Orthodontic practices near Silford
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Silford, 10 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 1.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 1.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 6.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 6.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 7.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 8.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 8.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 8.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Silford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bideford, 1.3 miles south-east; the next are Barnstaple (6.5 miles east) and Great Torrington (6.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bideford | 2 | 1.3 miles south-east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 6.5 miles east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 6.5 miles south-east |
| South Molton | 1 | 17.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Silford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Next Wave Dental in Barnstaple (5.0 from 66 reviews), 8.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 8.6 miles east |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 6.5 miles south-east |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 17.1 miles east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 7.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Silford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torridge |
| 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 | 13% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,806 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,012 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Devon | 63rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bideford College — 1.1 miles Atlantic Academy — 5.6 miles Braunton Academy — 6.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,455 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford — 1 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 6 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 11 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 Silford
The nearest practice to Silford is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Silford list clear aligners, the nearest 8.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Silford are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 1.3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Silford
Devon12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Silford
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Silford, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Devon and the surrounding area.
The local picture in Silford
Silford is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13% of Silford's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Silford, 6% of the 1,806 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Silford attend schools such as Bideford College (1.1 miles) and Atlantic Academy (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Silford's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Silford at a glance
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Buckleigh, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Buckleigh, Northam, Raleigh Estate, Westward Ho!, Bideford, and Handy Cross if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local treatment availability around Silford
There is no orthodontist on our records in Silford itself. The closest on record are Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about a mile away; Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 6 miles away; and Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 6 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Silford
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Silford helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Silford runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Silford Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Silford offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Silford — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Silford. Silford is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Silford falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. With just 13% of residents under 16, Silford skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,806 residents in the neighbourhood around Silford, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Silford are served by secondary schools including Bideford College (1.1 miles) and Atlantic Academy (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Silford's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Silford itself. The closest on record are Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about a mile away; Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 6 miles away; and Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 6 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Silford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Silford
This section helps connect Silford, Devon to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Other local pages worth browsing include Buckleigh, Northam, Raleigh Estate, Westward Ho!, Bideford, and Handy Cross.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Silford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Silford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Silford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Silford is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 1.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Quay Dental Practice (1.4 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Silford?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Silford, 10 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Silford?
The nearest practice to Silford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 1.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Pure Dental Centre (6.5 miles) and Torrington Dental Practice (6.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Silford, 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 Silford, Devon?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.