Orthodontic practices near St. Thomas
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of St. Thomas, 16 practices within 10 and 30 practices within 20. The closest is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 0.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 0.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 0.5 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 0.5 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 0.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 0.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 0.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 1.2 miles east | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 1.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to St. Thomas with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 0.5 miles north; the next are Topsham (4.0 miles south-east) and Exmouth (8.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 0.5 miles north |
| Topsham | 2 | 4.0 miles south-east |
| Exmouth | 2 | 8.8 miles south-east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 10.1 miles south |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 11.2 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 13.4 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. Thomas
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), 19.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 19.7 miles south |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 13.4 miles south |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 16.8 miles south |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 13.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
St. Thomas 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,958 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 | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 42.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 36.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,650 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.6% 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 | 25th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% 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 — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | West Exe School — 0.9 miles Thomas Hall School — 1.5 miles Isca Academy — 1.6 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 | Exeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter — under a mile Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 4 miles Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd, Exmouth — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 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. Thomas
St. Thomas has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Exeter Orthodontic Practice is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 30.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (2.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around St. Thomas list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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. Thomas are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 33 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In St. Thomas
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Orthodontist in St. Thomas: Searching for orthodontic treatment in St. Thomas? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The same guidance applies whether you are based in St. Thomas itself or elsewhere in Devon.
St. Thomas in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Exeter, under 1 km to the east.
What we know about practices near St. Thomas
There is no orthodontist on our records in St. Thomas itself. The nearest we do hold are Exeter Orthodontic Practice, under a mile away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 4 miles away; and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 9 miles away.
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The local picture in St. Thomas
St. Thomas is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 15.3% of St. Thomas's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around St. Thomas, 5.4% of the 1,958 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. Thomas 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). The closest secondary schools to St. Thomas are West Exe School (0.9 miles) and Thomas Hall School (1.5 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. St. Thomas sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, St. Thomas is about 33 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
The Orthodontic Journey in St. Thomas
Starting orthodontic treatment in St. Thomas can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in St. Thomas
Provision in St. Thomas varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. ONS classifies St. Thomas as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in St. Thomas. Census figures show 15.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around St. Thomas, 5.4% of the 1,958 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. St. Thomas 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. Families in St. Thomas are served by secondary schools including West Exe School (0.9 miles) and Thomas Hall School (1.5 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. St. Thomas sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to St. Thomas is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in St. Thomas Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in St. Thomas can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in St. Thomas — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around St. Thomas. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, St. Thomas sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. St. Thomas's under-16 share sits at 15.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,958 residents in the neighbourhood around St. Thomas, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. St. Thomas 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. Families in St. Thomas are served by secondary schools including West Exe School (0.9 miles) and Thomas Hall School (1.5 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, St. Thomas is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, St. Thomas is about 33 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. No orthodontic practice is recorded in St. Thomas. The nearest we do hold are Exeter Orthodontic Practice, under a mile away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 4 miles away; and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 9 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around St. Thomas. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around St. Thomas
These local links are here for anyone comparing St. Thomas, Devon against nearby alternatives. Related nearby location pages such as Exeter, The Quay, Exwick, Foxhayes, Marsh Barton, and Redhills can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in St. Thomas
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in St. Thomas often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St. Thomas?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St. Thomas is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 0.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Life Dental & Wellbeing (0.5 miles) and Contemporary Dental (0.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St. Thomas?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of St. Thomas, 16 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near St. Thomas?
The nearest practice to St. Thomas that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 0.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (2.4 miles) and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (8.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in St. Thomas, 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. Thomas, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.