Orthodontic practices near Red Ball
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Red Ball, 5 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 3.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 3.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 8.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 9.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 9.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 9.7 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 11.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 11.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 16.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (67 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Red Ball with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Langford Budville, 3.8 miles north-east; the next are Taunton (8.9 miles north-east) and Henlade (11.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Langford Budville | 1 | 3.8 miles north-east |
| Taunton | 5 | 8.9 miles north-east |
| Henlade | 1 | 11.0 miles north-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 16.8 miles north-east |
| Exeter | 12 | 18.2 miles south-west |
| Topsham | 2 | 19.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Red Ball
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 18.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 18.3 miles south-west |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 19.2 miles south-west |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 18.5 miles south-west |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 4.9 (353 reviews) | 18.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Red Ball at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mid 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,321 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 25.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 54 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Devon | 259th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Uffculme School — 3.2 miles Court Fields School — 3.3 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Wellington Dental Practice, Langford Budville — 4 miles Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton — 9 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 11 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 25 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 4 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 Red Ball
The nearest practice to Red Ball is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 3.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Taunton Dental and Implant Centre (9.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (18.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Red Ball list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 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 Red Ball are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 3.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 39 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Red Ball
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Red Ball, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Devon.
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You can also compare treatment pages for White Ball, Gipsy Town, Burlescombe, Great Fossend, Nicholashayne, and Old Beat if you are weighing up more than one location.
Where Red Ball sits locally
Just around 1 km north-east, White Ball is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Red Ball in context
ONS classifies Red Ball as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Red Ball falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.9% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.2% of the 2,321 residents in Red Ball's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Red Ball are served by secondary schools including Uffculme School (3.2 miles) and Court Fields School (3.3 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Red Ball is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Red Ball is about 39 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Practice data for Red Ball
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Red Ball. The closest on record are Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 4 miles away; Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, about 9 miles away; and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 11 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Red Ball
Starting orthodontic treatment in Red Ball 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Red Ball
No orthodontic practice covers Red Ball directly, though mydentist (about 4 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Red Ball's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 16.9% of Red Ball's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,321 residents in the neighbourhood around Red Ball, 8.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Red Ball are served by secondary schools including Uffculme School (3.2 miles) and Court Fields School (3.3 miles). Red Ball sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Red Ball is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 39 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Red Ball
Patients in Red Ball have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Red Ball
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Red Ball — 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 Red Ball. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Red Ball
This part of the page places Red Ball, Devon in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Related nearby location pages such as White Ball, Gipsy Town, Burlescombe, Great Fossend, Nicholashayne, and Old Beat can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Red Ball
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Red Ball often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Red Ball?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Red Ball is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 3.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Musgrove Park Hospital (8.9 miles) and Orthoworld (9.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Red Ball?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Red Ball, 5 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Red Ball?
The nearest practice to Red Ball that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 3.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (11.0 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (11.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Red Ball, 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 Red Ball, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.