Orthodontic practices near Sid
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Sid; 3 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 5.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 5.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 9.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (825 reviews) |
| Victoria Road Dental Practice LtdExmouth | 9.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (809 reviews) |
| Devon Teeth straightening ClinicTopsham | 10.4 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| The Whyte House Dental GroupTopsham | 10.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (409 reviews) |
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 11.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
| Dental 397Exeter | 11.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (166 reviews) |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 11.7 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Sid with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Budleigh Salterton, 5.3 miles south-west; the next are Exmouth (9.2 miles south-west) and Topsham (10.4 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Exmouth | 2 | 9.2 miles south-west |
| Topsham | 2 | 10.4 miles west |
| Exeter | 12 | 11.3 miles west |
| Dawlish | 1 | 12.8 miles south-west |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 19.8 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Sid
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 19.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 19.8 miles south-west |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 19.8 miles south-west |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 13.2 miles west |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 11.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Sid at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 10.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,099 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 14.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 62 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 | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 373rd 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% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sidmouth College — 0.5 miles The King's School — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 825 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ashbury Dental Care, Budleigh Salterton — 5 miles Fairfield House Dental Surgery, Exmouth — 9 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 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 Sid
The nearest practice to Sid is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 5.3 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 21.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (11.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Sid list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 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 Sid are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, 9.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Sid to Ashbury Dental Care is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Sid
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Orthodontist in Sid: Before booking anything in Sid, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is relevant to searches focused on both Sid and the wider Devon area.
Practice data for Sid
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Sid. The nearest recorded are Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 5 miles away; Fairfield House Dental Surgery in Exmouth, about 9 miles away; and Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 10 miles away.
What official data says about Sid
ONS classifies Sid as urban: Further from a major town or city. Sid sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Sid has a smaller share of children than most areas — 10.1% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,099 residents in the neighbourhood around Sid, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Sid usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Sid are served by secondary schools including Sidmouth College (0.5 miles) and The King's School (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Sid sits among the less deprived areas of England.
Nearby location pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Fortescue, Lower Woolbrook, Sidmouth, Eastern Town, Sidford, and Western Town as well as this one.
Where Sid sits locally
Fortescue is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Sid.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Sid
Patients in Sid have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Sid
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Sid
Starting orthodontic treatment in Sid can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Sid
What's available in Sid depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Sid — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Sid's under-16 share, 10.1%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5% of the 2,099 residents in Sid's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Sid; the nearest is about 5 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Sid are Sidmouth College (0.5 miles) and The King's School (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Sid's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Sid. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sid
These links help widen your research beyond Sid, Devon if you're open to travelling a little further. Other local pages worth browsing include Fortescue, Lower Woolbrook, Sidmouth, Eastern Town, Sidford, and Western Town.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Sid
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sid often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sid?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sid is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 5.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Fairfield House Dental Surgery (9.2 miles) and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (9.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sid?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Sid, 3 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Budleigh Salterton, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sid?
The nearest practice to Sid that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 9.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (11.3 miles) and Exeter Orthodontic Practice (13.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sid, Devon?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Sid, Devon?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.