Orthodontic practices near South Knighton
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of South Knighton, 15 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening in Newton Abbot, 3.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 3.4 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
| Devon Square SurgeryNewton Abbot | 3.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (52 reviews) |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 3.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (797 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 3.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 3.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 6.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (534 reviews) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINICTorquay | 6.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Torbay HospitalTorquay | 6.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.9 (386 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to South Knighton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newton Abbot, 3.4 miles east; the next are Ashburton (3.5 miles south-west) and Cockington (6.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 3.4 miles east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 3.5 miles south-west |
| Cockington | 1 | 6.6 miles south-east |
| Torquay | 4 | 6.6 miles south-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 7.1 miles south |
| Paignton | 2 | 8.3 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of South Knighton
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), 8.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 8.7 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 3.4 miles east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 6.6 miles south-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 3.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
South Knighton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Teignbridge |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,636 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 48 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 228th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.4 miles away, closer than 53% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 21 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Coombeshead Academy — 2.6 miles Newton Abbot College — 2.9 miles South Dartmoor Community College — 3.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,978 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening, Newton Abbot — 3 miles Devon Dental Centre of Excellence, Ashburton — 4 miles Ocean Orthodontic Clinic, Cockington — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 34 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 South Knighton
South Knighton is 3.4 miles from Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening in Newton Abbot, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Expert Smile (8.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around South Knighton list clear aligners, the nearest 3.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around South Knighton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devon Square Surgery in Newton Abbot, 3.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 21 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In South Knighton
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Useful local orthodontic context for South Knighton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in South Knighton. The closest on record are Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening in Newton Abbot, about 3 miles away; Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 4 miles away; and Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington, about 7 miles away.
What official data says about South Knighton
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, South Knighton sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,636 residents in the neighbourhood around South Knighton, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. South Knighton has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near South Knighton attend schools such as Coombeshead Academy (2.6 miles) and Newton Abbot College (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, South Knighton is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to South Knighton is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 21 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About South Knighton
Bickington is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km west of South Knighton.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in South Knighton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, South Knighton has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in South Knighton
Every mainstream option is available to patients in South Knighton — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in South Knighton
Starting orthodontic treatment in South Knighton can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in South Knighton
Orthodontic practices in and around South Knighton vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. South Knighton — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. South Knighton's under-16 share sits at 15.5%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,636 residents in South Knighton's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), South Knighton has more choice than 60% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in South Knighton are served by secondary schools including Coombeshead Academy (2.6 miles) and Newton Abbot College (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. South Knighton sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to South Knighton is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 21 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around South Knighton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around South Knighton
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Frequently Asked Questions in South Knighton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in South Knighton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to South Knighton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to South Knighton is Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening in Newton Abbot, about 3.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Devon Square Surgery (3.4 miles) and Newton Abbot Dental (3.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near South Knighton?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of South Knighton, 15 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near South Knighton?
The nearest practice to South Knighton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devon Square Surgery in Newton Abbot, about 3.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (3.5 miles) and Ocean Orthodontic Clinic (6.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in South Knighton, Devon?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in South Knighton, Devon?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.