Orthodontic practices near Quither
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Quither; 14 practices within 20. The closest is Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, 13.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 13.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 14.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 14.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 14.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 14.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 15.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 15.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 15.6 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 Quither with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 13.9 miles south; the next are Saltash (14.0 miles south) and Ashburton (20.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 13.9 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 14.0 miles south |
| Ashburton | 2 | 20.5 miles east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 23.7 miles north |
| Totnes | 2 | 25.5 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 26.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Quither
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), 16.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 16.2 miles south |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 14.0 miles south |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 15.4 miles south |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (273 reviews) | 14.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Quither 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 | 1,718 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 875th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tavistock College — 5.1 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — 14 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 14 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 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 |
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 Quither
The nearest practice to Quither is Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, 13.9 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 14 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (14 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (15.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Quither list clear aligners, the nearest 14 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Quither are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 14 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 14 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Quither to Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 30 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 360 to 720 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £325 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 360 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Quither
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Quither, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Quither and the wider Devon area.
Practice signals around Quither
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Quither. The closest on record are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 14 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 14 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 20 miles away.
The local picture in Quither
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Quither sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15% of Quither's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,718 residents in Quither's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Quither; the nearest is about 14 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Quither are served by secondary schools including Tavistock College (5.1 miles). National deprivation data puts Quither close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Quither is about 14 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Marystow, Chillaton, Brentor, Dippertown, Lamerton, and Lewtrenchard are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Quither at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Marystow, around 1 km to the north-west.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Quither
Starting orthodontic treatment in Quither can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Quither follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Quither Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Quither has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Quither
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Quither — 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 Quither. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Quither
If Quither, Devon is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Other local pages worth browsing include Marystow, Chillaton, Brentor, Dippertown, Lamerton, and Lewtrenchard.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Quither
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Quither often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Quither?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Quither is Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 13.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (14.0 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (14.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Quither?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Quither, 0 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 13.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Quither?
The nearest practice to Quither that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 14.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (14.1 miles) and Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (14.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Quither, Devon?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Quither, Devon?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.