Orthodontic practices near Stoke Fleming
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Stoke Fleming, 8 practices within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 1.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 1.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| AirlocumDartmouth | 1.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (92 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 7.4 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 7.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 7.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 8.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 8.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| Parkhill DentalTorquay | 9.7 miles north | – | – | – | 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 Stoke Fleming with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dartmouth, 1.4 miles north; the next are Torquay (7.4 miles north) and Paignton (7.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 2 | 1.4 miles north |
| Torquay | 4 | 7.4 miles north |
| Paignton | 2 | 7.5 miles north |
| Totnes | 2 | 7.8 miles north-west |
| Cockington | 1 | 10.2 miles north |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 13.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stoke Fleming
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), 7.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 7.4 miles north |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 13.9 miles north |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 10.2 miles north |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 13.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stoke Fleming 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 803 |
| 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 | 2 practices |
| Access within Devon | 70th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dartmouth Academy — 1.2 miles Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy — 4.9 miles Brixham College — 6.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 435 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic, Dartmouth — 1 miles South Devon Dental, Torquay — 7 miles GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic, Paignton — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 17 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 Stoke Fleming
The nearest practice to Stoke Fleming is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 1.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 17.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Expert Smile (8.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Stoke Fleming list clear aligners, the nearest 7.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Stoke Fleming are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 23 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stoke Fleming
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Orthodontist in Stoke Fleming: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Stoke Fleming understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Devon. Stoke Fleming — a small village with a population of around 803 — is covered on this page specifically.
The local picture in Stoke Fleming
ONS classifies Stoke Fleming as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Stoke Fleming falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 11.7% of Stoke Fleming's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 2,089 residents in the neighbourhood around Stoke Fleming, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Stoke Fleming are served by secondary schools including Dartmouth Academy (1.2 miles) and Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy (4.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Stoke Fleming is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Stoke Fleming is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Dartmouth, Warfleet, Kingswear, Strete, Sandquay, and Dittisham as well as this one.
Local snapshot of Stoke Fleming
Around 803 people live in Stoke Fleming, which is a small village within Devon. Heading north-east for around 2 km brings you to Warfleet, the closest linked location.
Local treatment availability around Stoke Fleming
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Stoke Fleming. The nearest we do hold are Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about a mile away; South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 7 miles away; and GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic in Paignton, about 8 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Stoke Fleming
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Stoke Fleming helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Stoke Fleming
- 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 Stoke Fleming
Every case in Stoke Fleming follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Stoke Fleming Explained
Patients in Stoke Fleming have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Stoke Fleming
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stoke Fleming. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stoke Fleming
This section helps connect Stoke Fleming, Devon to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can keep exploring with related pages for Dartmouth, Warfleet, Kingswear, Strete, Sandquay, and Dittisham.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stoke Fleming
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stoke Fleming often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stoke Fleming?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stoke Fleming is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 1.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Airlocum (1.7 miles) and South Devon Dental (7.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stoke Fleming?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Stoke Fleming, 8 practices within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stoke Fleming?
The nearest practice to Stoke Fleming that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 1.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (7.8 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (8.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stoke Fleming, Devon?
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 Stoke Fleming, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.