Orthodontic practices near Shillingford Abbot
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Shillingford Abbot, 17 practices within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is Dental House Exeter, 2.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 2.1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
| Dental 397Exeter | 2.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (166 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 2.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Centre for Womens HealthExeter | 2.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (33 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 2.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 2.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 2.6 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 2.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Shillingford Abbot with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 2.1 miles north-east; the next are Topsham (3.2 miles east) and Exmouth (7.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 2.1 miles north-east |
| Topsham | 2 | 3.2 miles east |
| Exmouth | 2 | 7.3 miles south-east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 8.1 miles south-east |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 10.4 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 11.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Shillingford Abbot
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), 17.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 17.6 miles south |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 11.4 miles south |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 14.8 miles south |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 11.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Shillingford Abbot at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Teignbridge |
| 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 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,250 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 26.3% 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 | 68 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 120th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.1 miles away, closer than 67% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Matford Brook Academy — 0.6 miles West Exe School — 1.2 miles Isca Academy — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,373 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dental House Exeter, Exeter — 2 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 3 miles Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd, Exmouth — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 32 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 Shillingford Abbot
The nearest practice to Shillingford Abbot is Dental House Exeter, 2.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 32.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (2.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Shillingford Abbot list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 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 Shillingford Abbot are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 2.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 31 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Shillingford Abbot
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Shillingford Abbot in context
Officially, Shillingford Abbot is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 16.4% of Shillingford Abbot's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,250 residents in Shillingford Abbot's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Shillingford Abbot has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Shillingford Abbot are Matford Brook Academy (0.6 miles) and West Exe School (1.2 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Shillingford Abbot is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Shillingford Abbot is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 31 miles away.
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Local snapshot of Shillingford Abbot
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What we know about practices near Shillingford Abbot
There is no orthodontist on our records in Shillingford Abbot itself. The nearest recorded are Dental House Exeter, about 2 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 3 miles away; and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 7 miles away.
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Orthodontic Treatments in Shillingford Abbot
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Treatment Options in Shillingford Abbot — Local Context
What's available in Shillingford Abbot depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Shillingford Abbot — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 16.4% of Shillingford Abbot's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Shillingford Abbot, 6.7% of the 1,250 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Shillingford Abbot has more choice than 83% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Shillingford Abbot are served by secondary schools including Matford Brook Academy (0.6 miles) and West Exe School (1.2 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Shillingford Abbot sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Shillingford Abbot is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 31 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Shillingford Abbot itself. The nearest we do hold are Dental House Exeter, about 2 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 3 miles away; and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 7 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Shillingford Abbot. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Shillingford Abbot
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Shillingford Abbot, Devon. You can also browse nearby location pages including Alphington, Shillingford St George, Kennford, Marsh Barton, St. Thomas, and Exeter.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Shillingford Abbot
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Shillingford Abbot often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Shillingford Abbot?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Shillingford Abbot is Dental House Exeter, about 2.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Dental 397 (2.2 miles) and Just Smile Dental (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Shillingford Abbot?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Shillingford Abbot, 17 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Shillingford Abbot?
The nearest practice to Shillingford Abbot that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 2.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (2.7 miles) and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (7.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Shillingford Abbot, 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 Shillingford Abbot, Devon?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.