Orthodontic practices near Tamerton Foliot
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Tamerton Foliot, 14 practices within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, 1.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 1.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 1.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 1.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 2.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 2.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 2.9 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 3.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 3.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tamerton Foliot with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 1.3 miles south; the next are Saltash (1.9 miles south-west) and Ashburton (18.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 1.3 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 1.9 miles south-west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 18.7 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 20.8 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 25.4 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 25.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tamerton Foliot
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth (5.0 from 106 reviews), 3.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 3.7 miles south |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 1.9 miles south-west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 2.9 miles south |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 18.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tamerton Foliot at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Plymouth |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 23.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,699 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 35.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,182 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Plymouth | 41st closest to an orthodontic practice of 57 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.4% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Plymouth |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sir John Hunt Community Sports College — 1.1 miles Notre Dame RC School — 1.6 miles Marine Academy Plymouth — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 5,909 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 103 schools, 39,211 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — 1 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 2 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 19 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 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 Tamerton Foliot
The nearest practice to Tamerton Foliot is Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 16.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (1.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (2.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Tamerton Foliot list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Tamerton Foliot are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Meavy Way Dental Practice in Plymouth, 1.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tamerton Foliot
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A quick look at Tamerton Foliot
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Local provider signals in Tamerton Foliot
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Tamerton Foliot. The closest on record are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about a mile away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 2 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 19 miles away.
Area profile for Tamerton Foliot
Tamerton Foliot's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 23.3% of Tamerton Foliot's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around Tamerton Foliot, 9.4% of the 1,699 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Plymouth, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Tamerton Foliot has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Tamerton Foliot attend schools such as Sir John Hunt Community Sports College (1.1 miles) and Notre Dame RC School (1.6 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 103 schools and 39,211 pupils in Tamerton Foliot's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Tamerton Foliot falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Tamerton Foliot is about 2 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
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Related pages for Whitleigh, Ernesettle, Honicknowle, Bere Ferrers, King's Tamerton, and Southway are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Tamerton Foliot
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Tamerton Foliot
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Tamerton Foliot
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Tamerton Foliot
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Tamerton Foliot — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Tamerton Foliot is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 23.3% of Tamerton Foliot's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.4% of the 1,699 residents in Tamerton Foliot's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Plymouth. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, Tamerton Foliot 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 Tamerton Foliot are Sir John Hunt Community Sports College (1.1 miles) and Notre Dame RC School (1.6 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 103 schools and 39,211 pupils in Tamerton Foliot's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Tamerton Foliot sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Tamerton Foliot is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
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Areas We Cover Around Tamerton Foliot
This section helps connect Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can keep exploring with related pages for Whitleigh, Ernesettle, Honicknowle, Bere Ferrers, King's Tamerton, and Southway.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tamerton Foliot
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tamerton Foliot often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tamerton Foliot?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tamerton Foliot is Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 1.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Meavy Way Dental Practice (1.8 miles) and Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tamerton Foliot?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Tamerton Foliot, 14 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tamerton Foliot?
The nearest practice to Tamerton Foliot that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Meavy Way Dental Practice in Plymouth, about 1.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (1.9 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (2.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.