Orthodontic practices near Shaugh Prior
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Shaugh Prior, 14 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 3.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 3.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 4.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 4.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 4.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 5.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 5.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 5.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Shaugh Prior with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 3.7 miles south-west; the next are Saltash (6.2 miles south-west) and Ashburton (14.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 3.7 miles south-west |
| Saltash | 1 | 6.2 miles south-west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 14.1 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 16.5 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 20.7 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 21.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Shaugh Prior
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth (5.0 from 106 reviews), 5.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 5.8 miles south-west |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 6.2 miles south-west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 6.4 miles south-west |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 14.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Shaugh Prior 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,035 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 36 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 249th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.7 miles away, closer than 50% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tor Bridge High — 3.2 miles Notre Dame RC School — 3.5 miles Hele's School — 4.0 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 4 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 6 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 14 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 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 Shaugh Prior
Shaugh Prior is 3.7 miles from Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 18.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (6.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (5.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Shaugh Prior list clear aligners, the nearest 3.7 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 Shaugh Prior are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 3.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Shaugh Prior
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Orthodontist in Shaugh Prior: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Shaugh Prior. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Shaugh Prior or another part of Devon.
What we know about practices near Shaugh Prior
There is no orthodontist on our records in Shaugh Prior itself. The closest on record are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 4 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 6 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 14 miles away.
Local context for Shaugh Prior
Heading south-west for around 2 km brings you to Bickleigh, the closest linked location.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Bickleigh, Hoo Meavy, Lovaton, Wotter, Clearbrook, and Meavy.
The local picture in Shaugh Prior
Shaugh Prior — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Shaugh Prior's under-16 share sits at 16.9%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 2,035 residents in Shaugh Prior's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Shaugh Prior has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Shaugh Prior are Tor Bridge High (3.2 miles) and Notre Dame RC School (3.5 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Shaugh Prior is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Shaugh Prior is about 3 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
All Orthodontic Options in Shaugh Prior Explained
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Shaugh Prior
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Shaugh Prior
Starting orthodontic treatment in Shaugh Prior 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 Shaugh Prior
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Shaugh Prior. By ONS classification, Shaugh Prior falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Shaugh Prior falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 16.9% of Shaugh Prior's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Shaugh Prior, 7.2% of the 2,035 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Shaugh Prior is better served than 56% of towns in England. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Shaugh Prior are served by secondary schools including Tor Bridge High (3.2 miles) and Notre Dame RC School (3.5 miles). National deprivation data puts Shaugh Prior close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Shaugh Prior is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Shaugh Prior. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Shaugh Prior
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Shaugh Prior, Devon. Nearby pages covering Bickleigh, Hoo Meavy, Lovaton, Wotter, Clearbrook, and Meavy may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Shaugh Prior
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Shaugh Prior often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Shaugh Prior?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Shaugh Prior is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 3.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Meavy Way Dental Practice (4.3 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (4.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Shaugh Prior?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Shaugh Prior, 14 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Shaugh Prior?
The nearest practice to Shaugh Prior that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 3.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (4.3 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (4.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Shaugh Prior, Devon?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Shaugh Prior, Devon?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.