Orthodontic practices near Poundsgate
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Poundsgate, 7 practices within 10 and 47 practices within 20. The closest is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, 3.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 3.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 3.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 9.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 9.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 9.9 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
| Devon Square SurgeryNewton Abbot | 9.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (52 reviews) |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 9.9 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (797 reviews) |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 12.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (534 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Poundsgate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashburton, 3.4 miles east; the next are Totnes (9.0 miles south-east) and Newton Abbot (9.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | 2 | 3.4 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 9.0 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 9.9 miles east |
| Cockington | 1 | 12.1 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 12.1 miles east |
| Paignton | 2 | 13.3 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Poundsgate
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), 13.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 13.1 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 9.9 miles east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 12.1 miles east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 9.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Poundsgate at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Teignbridge |
| 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 | 11.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,092 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.4% aged 16 to 24 and 20% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 12 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Devon | 228th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.4 miles away, closer than 53% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | South Dartmoor Community College — 3.7 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 3 miles Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes — 9 miles Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening, Newton Abbot — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 47 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 Poundsgate
The nearest practice to Poundsgate is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, 3.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 47.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Expert Smile (13.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Poundsgate list clear aligners, the nearest 3.4 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 Poundsgate are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 3.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 15 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Poundsgate
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Orthodontist in Poundsgate: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Poundsgate. It is relevant to searches focused on both Poundsgate and the wider Devon area.
Area profile for Poundsgate
Poundsgate is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Poundsgate falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. With just 11.6% of residents under 16, Poundsgate skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.7% of the 1,092 residents in Poundsgate's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Poundsgate are South Dartmoor Community College (3.7 miles). Poundsgate sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Poundsgate is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What we know about practices near Poundsgate
There is no orthodontist on our records in Poundsgate itself. The nearest we do hold are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 3 miles away; Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 9 miles away; and Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening in Newton Abbot, about 10 miles away.
Facts about Poundsgate
The nearest other location we cover is Leusdon, around 1 km to the north-east.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Leusdon, Lower Town, Holne, Buckland in the Moor, Michelcombe, and Ponsworthy are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Poundsgate
Many people in Poundsgate 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Poundsgate
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Poundsgate — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Poundsgate
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Poundsgate has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Poundsgate
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Poundsgate — 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 Poundsgate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Poundsgate
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Poundsgate, Devon within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Leusdon, Lower Town, Holne, Buckland in the Moor, Michelcombe, and Ponsworthy for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Poundsgate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Poundsgate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Poundsgate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Poundsgate is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 3.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (3.6 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (9.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Poundsgate?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Poundsgate, 7 practices within 10 miles and 47 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Poundsgate?
The nearest practice to Poundsgate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 3.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (9.0 miles) and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (9.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Poundsgate, Devon?
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 Poundsgate, Devon?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.