Orthodontic practices near Plymouth
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Plymouth, 14 practices within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, 0.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth City Centre Dental PracticePlymouth | 0.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (181 reviews) |
| Clark House DentalPlymouth | 0.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (45 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 0.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 0.7 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 1.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 1.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 1.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Mount Wise Dental PracticePlymouth | 1.5 miles west | – | – | – | 3.6 (24 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Plymouth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 0.1 miles east; the next are Saltash (3.2 miles north-west) and Ashburton (19.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 0.1 miles east |
| Saltash | 1 | 3.2 miles north-west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 19.6 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 20.5 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 24.0 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 25.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Plymouth
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), 0.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 0.7 miles north-east |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 3.2 miles north-west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 1.7 miles north-west |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 19.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Plymouth at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Plymouth |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 260,203 |
| Residents under 16 | 5.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,013 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 1.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 37.2% aged 16 to 24 and 32.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 50.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,669 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Plymouth | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 57 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 1.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Plymouth |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Millbay Academy — 0.6 miles Plymouth High School for Girls — 0.7 miles Devonport High School for Boys — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 14 schools, about 12,063 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 103 schools, 39,211 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 13 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 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 Plymouth
Plymouth has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 16.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clark House Dental (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (1.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Plymouth list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Plymouth are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Plymouth
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Orthodontist in Plymouth: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Plymouth understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Plymouth. Plymouth — a city with a population of around 260,203 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local context for Plymouth
With a population of roughly 260,203, Plymouth is a city within Plymouth. The nearest other location we cover is Coxside, under 1 km to the east.
What we know about practices near Plymouth
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 13 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Plymouth or nearby searches; 9 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 5 mention fixed braces; 7 include NHS signals and 15 include private treatment signals; 7 mention finance or monthly payment options; 2 mention remote, virtual, or online consultations; access-related signals include parking from 4, wheelchair access from 5, and evening or weekend availability from 4. Nearby practice records include Clark House Dental, Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth, Dental & Implant Centre, Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, and Hartley Dental Plymouth. Practice websites also mention serving areas such as Plympton, Plymstock, Stoke Village, Derriford, Torpoint, and Ivybridge.
Plymouth in context
Plymouth — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Plymouth's under-16 share, 5.6%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 1.6% of the 2,013 residents in Plymouth's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Plymouth. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, Plymouth is better served 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 Plymouth are served by secondary schools including Millbay Academy (0.6 miles) and Plymouth High School for Girls (0.7 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 103 schools and 39,211 pupils across Plymouth's Local Authority. Plymouth's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Plymouth is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 4 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Nearby location pages including Coxside, Ford Park, Millbay, Greenbank, Mannamead, and Mutley can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
All Orthodontic Options in Plymouth Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Plymouth offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms. People from Coxside, Millbay and Ford Park regularly visit orthodontists in Plymouth.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Plymouth
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Plymouth — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Plymouth
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Plymouth helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention. People from Coxside, Millbay and Ford Park regularly visit orthodontists in Plymouth.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Plymouth
Every case in Plymouth 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 Plymouth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Plymouth
This section helps connect Plymouth, Plymouth to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Coxside, Ford Park, Millbay, Greenbank, Mannamead, and Mutley.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Plymouth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Plymouth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Plymouth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Plymouth is Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, about 0.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Clark House Dental (0.2 miles) and Dental & Implant Centre (0.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Plymouth?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Plymouth, 14 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Plymouth?
The nearest practice to Plymouth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, about 0.2 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth (1.1 miles) and Plymouth Orthodontics (1.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Plymouth, Plymouth?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Plymouth, Plymouth?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.