Orthodontic practices near Salmonhutch
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Salmonhutch; 12 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Contemporary Dental in Exeter, 6.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 6.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 6.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 6.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 6.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 6.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 7.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 7.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 7.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Salmonhutch with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 6.5 miles south-east; the next are Topsham (10.7 miles south-east) and Exmouth (15.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 6.5 miles south-east |
| Topsham | 2 | 10.7 miles south-east |
| Exmouth | 2 | 15.4 miles south-east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 16.1 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 17.4 miles south |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 17.9 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Salmonhutch
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 17.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 17.4 miles south |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 17.5 miles south |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 6.9 miles south-east |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 9.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Salmonhutch 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 22.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,587 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 | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 35.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,085 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 447th 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 | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth's — 0.9 miles Thomas Hall School — 5.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,096 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Contemporary Dental, Exeter — 6 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 11 miles Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd, Exmouth — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 24 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 Salmonhutch
The nearest practice to Salmonhutch is Contemporary Dental in Exeter, 6.5 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. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 24.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Salmonhutch list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Salmonhutch are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 6.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Salmonhutch to Contemporary Dental is roughly 15 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 19.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Salmonhutch
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Orthodontist in Salmonhutch: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Salmonhutch. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Devon.
Practice signals around Salmonhutch
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Salmonhutch itself. The nearest we do hold are Contemporary Dental in Exeter, about 6 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 11 miles away; and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 15 miles away.
Salmonhutch in context
Officially, Salmonhutch is categorised as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Salmonhutch falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Salmonhutch skews family-heavy: 22.7% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Salmonhutch, 8.2% of the 2,587 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Salmonhutch has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Salmonhutch are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth's (0.9 miles) and Thomas Hall School (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Salmonhutch's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Salmonhutch is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
A quick look at Salmonhutch
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Widen your local search
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Crediton, Fordton, Uton, Venny Tedburn, Hookway, and Lower Creedy may also help.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Salmonhutch
Patients in Salmonhutch have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Salmonhutch offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Salmonhutch
Starting orthodontic treatment in Salmonhutch 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Salmonhutch runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Salmonhutch. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Salmonhutch
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Salmonhutch, Devon with surrounding locations. You can also browse nearby location pages including Crediton, Fordton, Uton, Venny Tedburn, Hookway, and Lower Creedy.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Salmonhutch
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Salmonhutch often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Salmonhutch?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Salmonhutch is Contemporary Dental in Exeter, about 6.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Exeter Orthodontic Practice (6.6 miles) and Life Dental & Wellbeing (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Salmonhutch?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Salmonhutch, 12 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Exeter, 6.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Salmonhutch?
The nearest practice to Salmonhutch that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 6.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (9.0 miles) and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (15.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Salmonhutch, 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 Salmonhutch, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.