Orthodontic practices near Portgate
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Portgate; 14 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 16.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 16.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 16.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 17.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 17.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 17.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 18.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 18.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 18.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Portgate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saltash, 16.9 miles south; the next are Plymouth (16.9 miles south) and Great Torrington (21.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saltash | 1 | 16.9 miles south |
| Plymouth | 13 | 16.9 miles south |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 21.2 miles north |
| Ashburton | 2 | 23.2 miles south-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 25.5 miles north |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 27.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Portgate
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), 19.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 19.2 miles south |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 16.9 miles south |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 18.4 miles south |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (273 reviews) | 17.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Portgate at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Devon |
| 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,754 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 37 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 945th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Launceston College — 5.3 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — 17 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 17 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 21 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 14 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 17 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 Portgate
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Portgate; the nearest is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 16.9 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 14 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (16.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (18.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Portgate list clear aligners, the nearest 16.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Portgate are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 16.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 17 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Portgate to Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence is roughly 40 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 440 to 880 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £200 to £395 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 260 to 440 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Portgate
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Orthodontist in Portgate: Before booking anything in Portgate, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Portgate itself or elsewhere in Devon.
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If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Sprytown, Stowford, Dippertown, Broadwoodwidger, Tinhay, and Chillaton.
Local treatment availability around Portgate
There is no orthodontist on our records in Portgate itself. The nearest we do hold are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 17 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 17 miles away; and Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 21 miles away.
Facts about Portgate
Sprytown is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Portgate.
Area profile for Portgate
Portgate — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 15% of Portgate's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,754 residents in Portgate's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Portgate; the nearest is about 17 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Portgate are served by secondary schools including Launceston College (5.3 miles). Portgate's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Portgate is about 17 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Portgate
Orthodontic treatment in Portgate 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Portgate
Every case in Portgate follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Portgate
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Portgate 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Portgate
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Portgate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Portgate
This section helps connect Portgate, Devon to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can keep exploring with related pages for Sprytown, Stowford, Dippertown, Broadwoodwidger, Tinhay, and Chillaton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Portgate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Portgate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Portgate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Portgate is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 16.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (16.9 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (17.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Portgate?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Portgate, 0 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saltash, 16.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Portgate?
The nearest practice to Portgate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 16.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (17.2 miles) and Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (17.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Portgate, 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 Portgate, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.