Orthodontic practices near South Brent
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of South Brent; 4 practices within 10 and 31 practices within 20. The closest is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 6.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 6.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 6.7 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 6.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 6.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 11.4 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 11.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 11.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINICTorquay | 11.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to South Brent with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Totnes, 6.3 miles east; the next are Ashburton (6.7 miles north-east) and Torquay (11.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Totnes | 2 | 6.3 miles east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 6.7 miles north-east |
| Torquay | 4 | 11.4 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 11.6 miles south-east |
| Paignton | 2 | 11.6 miles east |
| Cockington | 1 | 12.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of South Brent
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is South Devon Dental in Torquay (5.0 from 820 reviews), 11.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 11.4 miles east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 12.1 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 12.0 miles east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 12.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
South Brent at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Hams |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 2,559 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,142 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 21.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 99 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 436th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ivybridge Community College — 4.5 miles King Edward VI Community College — 5.9 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes — 6 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 7 miles South Devon Dental, Torquay — 11 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 31 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 5 miles |
| Postcode districts | TQ10 |
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 South Brent
From South Brent the nearest practice is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 6.3 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 31.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Expert Smile (12.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around South Brent list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around South Brent are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 6.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 12 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from South Brent to Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses 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 160 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In South Brent
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Orthodontist in South Brent: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in South Brent. It is a useful starting point whether you search from South Brent or another part of Devon. South Brent — a small village with a population of around 2,559 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for South Brent
South Brent — larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. South Brent has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.3% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around South Brent, 6.6% of the 1,142 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 South Brent usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in South Brent are served by secondary schools including Ivybridge Community College (4.5 miles) and King Edward VI Community College (5.9 miles). By national deprivation ranking, South Brent sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, South Brent is about 12 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Local context for South Brent
Around 2,559 people live in South Brent, which is a small village within Devon. The nearest other location we cover is Aish, under 1 km to the west.
Practice data for South Brent
There is no orthodontist on our records in South Brent itself. The nearest we do hold are Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 6 miles away; Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 7 miles away; and South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 11 miles away.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for Aish, Didworthy, Avonwick, Harbourneford, Cheston, and Wrangaton if you are weighing up more than one location.
The Orthodontic Journey in South Brent
Many people in South Brent delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in South Brent follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in South Brent
The orthodontic landscape in South Brent offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in South Brent — Local Context
South Brent has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 5 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Officially, South Brent is categorised as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. South Brent sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 12.3% of residents under 16, South Brent skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around South Brent, 6.6% of the 1,142 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 South Brent usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in South Brent are served by secondary schools including Ivybridge Community College (4.5 miles) and King Edward VI Community College (5.9 miles). National deprivation data ranks South Brent among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, South Brent is about 12 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. There is no orthodontist on our records in South Brent itself. The nearest recorded are Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 6 miles away; Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 7 miles away; and South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 11 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around South Brent. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around South Brent
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to South Brent, Devon alone. Other local pages worth browsing include Aish, Didworthy, Avonwick, Harbourneford, Cheston, and Wrangaton.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in South Brent
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in South Brent often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to South Brent?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to South Brent is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 6.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic (6.7 miles) and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near South Brent?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of South Brent, 4 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Totnes, 6.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near South Brent?
The nearest practice to South Brent that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 6.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (6.7 miles) and Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (6.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in South Brent, 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 South Brent, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.