Orthodontic practices near South Huish
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of South Huish; 27 practices within 20. The closest is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 12.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 12.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| AirlocumDartmouth | 13.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (92 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 13.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 14.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Plymouth City Centre Dental PracticePlymouth | 15.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (181 reviews) |
| Clark House DentalPlymouth | 15.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (45 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 15.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 15.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to South Huish with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dartmouth, 12.4 miles north-east; the next are Totnes (13.8 miles north-east) and Plymouth (15.2 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 2 | 12.4 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 13.8 miles north-east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 15.2 miles north-west |
| Torquay | 4 | 17.0 miles north-east |
| Paignton | 2 | 17.2 miles north-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 18.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of South Huish
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), 17.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 17.0 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 19.2 miles north-east |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 18.0 miles north-east |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 15.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
South Huish 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,933 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 19.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% 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 | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 814th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsbridge Academy — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,199 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic, Dartmouth — 12 miles Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic, Totnes — 14 miles Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, Plymouth — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 27 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 10 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 South Huish
The nearest practice to South Huish is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 12.4 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. 27 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clark House Dental (15.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (15.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around South Huish list clear aligners, the nearest 13.8 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 South Huish are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 12.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 16 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from South Huish to Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 30 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 320 to 640 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £145 to £290 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 320 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In South Huish
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Orthodontist in South Huish: People exploring braces and clear aligners in South Huish often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is relevant to searches focused on both South Huish and the wider Devon area.
South Huish in context
South Huish — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. South Huish's under-16 share, 12.6%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,933 residents in the neighbourhood around South Huish, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in South Huish usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register 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 South Huish are served by secondary schools including Kingsbridge Academy (2.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. South Huish's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to South Huish is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 16 miles away.
Local orthodontic signals in South Huish
We hold no orthodontic practice records in South Huish itself. The nearest we do hold are Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 12 miles away; Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 14 miles away; and Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, about 15 miles away.
More local pages to browse
You can also compare treatment pages for South Milton, Hope Cove, Outer Hope, Thurlestone, Inner Hope, and Bolberry Down if you are weighing up more than one location.
South Huish at a glance
South Milton is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-east of South Huish.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for South Huish
Starting orthodontic treatment in South Huish can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in South Huish
There's no orthodontist on record in South Huish itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 10 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. South Huish's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, South Huish falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. South Huish's under-16 share, 12.6%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,933 residents in South Huish's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in South Huish usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in South Huish are served by secondary schools including Kingsbridge Academy (2.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. South Huish sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to South Huish is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 16 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in South Huish
The orthodontic landscape in South Huish 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in South Huish
Every mainstream option is available to patients in South Huish — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around South Huish. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around South Huish
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place South Huish, Devon within a broader nearby area. For a broader comparison, pages for South Milton, Hope Cove, Outer Hope, Thurlestone, Inner Hope, and Bolberry Down follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in South Huish
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in South Huish often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to South Huish?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to South Huish is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 12.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Airlocum (13.1 miles) and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (13.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near South Huish?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of South Huish, 0 practices within 10 miles and 27 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dartmouth, 12.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near South Huish?
The nearest practice to South Huish that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 12.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (13.8 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (14.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in South Huish, 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 South Huish, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.