Orthodontic practices near Southway
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Southway, 14 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Meavy Way Dental Practice in Plymouth, 1.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 1.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 1.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 2.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 2.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 2.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 3.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Southway with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 1.4 miles south; the next are Saltash (2.9 miles south-west) and Ashburton (17.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 1.4 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 2.9 miles south-west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 17.5 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 19.5 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 24.1 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 24.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Southway
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth (5.0 from 106 reviews), 3.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 3.5 miles south |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 2.9 miles south-west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 3.3 miles south-west |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 17.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Southway at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Plymouth |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,724 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 28% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 26.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,231 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 27% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Plymouth | 42nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 57 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Plymouth |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 1 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Notre Dame RC School — 0.6 miles Sir John Hunt Community Sports College — 1.1 miles St Boniface's RC College — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 5,909 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 103 schools, 39,211 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Meavy Way Dental Practice, Plymouth — 1 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 3 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 18 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 18 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 Southway
The nearest practice to Southway is Meavy Way Dental Practice in Plymouth, 1.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 18.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (2.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (2.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Southway list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 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 Southway are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Meavy Way Dental Practice in Plymouth, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 1 mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Southway
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Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Crownhill, Derriford, Woolwell, Belliver, Glenholt, and Whitleigh if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Where Southway sits locally
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Crownhill, the closest linked location.
Practice data for Southway
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Southway. The closest on record are Meavy Way Dental Practice in Plymouth, about a mile away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 3 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 18 miles away.
What official data says about Southway
Southway's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Southway. Census data puts 17.6% of Southway's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 1,724 residents in Southway's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Plymouth. Southway has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Southway are Notre Dame RC School (0.6 miles) and Sir John Hunt Community Sports College (1.1 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 103 schools and 39,211 pupils in Southway's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Southway's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Southway is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 1 mile away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Southway
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Southway helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Southway
Treatment in Southway runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Southway
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Southway
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Southway. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Southway
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Frequently Asked Questions in Southway
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Southway often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Southway?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Southway is Meavy Way Dental Practice in Plymouth, about 1.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (1.4 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Southway?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Southway, 14 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Southway?
The nearest practice to Southway that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Meavy Way Dental Practice in Plymouth, about 1.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (1.4 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (1.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Southway, Plymouth?
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 Southway, Plymouth?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.