Orthodontic practices near Rawridge
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Rawridge; 1 practice within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 9.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 9.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 11.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 11.2 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 11.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 11.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 11.7 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 11.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 14.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Rawridge with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Langford Budville, 9.9 miles north-west; the next are Taunton (11.2 miles north) and Henlade (11.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Langford Budville | 1 | 9.9 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 11.2 miles north |
| Henlade | 1 | 11.7 miles north |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 14.9 miles east |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 16.8 miles south-west |
| Exeter | 12 | 18.3 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Rawridge
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 19.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 19.3 miles south-west |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 19.0 miles south-west |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 19.6 miles south-west |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 4.9 (353 reviews) | 19.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Rawridge at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East 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 | 14.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,451 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% 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 | 31 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 669th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Honiton Community College — 4.3 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Wellington Dental Practice, Langford Budville — 10 miles Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton — 11 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 26 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | One Smile Dental — 8 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 Rawridge
From Rawridge the nearest practice is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 9.9 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. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 26.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Taunton Dental and Implant Centre (11.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (18.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Rawridge list clear aligners, the nearest 9.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Rawridge are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 9.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Rawridge to Wellington Dental Practice is roughly 20 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 260 to 510 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £230 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 260 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Rawridge
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Orthodontist in Rawridge: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Rawridge keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is relevant to searches focused on both Rawridge and the wider Devon area.
Rawridge in context
Officially, Rawridge is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Rawridge sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Rawridge's under-16 share sits at 14.9%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Rawridge, 6.2% of the 2,451 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 Rawridge; the nearest is about 10 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Rawridge attend schools such as Honiton Community College (4.3 miles). Rawridge's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Facts about Rawridge
Just around 1 km north-west, Upottery is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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What we know about practices near Rawridge
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Rawridge. The nearest we do hold are Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 10 miles away; Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, about 11 miles away; and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 12 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Rawridge
Starting orthodontic treatment in Rawridge 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Rawridge
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All Orthodontic Options in Rawridge Explained
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Rawridge
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Rawridge — 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 Rawridge. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Rawridge
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Frequently Asked Questions in Rawridge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Rawridge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Rawridge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Rawridge is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 9.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Musgrove Park Hospital (11.2 miles) and Orthoworld (11.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Rawridge?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Rawridge, 1 practice within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Langford Budville, 9.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Rawridge?
The nearest practice to Rawridge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 9.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (11.7 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (11.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Rawridge, 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 Rawridge, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.