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Braces in Rewe at a Glance

Residents under 1615.4% (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.2% of 2,154 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Nearest secondary schoolsClyst Vale Community College — 3.4 miles
St James School — 3.7 miles
Nearest practice listing fixed bracesExeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter — 4.6 miles; 4 within 10 miles
Nearest practice listing NHSExeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter — 4.6 miles; 2 within 10 miles
Nearest university dental hospitalPeninsula Dental School, Plymouth — about 37 miles
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Access within Devon300th closest to a practice of 970 places in the county; the county median is 6.9 miles

Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.

Practices offering braces near Rewe

On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Rewe, 14 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Exeter Advanced Dentistry, 4.5 miles south. The nearest that mentions fixed braces is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 4.6 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter4.6 miles south✓✓✓4.9 (202 reviews)
Contemporary DentalExeter4.6 miles south–✓✓4.9 (353 reviews)
Inspired Dental CareExeter5.5 miles south✓✓✓4.7 (219 reviews)
Dental House ExeterExeter6.1 miles south–✓✓5.0 (110 reviews)
Victoria Road Dental Practice LtdExmouth12.4 miles south✓✓✓4.8 (809 reviews)
Terrace Dental CareDawlish14.5 miles south–✓✓4.8 (166 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Rewe with practices offering braces

The closest town with practices offering braces is Exeter, 4.6 miles south; the next are Exmouth (12.4 miles south) and Dawlish (14.5 miles south).

PlacePracticesNearest
Exeter44.6 miles south
Exmouth112.4 miles south
Dawlish114.5 miles south
Langford Budville117.8 miles north-east
Cockington121.8 miles south

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Rewe

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental House Exeter (5.0 from 110 reviews), 6.1 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Dental House ExeterExeter5.0 (110 reviews)6.1 miles south
Contemporary DentalExeter4.9 (353 reviews)4.6 miles south
Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter4.9 (202 reviews)4.6 miles south
Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville4.9 (200 reviews)17.8 miles north-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

For everything from mild crowding to complex bite correction, fixed braces do the heavy lifting. Orthodontists serving Rewe offer metal, ceramic, lingual and self-ligating appliances to suit different cases and budgets. Their constant, controlled force is why they remain first choice for significant bite problems. Most cases complete within 12 to 24 months.

Local Context for Rewe

What's available in Rewe depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Rewe is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.4% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 2,154 residents in Rewe's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Rewe has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Rewe are Clyst Vale Community College (3.4 miles) and St James School (3.7 miles). Rewe's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Rewe is about 37 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Rewe. The nearest we do hold are Exeter Advanced Dentistry, about 4 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 7 miles away; and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 12 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.

How long NHS treatment takes to start in Devon depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload. Private treatment can usually begin within a few weeks of the initial consultation.

Private brace costs in Rewe generally sit between £1,500 and £5,500. Many practices offer 0% or low-interest payment plans spread over 12 to 24 months.

Step by Step: Braces in Rewe

Fitting takes around an hour, and adjustment appointments in Rewe are usually every 7–9 weeks. Consistent attendance matters — missed visits extend treatment. The Rewe overview sets out local facts, the nearest practices and the NHS funding route that applies here.

Picking the Right Orthodontist in Rewe

Before choosing a Rewe practice, check the fee is genuinely all-inclusive — records, adjustments, retainers and emergency visits — and that you're given a written breakdown, not just a headline price.

For complex bites, a specialist practice earns its fee; for simple alignment, a GDP with orthodontic experience is often perfectly appropriate and more competitive on price.

Jaw Alignment & Bite Issues in Rewe

Not all orthodontic problems are purely about tooth position. Some patients in Rewe have jaw discrepancies that can't be corrected by moving teeth alone. A photo assessment can help flag whether specialist referral is worth pursuing.

Skeletal Jaw Discrepancies

Skeletal underbite (Class III) is where the lower jaw has grown larger or more forward than the upper one. Mild versions can sometimes be managed with camouflage orthodontics alone; moderate to severe cases, especially in adults, need orthognathic surgery to reposition one or both jaws.

Braces for Teenagers in Rewe

Teenage orthodontics in Rewe spans everything from NHS metal braces to Invisalign Teen. Each option carries different implications for compliance, aesthetics and cost. The key decisions are timing, NHS versus private, and treatment type in Devon.

Teen Orthodontics in Rewe — Local Context

How long NHS treatment takes to start in Devon depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload. That's a significant period when timing matters.

Orthodontic Conditions in Rewe

Many people in Rewe live with orthodontic problems without realising there are effective solutions. They affect chewing, speech and long-term dental health, not just appearance. Recognising which problem you have makes the treatment conversation far clearer.

Orthodontic Problems in Rewe — Local Context

Provision in Rewe varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. By ONS classification, Rewe falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Rewe sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Rewe, 6.2% of the 2,154 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Rewe has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Rewe attend schools such as Clyst Vale Community College (3.4 miles) and St James School (3.7 miles). National deprivation data puts Rewe close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Rewe is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Crowding is the most common presenting problem across the UK. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.

Frequently Asked Questions — Braces in Rewe

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Rewe?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Rewe is Exeter Advanced Dentistry, about 4.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Exeter NHS Dental Access Centre (4.6 miles) and Exeter Orthodontic Practice (4.6 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Rewe?

Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Rewe, 14 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.

Where can I get braces near Rewe?

The nearest practice to Rewe that mentions fixed braces is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 4.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Contemporary Dental (4.6 miles) and Inspired Dental Care (5.5 miles).

Which county covers Rewe?

Rewe is in Devon.

How deprived is Rewe compared with the rest of England?

By the national deprivation index, Rewe is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.

Which towns are close to Rewe?

Stoke Canon, Netherexe, Columbjohn are within easy reach of Rewe.

How's children's dental health in Rewe's area?

Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.

Do braces hurt?

Expect mild pressure or soreness for a few days after fitting and each adjustment — normal, and manageable with standard pain relief. Modern brackets are noticeably more comfortable than older designs.

Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.

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TitleFixed Braces in Rewe | NHS & Private Orthodontists
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified20 October 2026
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