Orthodontic practices near St. Loyes
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of St. Loyes, 18 practices within 10 and 30 practices within 20. The closest is Centre for Womens Health in Exeter, 0.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre for Womens HealthExeter | 0.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (33 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 0.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 0.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 0.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 1.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 1.3 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 1.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
| Dental 397Exeter | 1.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (166 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to St. Loyes with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 0.4 miles south-west; the next are Topsham (2.9 miles south-east) and Exmouth (7.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 0.4 miles south-west |
| Topsham | 2 | 2.9 miles south-east |
| Exmouth | 2 | 7.9 miles south-east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 9.7 miles south |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 9.8 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 13.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of St. Loyes
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), 19.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 19.9 miles south |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 13.9 miles south |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 17.1 miles south |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 13.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
St. Loyes at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Exeter |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,407 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 32.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 28.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,500 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 15th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Peter's Church of England Aided School — 0.8 miles Isca Academy — 0.9 miles St James School — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 5,971 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Centre for Womens Health, Exeter — under a mile Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 3 miles Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd, Exmouth — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 30 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. Loyes
The nearest practice to St. Loyes is Centre for Womens Health in Exeter, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 30.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (under a mile) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around St. Loyes list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around St. Loyes are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In St. Loyes
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Practice data for St. Loyes
There is no orthodontist on our records in St. Loyes itself. The nearest recorded are Centre for Womens Health in Exeter, under a mile away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 3 miles away; and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 8 miles away.
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Local snapshot of St. Loyes
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The local picture in St. Loyes
By ONS classification, St. Loyes falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in St. Loyes falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.1% of St. Loyes's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 1,407 residents in St. Loyes's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, St. Loyes is better served than 83% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in St. Loyes are served by secondary schools including St Peter's Church of England Aided School (0.8 miles) and Isca Academy (0.9 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, St. Loyes sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to St. Loyes is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Orthodontic Journey in St. Loyes
Orthodontic treatment in St. Loyes is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in St. Loyes
What's available in St. Loyes depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. St. Loyes — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. St. Loyes's under-16 share sits at 15.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around St. Loyes, 5.4% of the 1,407 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, St. Loyes is better served than 83% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near St. Loyes attend schools such as St Peter's Church of England Aided School (0.8 miles) and Isca Academy (0.9 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, St. Loyes sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, St. Loyes is about 34 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in St. Loyes
The orthodontic landscape in St. Loyes offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in St. Loyes
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. Loyes. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around St. Loyes
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Frequently Asked Questions in St. Loyes
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in St. Loyes often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St. Loyes?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St. Loyes is Centre for Womens Health in Exeter, about 0.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Exeter NHS Dental Access Centre (0.7 miles) and Barnstaple Health Centre (0.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St. Loyes?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of St. Loyes, 18 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near St. Loyes?
The nearest practice to St. Loyes that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 0.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Exeter Orthodontic Practice (1.6 miles) and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (7.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in St. Loyes, 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 St. Loyes, Devon?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.