Orthodontic practices near St Giles in the Wood
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of St Giles in the Wood, 10 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 2.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 2.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 6.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 7.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 7.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 8.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 8.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 8.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 8.7 miles north | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to St Giles in the Wood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 2.4 miles west; the next are Bideford (6.9 miles north-west) and Barnstaple (7.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 2.4 miles west |
| Bideford | 2 | 6.9 miles north-west |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 7.9 miles north |
| South Molton | 1 | 11.9 miles east |
| Exeter | 8 | 28.6 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 St Giles in the Wood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Next Wave Dental in Barnstaple (5.0 from 66 reviews), 8.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 8.6 miles north |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 2.4 miles west |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 11.9 miles east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 8.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
St Giles in the Wood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torridge |
| 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 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,882 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 37 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Devon | 138th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.4 miles away, closer than 63% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Great Torrington School — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 863 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 2 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 7 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 11 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 St Giles in the Wood
The nearest practice to St Giles in the Wood is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 2.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (6.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 4 of the practices around St Giles in the Wood list clear aligners, the nearest 8.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around St Giles in the Wood are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 2.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 37 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In St Giles in the Wood
Devon12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in St Giles in the Wood
If you are looking for an orthodontist in St Giles in the Wood, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The same guidance applies whether you are based in St Giles in the Wood itself or elsewhere in Devon.
The local picture in St Giles in the Wood
St Giles in the Wood is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.2% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,882 residents in the neighbourhood around St Giles in the Wood, 4.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in St Giles in the Wood are served by secondary schools including Great Torrington School (1.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts St Giles in the Wood close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to St Giles in the Wood is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 37 miles away.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as High Bullen, Kingscott, Beaford, Great Torrington, Guscott, and Huntshaw may also help.
What we know about practices near St Giles in the Wood
There is no orthodontist on our records in St Giles in the Wood itself. The nearest recorded are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 2 miles away; The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 7 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 8 miles away.
A quick look at St Giles in the Wood
Just around 1 km north, High Bullen is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The Orthodontic Journey in St Giles in the Wood
Many people in St Giles in the Wood delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in St Giles in the Wood
Practices serving St Giles in the Wood differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. ONS classifies St Giles in the Wood as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. St Giles in the Wood sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. St Giles in the Wood's under-16 share sits at 14.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around St Giles in the Wood, 4.9% of the 1,882 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in St Giles in the Wood are served by secondary schools including Great Torrington School (1.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. St Giles in the Wood'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 St Giles in the Wood is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 37 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in St Giles in the Wood
Patients in St Giles in the Wood have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in St Giles in the Wood
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around St Giles in the Wood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around St Giles in the Wood
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place St Giles in the Wood, Devon within a broader nearby area. You can keep exploring with related pages for High Bullen, Kingscott, Beaford, Great Torrington, Guscott, and Huntshaw.
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Frequently Asked Questions in St Giles in the Wood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in St Giles in the Wood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St Giles in the Wood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St Giles in the Wood is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 2.4 miles to the west. The next closest are The Quay Dental Practice (6.9 miles) and Queen Annes Dental Practice (7.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St Giles in the Wood?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of St Giles in the Wood, 10 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near St Giles in the Wood?
The nearest practice to St Giles in the Wood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 2.4 miles to the west. Others nearby include Queen Annes Dental Practice (7.0 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (7.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in St Giles in the Wood, Devon?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in St Giles in the Wood, Devon?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.