Orthodontic practices near Rickham
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Rickham; 18 practices within 20. The closest is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 10.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 10.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| AirlocumDartmouth | 11.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (92 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 14.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 14.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 16.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 16.5 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 17.3 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINICTorquay | 18.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Rickham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dartmouth, 10.7 miles north-east; the next are Totnes (14.2 miles north) and Torquay (16.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 2 | 10.7 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 14.2 miles north |
| Torquay | 4 | 16.3 miles north-east |
| Paignton | 2 | 16.5 miles north-east |
| Cockington | 1 | 18.9 miles north-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 19.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Rickham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is South Devon Dental in Torquay (5.0 from 820 reviews), 16.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 16.3 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 18.9 miles north-east |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 17.3 miles north-east |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 19.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Rickham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Hams |
| 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 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,587 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 19.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 39 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 720th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsbridge Academy — 3.8 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic, Dartmouth — 11 miles Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic, Totnes — 14 miles South Devon Dental, Torquay — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 18 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 Rickham
The nearest practice to Rickham is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 10.7 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. 18 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Expert Smile (17.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Rickham list clear aligners, the nearest 14.2 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 Rickham are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 10.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 20 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Rickham to Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 25 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 280 to 560 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £125 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 280 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Rickham
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Orthodontist in Rickham: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Rickham often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Devon.
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Where Rickham sits locally
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Useful local orthodontic context for Rickham
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Rickham itself. The nearest recorded are Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 11 miles away; Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 14 miles away; and South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 16 miles away.
The local picture in Rickham
Officially, Rickham is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Rickham. With just 12.8% of residents under 16, Rickham skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 1,587 residents in Rickham's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Rickham; the nearest is about 11 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Rickham attend schools such as Kingsbridge Academy (3.8 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Rickham is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Rickham is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 20 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Rickham
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Rickham
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Rickham
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Areas We Cover Around Rickham
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Frequently Asked Questions in Rickham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Rickham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Rickham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Rickham is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 10.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Airlocum (11.3 miles) and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (14.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Rickham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Rickham, 0 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dartmouth, 10.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Rickham?
The nearest practice to Rickham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 10.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (14.2 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (14.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Rickham, 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 Rickham, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.