Orthodontic practices near St Ann's Chapel
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of St Ann's Chapel; 30 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Orthodontics, 12.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 12.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Plymouth City Centre Dental PracticePlymouth | 12.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (181 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 12.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 12.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 12.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 12.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Clark House DentalPlymouth | 12.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (45 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 12.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 St Ann's Chapel with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 12.1 miles north-west; the next are Totnes (12.2 miles north-east) and Dartmouth (12.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 12.1 miles north-west |
| Totnes | 2 | 12.2 miles north-east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 12.8 miles east |
| Saltash | 1 | 15.0 miles north-west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 15.2 miles north |
| Torquay | 4 | 16.2 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of St Ann's Chapel
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 |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 19.5 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 18.0 miles north-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 19.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
St Ann's Chapel 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 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,081 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.2% aged 16 to 24 and 21.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 49 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 798th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsbridge Academy — 4.7 miles Ivybridge Community College — 6.0 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Plymouth Orthodontics, Plymouth — 12 miles Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic, Totnes — 12 miles Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic, Dartmouth — 13 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, 30 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 6 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 St Ann's Chapel
From St Ann's Chapel the nearest practice is Plymouth Orthodontics, 12.1 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. 30 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clark House Dental (12.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (12.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around St Ann's Chapel list clear aligners, the nearest 12.1 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 St Ann's Chapel are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Plymouth Orthodontics, 12.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 12 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from St Ann's Chapel to Plymouth Orthodontics 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 310 to 630 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £140 to £285 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 310 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In St Ann's Chapel
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Orthodontist in St Ann's Chapel: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in St Ann's Chapel. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Devon.
Useful local orthodontic context for St Ann's Chapel
There is no orthodontist on our records in St Ann's Chapel itself. The nearest recorded are Plymouth Orthodontics, about 12 miles away; Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 12 miles away; and Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 13 miles away.
About St Ann's Chapel
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Continue your local research
Related pages for Ringmore, Challaborough, Bantham, Bigbury on Sea, Aveton Gifford, and Modbury are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
St Ann's Chapel in context
Officially, St Ann's Chapel is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, St Ann's Chapel falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.1% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,081 residents in the neighbourhood around St Ann's Chapel, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. People in St Ann's Chapel 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. The closest secondary schools to St Ann's Chapel are Kingsbridge Academy (4.7 miles) and Ivybridge Community College (6.0 miles). National deprivation data puts St Ann's Chapel close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to St Ann's Chapel is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 12 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in St Ann's Chapel
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, St Ann's Chapel has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in St Ann's Chapel offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in St Ann's Chapel
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in St Ann's Chapel helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in St Ann's Chapel
Every case in St Ann's Chapel follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around St Ann's Chapel. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around St Ann's Chapel
This section helps connect St Ann's Chapel, Devon to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. This page links onward to Ringmore, Challaborough, Bantham, Bigbury on Sea, Aveton Gifford, and Modbury for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in St Ann's Chapel
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in St Ann's Chapel often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St Ann's Chapel?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St Ann's Chapel is Plymouth Orthodontics, about 12.1 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice (12.1 miles) and Dental & Implant Centre (12.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St Ann's Chapel?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of St Ann's Chapel, 0 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 12.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near St Ann's Chapel?
The nearest practice to St Ann's Chapel that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Orthodontics, about 12.1 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (12.2 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (12.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in St Ann's Chapel, 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 St Ann's Chapel, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.