Orthodontic practices near Pyworthy
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Pyworthy; 3 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 14.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 14.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 17.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 17.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 22.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 23.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 24.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 24.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 24.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pyworthy with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 14.9 miles north-east; the next are Bideford (17.0 miles north-east) and Barnstaple (22.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 14.9 miles north-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 17.0 miles north-east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 22.4 miles north-east |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 27.8 miles south-west |
| South Molton | 1 | 28.3 miles north-east |
| Saltash | 1 | 28.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pyworthy
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington (4.9 from 238 reviews), 14.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 14.9 miles north-east |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) | 17.1 miles north-east |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 4.4 (38 reviews) | 17.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pyworthy at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torridge |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,808 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 34 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 913th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holsworthy Community College — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 551 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 15 miles Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford — 17 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 22 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 3 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 Pyworthy
From Pyworthy the nearest practice is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 14.9 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. 3 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (17.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 6 of the practices around Pyworthy list clear aligners, the nearest 24 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Pyworthy are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 14.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 29 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Pyworthy to Torrington Dental Practice is roughly 35 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 390 to 770 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £175 to £345 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 230 to 390 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pyworthy
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Orthodontist in Pyworthy: Before booking anything in Pyworthy, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Devon.
Local context for Pyworthy
Derril is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of Pyworthy.
Area profile for Pyworthy
ONS classifies Pyworthy as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Pyworthy falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.4% of Pyworthy's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Pyworthy, 6.7% of the 1,808 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Pyworthy; the nearest is about 15 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Pyworthy are Holsworthy Community College (1.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Pyworthy's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Pyworthy is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 29 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice signals around Pyworthy
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pyworthy. The nearest recorded are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 15 miles away; Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 17 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 22 miles away.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Derril, Chasty, Derriton, Holsworthy, Pancrasweek, and North Tamerton if you are weighing up more than one location.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Pyworthy
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Pyworthy has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Pyworthy — Local Context
Not every practice near Pyworthy offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Pyworthy sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.4% of Pyworthy's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,808 residents in the neighbourhood around Pyworthy, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Pyworthy; the nearest is about 15 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Pyworthy are Holsworthy Community College (1.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Pyworthy falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Pyworthy is about 29 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pyworthy. The nearest recorded are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 15 miles away; Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 17 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 22 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Pyworthy
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Pyworthy helps you ask the right questions. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Pyworthy runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pyworthy. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pyworthy
This part of the page places Pyworthy, Devon in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Related nearby location pages such as Derril, Chasty, Derriton, Holsworthy, Pancrasweek, and North Tamerton can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pyworthy
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pyworthy often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pyworthy?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pyworthy is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 14.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Queen Annes Dental Practice (17.0 miles) and The Quay Dental Practice (17.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pyworthy?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pyworthy, 0 practices within 10 miles and 3 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 14.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pyworthy?
The nearest practice to Pyworthy that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 14.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Queen Annes Dental Practice (17.0 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (22.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pyworthy, Devon?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Pyworthy, 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.