Orthodontic practices near Taw Green
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Taw Green; 16 practices within 20. The closest is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 16.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 16.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 16.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 16.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 16.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 16.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 16.9 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 17.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 17.5 miles east | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Taw Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 16.5 miles east; the next are Great Torrington (16.8 miles north-west) and South Molton (17.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 16.5 miles east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 16.8 miles north-west |
| South Molton | 1 | 17.9 miles north |
| Ashburton | 2 | 18.2 miles south |
| Topsham | 2 | 20.1 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 20.7 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Taw Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 16.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 16.9 miles east |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 18.6 miles east |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 18.2 miles south |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 16.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Taw Green 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 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,874 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 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 | 933rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Okehampton College — 4.3 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Exeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter — 16 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 17 miles Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 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, 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 Taw Green
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Taw Green; the nearest is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 16.5 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. 16 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (18.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 9 of the practices around Taw Green list clear aligners, the nearest 16.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Taw Green are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 16.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 25 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Taw Green to Exeter Orthodontic Practice 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 860 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £195 to £385 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 3.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Taw Green
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Orthodontist in Taw Green: Before booking anything in Taw Green, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Devon and the surrounding area.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including Langdown, South Tawton, South Zeal, Sticklepath, Ramsley, and Shelly can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
The local picture in Taw Green
By ONS classification, Taw Green falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Taw Green falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Taw Green has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.2% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Taw Green, 5.4% of the 1,874 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Taw Green; the nearest is about 17 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Taw Green are served by secondary schools including Okehampton College (4.3 miles). National deprivation data puts Taw Green close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Taw Green is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 25 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About Taw Green
Langdown is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km east of Taw Green.
What we know about practices near Taw Green
There is no orthodontist on our records in Taw Green itself. The closest on record are Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 16 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 17 miles away; and Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 18 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Taw Green
The orthodontic landscape in Taw Green offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Taw Green
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Taw Green
Orthodontic treatment in Taw Green is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Taw Green
Provision in Taw Green varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Taw Green — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Taw Green's under-16 share, 13.2%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Taw Green, 5.4% of the 1,874 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Taw Green usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 17 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 Taw Green are Okehampton College (4.3 miles). National deprivation data puts Taw Green close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Taw Green is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 25 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Taw Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Taw Green
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Taw Green, Devon within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Langdown, South Tawton, South Zeal, Sticklepath, Ramsley, and Shelly.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Taw Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Taw Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Taw Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Taw Green is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 16.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Contemporary Dental (16.5 miles) and Life Dental & Wellbeing (16.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Taw Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Taw Green, 0 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Exeter, 16.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Taw Green?
The nearest practice to Taw Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 16.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Torrington Dental Practice (16.8 miles) and Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (18.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Taw Green, Devon?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Taw Green, Devon?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.