Orthodontic practices near Stokenham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Stokenham; 2 practices within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 6.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 6.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| AirlocumDartmouth | 6.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (92 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 11.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 11.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 12.2 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 12.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 13.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| Parkhill DentalTorquay | 14.7 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 Stokenham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dartmouth, 6.4 miles north-east; the next are Totnes (11.1 miles north) and Torquay (12.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 2 | 6.4 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 11.1 miles north |
| Torquay | 4 | 12.2 miles north |
| Paignton | 2 | 12.4 miles north |
| Cockington | 1 | 15.0 miles north |
| Ashburton | 2 | 17.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stokenham
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), 12.2 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 12.2 miles north |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 18.2 miles north |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 15.0 miles north |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 18.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stokenham 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 |
| Population | 362 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,084 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 19.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 87 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 444th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsbridge 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 — 6 miles Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic, Totnes — 11 miles South Devon Dental, Torquay — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 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 Stokenham
From Stokenham the nearest practice is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 6.4 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 16.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Expert Smile (13.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Stokenham list clear aligners, the nearest 11.1 miles 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 Stokenham are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 6.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Stokenham to Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 15 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 170 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stokenham
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Orthodontist in Stokenham: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Stokenham? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Devon. Stokenham — a small village with a population of around 362 — is covered on this page specifically.
Stokenham at a glance
With a population of roughly 362, Stokenham is a small village within Devon. Heading east for around 1 km brings you to Torcross, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Beeson, Start, Torcross, Beesands, Slapton, and Dunstone.
Practice signals around Stokenham
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Stokenham itself. The closest on record are Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 6 miles away; Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 11 miles away; and South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 12 miles away.
What official data says about Stokenham
ONS classifies Stokenham as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Stokenham. Stokenham's under-16 share, 13.3%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 2,084 residents in the neighbourhood around Stokenham, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Stokenham; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Stokenham are Kingsbridge Academy (5.1 miles). Stokenham'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 Stokenham is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 22 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Stokenham
Many people in Stokenham delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Stokenham follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Stokenham Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Stokenham has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Stokenham
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stokenham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stokenham
If Stokenham, Devon is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. For a broader comparison, pages for Beeson, Start, Torcross, Beesands, Slapton, and Dunstone follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Stokenham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stokenham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stokenham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stokenham is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 6.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Airlocum (6.9 miles) and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (11.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stokenham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Stokenham, 2 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dartmouth, 6.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stokenham?
The nearest practice to Stokenham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 6.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (11.1 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (11.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stokenham, 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 Stokenham, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.