Orthodontic practices near Plympton
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Plympton, 14 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Orthodontics, 2.9 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 2.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 3.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 3.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 3.3 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 3.3 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 3.3 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 3.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 3.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Plympton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 2.9 miles west; the next are Saltash (5.6 miles west) and Ashburton (15.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 2.9 miles west |
| Saltash | 1 | 5.6 miles west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 15.9 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 16.8 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 20.6 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 21.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Plympton
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), 3.3 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 3.3 miles west |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 5.6 miles west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 4.7 miles west |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 15.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Plympton 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 8,892 |
| Residents under 16 | 9.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,644 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,197 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 28.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England |
| Access within Plymouth | 50th closest to an orthodontic practice of 57 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.9 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.5% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Plymouth |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hele's School — 0.3 miles Plympton Academy — 0.4 miles Plymstock School — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 8,136 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) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Plymouth Orthodontics, Plymouth — 3 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 6 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 16 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 18 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 Plympton
The nearest practice to Plympton is Plymouth Orthodontics, 2.9 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 18.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clark House Dental (4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (3.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Plympton list clear aligners, the nearest 2.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Plympton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Plymouth Orthodontics, 2.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Plympton
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Orthodontist in Plympton: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Plympton? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is relevant to searches focused on both Plympton and the wider Plymouth area. Plympton — a small town with a population of around 8,892 — is covered on this page specifically.
What we know about practices near Plympton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Plympton itself. The nearest recorded are Plymouth Orthodontics, about 3 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 6 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 16 miles away.
More local pages to browse
Pages for Colebrook, St. Stephens Place, Plympton St Maurice, Marsh Mills, Billacombe, and Sherford follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Plympton in context
Plympton — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Plympton has a smaller share of children than most areas — 9.7% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.5% of the 1,644 residents in Plympton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Plymouth. With 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, Plympton is better served than 79% of towns in England. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Plympton are served by secondary schools including Hele's School (0.3 miles) and Plympton Academy (0.4 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Plympton's Local Authority area covers 103 schools and 39,211 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Plympton close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Plympton is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About Plympton
Plympton is home to around 8,892 people, classing it as a small town within Plymouth. Just under 1 km north, Colebrook is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Plympton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Plympton helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Plympton runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Plympton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Plympton has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Plympton
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Plympton — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Plympton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Plympton
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Plympton, Plymouth, these local links help you keep browsing. You can also browse nearby location pages including Colebrook, St. Stephens Place, Plympton St Maurice, Marsh Mills, Billacombe, and Sherford.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Plympton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Plympton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Plympton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Plympton is Plymouth Orthodontics, about 2.9 miles to the west. The next closest are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (3.0 miles) and Hartley Dental Plymouth (3.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Plympton?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Plympton, 14 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Plympton?
The nearest practice to Plympton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Orthodontics, about 2.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (3.0 miles) and Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth (3.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Plympton, Plymouth?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Plympton, Plymouth?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.