Orthodontic practices near St. Stephens Place
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of St. Stephens Place, 14 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Orthodontics, 3.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 3.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 3.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 3.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 3.7 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 3.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 3.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 3.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 4.0 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to St. Stephens Place with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 3.3 miles west; the next are Saltash (6.0 miles west) and Ashburton (15.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 3.3 miles west |
| Saltash | 1 | 6.0 miles west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 15.6 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 16.3 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 20.1 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 21.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of St. Stephens Place
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), 3.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 3.7 miles west |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 6.0 miles west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 5.2 miles west |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 15.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
St. Stephens Place 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 9.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,644 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,197 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 28.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Plymouth | 55th closest to an orthodontic practice of 57 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.3 miles away, closer than 54% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.5% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Plymouth |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Plympton Academy — 0.1 miles Hele's School — 0.7 miles Plymstock School — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 7,129 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 | Plymouth Orthodontics, Plymouth — 3 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 6 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 16 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 18 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | PL7 |
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. Stephens Place
St. Stephens Place is 3.3 miles from Plymouth Orthodontics, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. 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: Clark House Dental (4.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (3.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around St. Stephens Place list clear aligners, the nearest 3.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around St. Stephens Place are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Plymouth Orthodontics, 3.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In St. Stephens Place
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Orthodontist in St. Stephens Place: Before booking anything in St. Stephens Place, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Plymouth.
What local practice data suggests in St. Stephens Place
There is no orthodontist on our records in St. Stephens Place itself. The nearest recorded are Plymouth Orthodontics, about 3 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 6 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 16 miles away.
The local picture in St. Stephens Place
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, St. Stephens Place sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. St. Stephens Place has a smaller share of children than most areas — 9.7% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around St. Stephens Place, 4.5% of the 1,644 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Plymouth, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, St. Stephens Place is better served than 77% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in St. Stephens Place are served by secondary schools including Plympton Academy (0.1 miles) and Hele's School (0.7 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. St. Stephens Place's Local Authority area covers 103 schools and 39,211 pupils, according to DfE figures. St. Stephens Place'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. Stephens Place is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 3 miles away.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Colebrook, Plympton, Plympton St Maurice, Chaddlewood, Sherford, and Langage.
A quick look at St. Stephens Place
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Colebrook, the closest linked location.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in St. Stephens Place
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, St. Stephens Place 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.
Treatment Options in St. Stephens Place — Local Context
What's available in St. Stephens Place depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, St. Stephens Place sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. St. Stephens Place's under-16 share, 9.7%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.5% of the 1,644 residents in St. Stephens Place's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Plymouth. St. Stephens Place has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 77% 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 St. Stephens Place are Plympton Academy (0.1 miles) and Hele's School (0.7 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 103 schools and 39,211 pupils in St. Stephens Place's Local Authority area, per DfE data. St. Stephens Place sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, St. Stephens Place is about 3 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. We hold no orthodontic practice records in St. Stephens Place itself. The closest on record are Plymouth Orthodontics, about 3 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 6 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 16 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for St. Stephens Place
Orthodontic treatment in St. Stephens Place is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in St. Stephens Place
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in St. Stephens Place
Treatment in St. Stephens Place runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around St. Stephens Place. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around St. Stephens Place
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place St. Stephens Place, Plymouth within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Colebrook, Plympton, Plympton St Maurice, Chaddlewood, Sherford, and Langage.
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Frequently Asked Questions in St. Stephens Place
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in St. Stephens Place often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St. Stephens Place?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St. Stephens Place is Plymouth Orthodontics, about 3.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (3.4 miles) and Hartley Dental Plymouth (3.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St. Stephens Place?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of St. Stephens Place, 14 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near St. Stephens Place?
The nearest practice to St. Stephens Place that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Orthodontics, about 3.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (3.4 miles) and Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth (3.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in St. Stephens Place, Plymouth?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in St. Stephens Place, Plymouth?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.