Orthodontic practices near Start
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Start; 3 practices within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 5.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 5.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| AirlocumDartmouth | 5.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (92 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 9.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 10.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 11.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 11.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 12.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| Parkhill DentalTorquay | 13.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (306 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Start with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dartmouth, 5.3 miles north-east; the next are Totnes (9.7 miles north) and Torquay (11.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 2 | 5.3 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 9.7 miles north |
| Torquay | 4 | 11.0 miles north-east |
| Paignton | 2 | 11.2 miles north-east |
| Cockington | 1 | 13.7 miles north |
| Ashburton | 2 | 16.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Start
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), 11.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 11.0 miles north-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 16.9 miles north |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 13.7 miles north |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 16.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Start 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 | 11.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,089 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.6% aged 16 to 24 and 17.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 64 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 373rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 21 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsbridge Academy — 5.0 miles Dartmouth Academy — 5.1 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic, Dartmouth — 5 miles Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic, Totnes — 10 miles South Devon Dental, Torquay — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 16 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 Start
From Start the nearest practice is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 5.3 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. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 16.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Expert Smile (12 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Start list clear aligners, the nearest 9.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Start are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 5.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 21 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Start to Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Start
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Start, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Devon and the surrounding area.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Slapton, Stokenham, Torcross, Burlestone, Beeson, and Beesands may also help.
The local picture in Start
ONS classifies Start as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Start. Start's under-16 share, 11.7%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 2,089 residents in the neighbourhood around Start, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Start; the nearest is about 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Start are served by secondary schools including Kingsbridge Academy (5.0 miles) and Dartmouth Academy (5.1 miles). Start'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 Start is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 21 miles away.
Start in numbers
Slapton is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Start.
What local practice data suggests in Start
There is no orthodontist on our records in Start itself. The nearest we do hold are Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 5 miles away; Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 10 miles away; and South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Start
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Start can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Start 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 Start
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Start helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Start
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Start
What's available in Start depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Start — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Start has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.7% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 2,089 residents in Start's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Start usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Start are served by secondary schools including Kingsbridge Academy (5.0 miles) and Dartmouth Academy (5.1 miles). Start's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Start is about 21 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Start. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Start
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Start, Devon. If you're still deciding, related pages for Slapton, Stokenham, Torcross, Burlestone, Beeson, and Beesands may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Start
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Start often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Start?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Start is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 5.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Airlocum (5.8 miles) and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (9.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Start?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Start, 3 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dartmouth, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Start?
The nearest practice to Start that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 5.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (9.7 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (10.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Start, Devon?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Start, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.