurch, Ellacombe, Torre, and Torquay.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Plainmoor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Plainmoor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Plainmoor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Plainmoor is Torbay Hospital in Torquay, about 1.0 miles to the west. The next closest are Parkhill Dental (1.4 miles) and Ocean Orthodontic Clinic (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Plainmoor?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Plainmoor, 15 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Plainmoor?
The nearest practice to Plainmoor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, about 1.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (1.7 miles) and Devon Square Surgery (4.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Plainmoor, Borough of Torbay?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Plainmoor, Borough of Torbay?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.