Orthodontic practices near Shortacombe
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Shortacombe; 13 practices within 20. The closest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 17.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 17.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 17.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 17.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 17.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 17.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 17.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 17.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 18.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 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 Shortacombe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 17.2 miles south; the next are Ashburton (17.7 miles south-east) and Saltash (17.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 17.2 miles south |
| Ashburton | 2 | 17.7 miles south-east |
| Saltash | 1 | 17.9 miles south |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 20.3 miles north |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 23.1 miles south-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 23.5 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 Shortacombe
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), 19.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 19.5 miles south |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 17.9 miles south |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 19.1 miles south |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 17.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Shortacombe 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 11.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,106 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 34.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 10 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 27.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 950th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 17 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 17 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 18 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 13 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 Shortacombe
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Shortacombe; the nearest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 17.2 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 13 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (17.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (18.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Shortacombe list clear aligners, the nearest 17.2 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 Shortacombe are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 17.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 17 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Shortacombe to Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth is roughly 40 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 450 to 890 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £200 to £400 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 450 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Shortacombe
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Orthodontist in Shortacombe: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Shortacombe. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Devon.
Shortacombe at a glance
Just around 1 km south, Vale Down is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Shortacombe
Officially, Shortacombe is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Shortacombe. Shortacombe's under-16 share, 11.3%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 2,106 residents in the neighbourhood around Shortacombe, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Shortacombe usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 17 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Shortacombe's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Shortacombe is about 17 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Local orthodontic signals in Shortacombe
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Shortacombe itself. The closest on record are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 17 miles away; Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 18 miles away; and Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 18 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Vale Down, Lydford, Bridestowe, Sourton, Holdstrong, and Horndon may also help.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Shortacombe
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Shortacombe has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
How to Choose in Shortacombe
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Shortacombe practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Shortacombe
Many people in Shortacombe delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Shortacombe
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Shortacombe — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Shortacombe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Shortacombe
These links help widen your research beyond Shortacombe, Devon if you're open to travelling a little further. For a broader comparison, pages for Vale Down, Lydford, Bridestowe, Sourton, Holdstrong, and Horndon follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Shortacombe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Shortacombe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Shortacombe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Shortacombe is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 17.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Meavy Way Dental Practice (17.4 miles) and Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (17.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Shortacombe?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Shortacombe, 0 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 17.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Shortacombe?
The nearest practice to Shortacombe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 17.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (17.4 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (17.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Shortacombe, Devon?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Shortacombe, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.