Orthodontic practices near Putsborough
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Putsborough; 9 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, 7.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 7.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 7.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 8.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 8.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 8.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple | 8.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 9.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 9.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Putsborough with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnstaple, 7.7 miles south-east; the next are Bideford (8.4 miles south) and Great Torrington (13.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple | 7 | 7.7 miles south-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 8.4 miles south |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 13.4 miles south |
| South Molton | 1 | 18.8 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 Putsborough
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Next Wave Dental in Barnstaple (5.0 from 66 reviews), 9.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 9.1 miles south-east |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 13.4 miles south |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 18.8 miles south-east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 7.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Putsborough at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North 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 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,324 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 80 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 530th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Braunton Academy — 3.8 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 8 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 8 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 11 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 Putsborough
From Putsborough the nearest practice is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, 7.7 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (8.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Putsborough list clear aligners, the nearest 9.1 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 Putsborough are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, 7.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Putsborough to Pure Dental Centre is roughly 15 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Putsborough
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Orthodontist in Putsborough: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Putsborough often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Devon.
Facts about Putsborough
Just around 1 km south, Croyde is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local orthodontic signals in Putsborough
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Putsborough itself. The nearest recorded are Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 8 miles away; The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 8 miles away; and Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 13 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Croyde, Georgeham, Croyde Bay, Saunton, Woolacombe, and Lobb.
What official data says about Putsborough
Putsborough — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 15.9% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,324 residents in the neighbourhood around Putsborough, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Putsborough usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Putsborough attend schools such as Braunton Academy (3.8 miles). Putsborough sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Putsborough
Starting orthodontic treatment in Putsborough can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Putsborough — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Putsborough
The orthodontic landscape in Putsborough offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Putsborough — Local Context
Provision in Putsborough varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Putsborough's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.9% of Putsborough's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,324 residents in Putsborough's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Putsborough; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Putsborough are served by secondary schools including Braunton Academy (3.8 miles). Putsborough's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. There is no orthodontist on our records in Putsborough itself. The nearest we do hold are Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 8 miles away; The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 8 miles away; and Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 13 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Putsborough. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Putsborough
If Putsborough, Devon is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Related nearby location pages such as Croyde, Georgeham, Croyde Bay, Saunton, Woolacombe, and Lobb can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Putsborough
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Putsborough often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Putsborough?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Putsborough is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 7.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (7.8 miles) and Trinity Dental Centre (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Putsborough?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Putsborough, 9 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barnstaple, 7.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Putsborough?
The nearest practice to Putsborough that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 7.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (7.8 miles) and Queen Annes Dental Practice (8.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Putsborough, Devon?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Putsborough, Devon?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.