Orthodontic practices near Sticklepath
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Sticklepath; 18 practices within 20. The closest is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, 16.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 16.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 16.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 17.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 17.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 17.3 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 17.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 17.6 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 17.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Sticklepath with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashburton, 16.7 miles south-east; the next are Exeter (17.2 miles east) and Great Torrington (18.0 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | 2 | 16.7 miles south-east |
| Exeter | 12 | 17.2 miles east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 18.0 miles north-west |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 19.8 miles south-east |
| South Molton | 1 | 20.1 miles north |
| Topsham | 2 | 20.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Sticklepath
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 19.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 19.9 miles south-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 19.9 miles south-east |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 17.6 miles east |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 19.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Sticklepath at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Devon |
| 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 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,680 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 942nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Okehampton College — 3.1 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 17 miles Exeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter — 17 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 18 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 Sticklepath
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Sticklepath; the nearest is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, 16.7 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 18 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (19.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Sticklepath list clear aligners, the nearest 16.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Sticklepath are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 16.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 23 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Sticklepath to Moor Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 35 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 430 to 870 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £195 to £390 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 260 to 430 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Sticklepath
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Orthodontist in Sticklepath: Before booking anything in Sticklepath, 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 Devon.
Practice signals around Sticklepath
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Sticklepath. The closest on record are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 17 miles away; Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 17 miles away; and Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 18 miles away.
Area profile for Sticklepath
Sticklepath is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 15.4% of Sticklepath's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,680 residents in the neighbourhood around Sticklepath, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Sticklepath; the nearest is about 17 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Sticklepath attend schools such as Okehampton College (3.1 miles). National deprivation data puts Sticklepath close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Sticklepath is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 23 miles away.
More local pages to browse
You can also compare treatment pages for South Tawton, South Zeal, Ramsley, Shelly, Belstone, and Taw Green if you are weighing up more than one location.
Where Sticklepath sits locally
Just around 1 km east, South Tawton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The Orthodontic Journey in Sticklepath
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Sticklepath 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Sticklepath
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Sticklepath — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Sticklepath's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.4% of Sticklepath's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,680 residents in Sticklepath's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Sticklepath has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 17 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Sticklepath are Okehampton College (3.1 miles). National deprivation data puts Sticklepath close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Sticklepath is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Sticklepath
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Sticklepath can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Sticklepath — Local Context
Provision in Sticklepath varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Sticklepath's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Sticklepath, 6.5% of the 1,680 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Sticklepath usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 17 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Sticklepath are Okehampton College (3.1 miles). National deprivation data puts Sticklepath close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Sticklepath is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 23 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Sticklepath itself. The closest on record are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 17 miles away; Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 17 miles away; and Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 18 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 Sticklepath. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sticklepath
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Sticklepath, Devon alone. This page links onward to South Tawton, South Zeal, Ramsley, Shelly, Belstone, and Taw Green for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Sticklepath
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sticklepath often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sticklepath?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sticklepath is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 16.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (16.7 miles) and Exeter Orthodontic Practice (17.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sticklepath?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Sticklepath, 0 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ashburton, 16.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sticklepath?
The nearest practice to Sticklepath that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 16.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Exeter Orthodontic Practice (17.2 miles) and Torrington Dental Practice (18.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sticklepath, Devon?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Sticklepath, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.