Orthodontic practices near Soldon Cross
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Soldon Cross; 5 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 12.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 12.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 12.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 13.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 18.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 19.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 20.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 20.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 20.5 miles north-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 Soldon Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 12.0 miles north-east; the next are Bideford (12.9 miles north-east) and Barnstaple (18.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 12.0 miles north-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 12.9 miles north-east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 18.7 miles north-east |
| South Molton | 1 | 26.1 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Soldon Cross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington (4.9 from 238 reviews), 12.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 12.0 miles north-east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 19.5 miles north-east |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) | 13.0 miles north-east |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 4.6 (27 reviews) | 18.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Soldon Cross 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,808 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 | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 34 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 792nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holsworthy Community College — 4.3 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 12 miles Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford — 13 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 19 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 5 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 Soldon Cross
The nearest practice to Soldon Cross is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 12 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. 5 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (13 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Soldon Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 20.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Soldon Cross are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 12 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Soldon Cross to Torrington Dental Practice is roughly 25 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 310 to 620 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £140 to £280 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 310 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Soldon Cross
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Orthodontist in Soldon Cross: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Soldon Cross, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Devon and the surrounding area.
Local orthodontic signals in Soldon Cross
There is no orthodontist on our records in Soldon Cross itself. The nearest recorded are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 12 miles away; Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 13 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 19 miles away.
Soldon Cross in numbers
Dexbeer is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south-west of Soldon Cross.
Area profile for Soldon Cross
Soldon Cross is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Soldon Cross sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.4% of residents under 16, Soldon Cross skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,808 residents in Soldon Cross's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Soldon Cross; the nearest is about 12 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Soldon Cross attend schools such as Holsworthy Community College (4.3 miles). Soldon Cross's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Soldon Cross is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Bradworthy, Dexbeer, Alfardisworthy, Dinworthy, Sutcombe, and Pancrasweek if you are weighing up more than one location.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Soldon Cross
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Soldon Cross helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Soldon Cross
Practices serving Soldon Cross differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Soldon Cross's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Soldon Cross falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Soldon Cross has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.4% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,808 residents in Soldon Cross's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Soldon Cross; the nearest is about 12 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Soldon Cross are served by secondary schools including Holsworthy Community College (4.3 miles). Soldon Cross falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Soldon Cross is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Soldon Cross
The orthodontic landscape in Soldon Cross offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Soldon Cross
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 Soldon Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Soldon Cross
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Soldon Cross, Devon with surrounding locations. Other local pages worth browsing include Bradworthy, Dexbeer, Alfardisworthy, Dinworthy, Sutcombe, and Pancrasweek.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Soldon Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Soldon Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Soldon Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Soldon Cross is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 12.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Queen Annes Dental Practice (12.9 miles) and The Quay Dental Practice (13.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Soldon Cross?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Soldon Cross, 0 practices within 10 miles and 5 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 12.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Soldon Cross?
The nearest practice to Soldon Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 12.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Queen Annes Dental Practice (12.9 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (18.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Soldon Cross, 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 Soldon Cross, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.