Orthodontic practices near Silverton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Silverton; 14 practices within 10 and 19 practices within 20. The closest is Exeter Advanced Dentistry, 6.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 6.8 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 6.8 miles south | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 6.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 6.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 6.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 6.9 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 6.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 7.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Silverton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 6.8 miles south; the next are Topsham (9.4 miles south) and Exmouth (14.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 6.8 miles south |
| Topsham | 2 | 9.4 miles south |
| Exmouth | 2 | 14.2 miles south |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 14.4 miles south-east |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 15.7 miles north-east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 16.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Silverton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 6.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 6.8 miles south |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 8.2 miles south |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 4.9 (825 reviews) | 14.4 miles south |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 6.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Silverton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mid 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 1,494 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,906 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 151 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 470th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cullompton Community College — 4.3 miles Clyst Vale Community College — 4.6 miles Cranbrook Education Campus — 5.7 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Exeter Advanced Dentistry, Exeter — 7 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 9 miles Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd, Exmouth — 14 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 | 14 within 10 miles, 19 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 Silverton
The nearest practice to Silverton is Exeter Advanced Dentistry, 6.8 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 14 practices, and within 20 there are 19.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (7.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Silverton list clear aligners, the nearest 6.9 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 Silverton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 6.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Silverton to Exeter Advanced Dentistry 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 180 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Silverton
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Orthodontist in Silverton: People weighing up braces or aligners in Silverton can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It connects local orthodontic research in Silverton with the wider Devon area. Silverton — a small village with a population of around 1,494 — is covered on this page specifically.
About Silverton
With a population of roughly 1,494, Silverton is a small village within Devon. Just under 1 km east, Livingshayes is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Livingshayes, Chitterley, Up Exe, Columbjohn, Rewe, and Netherexe if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
What local practice data suggests in Silverton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Silverton. The nearest recorded are Exeter Advanced Dentistry, about 7 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 9 miles away; and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 14 miles away.
The local picture in Silverton
Silverton — larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15.1% of Silverton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Silverton, 6.3% of the 1,906 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Silverton 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. The closest secondary schools to Silverton are Cullompton Community College (4.3 miles) and Clyst Vale Community College (4.6 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Silverton is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Silverton is about 39 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Silverton
Orthodontic treatment in Silverton is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Silverton
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Silverton — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Silverton
Patients in Silverton have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Silverton
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Silverton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Silverton
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Silverton, Devon within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Livingshayes, Chitterley, Up Exe, Columbjohn, Rewe, and Netherexe.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Silverton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Silverton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Silverton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Silverton is Exeter Advanced Dentistry, about 6.8 miles to the south. The next closest are Exeter NHS Dental Access Centre (6.8 miles) and Barnstaple Health Centre (6.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Silverton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Silverton, 14 practices within 10 miles and 19 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Exeter, 6.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Silverton?
The nearest practice to Silverton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 6.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (7.6 miles) and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (14.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Silverton, 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 Silverton, Devon?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.