Orthodontic practices near Saint Giles on the Heath
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Saint Giles on the Heath; 1 practice within 20. The closest is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 19.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 19.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 20.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 20.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 20.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 20.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 20.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 21.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 21.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Saint Giles on the Heath with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saltash, 19.9 miles south; the next are Plymouth (20.1 miles south-east) and Great Torrington (20.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saltash | 1 | 19.9 miles south |
| Plymouth | 13 | 20.1 miles south-east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 20.4 miles north-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 24.0 miles north |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 25.1 miles south-west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 27.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Saint Giles on the Heath at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torridge |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,851 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 19 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 970th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 21 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Launceston College — 3.7 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 20 miles Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — 20 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 1 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 17 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 Saint Giles on the Heath
Saint Giles on the Heath is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 19.9 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 1 practice is within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (19.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (21.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Saint Giles on the Heath list clear aligners, the nearest 19.9 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 Saint Giles on the Heath are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 19.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 21 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Saint Giles on the Heath to Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence is roughly 45 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 520 to 1,030 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £235 to £465 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 310 to 520 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Saint Giles on the Heath
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Orthodontist in Saint Giles on the Heath: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Saint Giles on the Heath understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Devon.
The local picture in Saint Giles on the Heath
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Saint Giles on the Heath sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.1% of Saint Giles on the Heath's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Saint Giles on the Heath, 5.8% of the 1,851 residents are aged 10 to 15, below 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 Saint Giles on the Heath; the nearest is about 20 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Saint Giles on the Heath attend schools such as Launceston College (3.7 miles). Saint Giles on the Heath falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Saint Giles on the Heath is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 21 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local treatment availability around Saint Giles on the Heath
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Saint Giles on the Heath itself. The nearest we do hold are Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 20 miles away; Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 20 miles away; and Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 20 miles away.
A quick look at Saint Giles on the Heath
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Saint Giles on the Heath
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Saint Giles on the Heath
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Saint Giles on the Heath
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Saint Giles on the Heath — 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 Saint Giles on the Heath. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Saint Giles on the Heath
This part of the page places Saint Giles on the Heath, Devon in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Related nearby location pages such as Peter's Finger, Northcott, East Panson, Dutson, Liftondown, and Chapmans Well can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Saint Giles on the Heath
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Saint Giles on the Heath often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Saint Giles on the Heath?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Saint Giles on the Heath is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 19.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (20.1 miles) and Torrington Dental Practice (20.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Saint Giles on the Heath?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Saint Giles on the Heath, 0 practices within 10 miles and 1 practice within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saltash, 19.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Saint Giles on the Heath?
The nearest practice to Saint Giles on the Heath that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 19.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Torrington Dental Practice (20.4 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (20.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Saint Giles on the Heath, 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 Saint Giles on the Heath, Devon?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.