Orthodontic practices near Sheepstor
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Sheepstor; 13 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 6.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 6.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 7.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 7.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 7.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 8.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 8.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 8.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 8.9 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 Sheepstor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 6.7 miles south-west; the next are Saltash (8.9 miles south-west) and Ashburton (12.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 6.7 miles south-west |
| Saltash | 1 | 8.9 miles south-west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 12.2 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 15.5 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 18.9 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 20.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Sheepstor
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 18.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 18.9 miles east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 18.9 miles east |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 8.9 miles south-west |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 8.9 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Sheepstor at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,425 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.4% aged 16 to 24 and 18.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 461st closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 6 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 7 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 9 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 12 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 | 13 within 10 miles, 21 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 Sheepstor
From Sheepstor the nearest practice is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 6.7 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 13 practices, and within 20 there are 21.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (8.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (8.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Sheepstor list clear aligners, the nearest 6.7 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 Sheepstor are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 6.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Sheepstor to Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth 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 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £160 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 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Sheepstor
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What official data says about Sheepstor
Officially, Sheepstor is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Sheepstor falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Sheepstor's under-16 share, 11.7%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,425 residents in the neighbourhood around Sheepstor, 5.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Sheepstor usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Sheepstor sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Sheepstor is about 6 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Local provider signals in Sheepstor
There is no orthodontist on our records in Sheepstor itself. The nearest we do hold are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 7 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 9 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 12 miles away.
About Sheepstor
Just around 2 km south-west, Lovaton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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All Orthodontic Options in Sheepstor Explained
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Sheepstor
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Sheepstor
Starting orthodontic treatment in Sheepstor 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 Sheepstor
Not every practice near Sheepstor offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Sheepstor's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Sheepstor sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 11.7% of Sheepstor's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.2% of the 1,425 residents in Sheepstor's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Sheepstor usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Sheepstor's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Sheepstor is about 6 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Sheepstor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sheepstor
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Sheepstor, Devon with surrounding locations. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Lovaton, Meavy, Dousland, Walkhampton, Shaugh Prior, and Wotter.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Sheepstor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sheepstor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sheepstor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sheepstor is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 6.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Meavy Way Dental Practice (7.2 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (7.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sheepstor?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Sheepstor, 13 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 6.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sheepstor?
The nearest practice to Sheepstor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 6.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (7.2 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (7.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sheepstor, 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 Sheepstor, Devon?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.