Orthodontic practices near Southerton
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Southerton, 17 practices within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 5.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 5.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Devon Teeth straightening ClinicTopsham | 7.1 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| The Whyte House Dental GroupTopsham | 7.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (409 reviews) |
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 7.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 7.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (825 reviews) |
| Victoria Road Dental Practice LtdExmouth | 7.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (809 reviews) |
| Dental 397Exeter | 8.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (166 reviews) |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 8.2 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Southerton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Budleigh Salterton, 5.0 miles south; the next are Topsham (7.1 miles west) and Exeter (7.7 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 5.0 miles south |
| Topsham | 2 | 7.1 miles west |
| Exeter | 12 | 7.7 miles west |
| Exmouth | 2 | 7.7 miles south-west |
| Dawlish | 1 | 11.2 miles south-west |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 17.9 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Southerton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 17.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 17.9 miles south-west |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 19.7 miles south-west |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 18.0 miles south-west |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 9.6 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Southerton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East Devon |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,304 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 170 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Devon | 341st closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | The King's School — 2.9 miles Sidmouth College — 3.5 miles Cranbrook Education Campus — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,097 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ashbury Dental Care, Budleigh Salterton — 5 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 7 miles Inspired Dental Care, Exeter — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 26 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 Southerton
From Southerton the nearest practice is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 5 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 17 practices, and within 20 there are 26.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (7.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Southerton list clear aligners, the nearest 5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Southerton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, 7.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Southerton to Ashbury Dental Care is roughly 10 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Southerton
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Orthodontist in Southerton: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Southerton? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Devon, not just Southerton.
More local pages to browse
You can continue browsing related location pages including Burrow, Venn Ottery, Newton Poppleford, Harpford, Metcombe, and Tipton Saint John if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
What official data says about Southerton
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Southerton sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.9% of Southerton's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Southerton, 5.8% of the 2,304 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Southerton are The King's School (2.9 miles) and Sidmouth College (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Southerton falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Southerton in numbers
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Venn Ottery, the closest linked location.
Practice data for Southerton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Southerton itself. The nearest recorded are Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 5 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 7 miles away; and Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 8 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Southerton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Southerton helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Southerton follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Southerton Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Southerton has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Southerton
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Southerton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Southerton
This part of the page places Southerton, Devon in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can also browse nearby location pages including Burrow, Venn Ottery, Newton Poppleford, Harpford, Metcombe, and Tipton Saint John.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Southerton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Southerton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Southerton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Southerton is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 5.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Devon Teeth straightening Clinic (7.1 miles) and The Whyte House Dental Group (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Southerton?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Southerton, 17 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Southerton?
The nearest practice to Southerton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 7.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (7.8 miles) and Exeter Orthodontic Practice (9.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Southerton, Devon?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Southerton, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.