Orthodontic practices near South Milton
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of South Milton; 27 practices within 20. The closest is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 11.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 11.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| AirlocumDartmouth | 12.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (92 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 13.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 13.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Plymouth City Centre Dental PracticePlymouth | 15.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (181 reviews) |
| Clark House DentalPlymouth | 15.4 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 Milton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dartmouth, 11.7 miles north-east; the next are Totnes (13.0 miles north-east) and Plymouth (15.2 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 2 | 11.7 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 13.0 miles north-east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 15.2 miles north-west |
| Torquay | 4 | 16.2 miles north-east |
| Paignton | 2 | 16.4 miles north-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 17.3 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 Milton
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), 16.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 16.2 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 18.4 miles north-east |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 17.2 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 Milton 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 | 779th 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 — 2.2 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 — 13 miles Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, Plymouth — 15 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, 27 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 9 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 Milton
The nearest practice to South Milton is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 11.7 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.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clark House Dental (15.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (15.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around South Milton list clear aligners, the nearest 13 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 Milton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 11.7 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 Milton to Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic 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 300 to 610 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £275 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 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 Milton
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Pages for South Huish, Thurlestone, Churchstow, Hope Cove, Malborough, and Outer Hope follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
What local practice data suggests in South Milton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in South Milton. The nearest we do hold are Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 12 miles away; Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 13 miles away; and Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, about 15 miles away.
South Milton in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, South Milton sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. South Milton'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 Milton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of South Milton; the nearest is about 12 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near South Milton attend schools such as Kingsbridge Academy (2.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. South Milton'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 Milton is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 16 miles away.
A quick look at South Milton
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The Orthodontic Journey in South Milton
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in South Milton
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All Orthodontic Options in South Milton Explained
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in South Milton
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around South Milton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around South Milton
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Frequently Asked Questions in South Milton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in South Milton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to South Milton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to South Milton is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 11.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Airlocum (12.4 miles) and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (13.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near South Milton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of South Milton, 0 practices within 10 miles and 27 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dartmouth, 11.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near South Milton?
The nearest practice to South Milton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 11.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (13.0 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (13.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in South Milton, Devon?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in South Milton, Devon?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.