Orthodontic practices near Teigncombe
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Teigncombe; 25 practices within 20. The closest is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, 12.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 12.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 12.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Devon Square SurgeryNewton Abbot | 15.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (52 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 15.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 15.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (797 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 15.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 15.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 15.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Teigncombe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashburton, 12.0 miles south-east; the next are Newton Abbot (15.4 miles south-east) and Exeter (15.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | 2 | 12.0 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 15.4 miles south-east |
| Exeter | 12 | 15.6 miles east |
| Topsham | 2 | 18.1 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 18.2 miles south-east |
| Cockington | 1 | 19.1 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 Teigncombe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 15.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 15.5 miles south-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 19.1 miles south-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 15.5 miles south-east |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 16.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Teigncombe 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 | 12% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,540 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 21.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 51 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 792nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 20 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 12 miles Devon Square Surgery, Newton Abbot — 15 miles Exeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 25 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 Teigncombe
From Teigncombe the nearest practice is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, 12 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. 25 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (17.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Teigncombe list clear aligners, the nearest 12 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 Teigncombe are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 12 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 20 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Teigncombe to Moor Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 25 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 310 to 620 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £140 to £280 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 310 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Teigncombe
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Teigncombe, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Devon.
Local orthodontic signals in Teigncombe
There is no orthodontist on our records in Teigncombe itself. The closest on record are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 12 miles away; Devon Square Surgery in Newton Abbot, about 15 miles away; and Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 16 miles away.
Facts about Teigncombe
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Gidleigh, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Teigncombe
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Teigncombe sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 12% of Teigncombe's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Teigncombe, 5.5% of the 1,540 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 Teigncombe; the nearest is about 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Teigncombe'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 Teigncombe is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 20 miles away.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Gidleigh, Wonson, Murchington, Throwleigh, Chagford, and Lettaford follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Teigncombe
Starting orthodontic treatment in Teigncombe can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Teigncombe follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Teigncombe
The orthodontic landscape in Teigncombe 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.
Treatment Options in Teigncombe — Local Context
Not every practice near Teigncombe offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Teigncombe is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Teigncombe has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Teigncombe, 5.5% of the 1,540 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Teigncombe has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). By national deprivation ranking, Teigncombe is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Teigncombe is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 20 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Teigncombe itself. The nearest we do hold are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 12 miles away; Devon Square Surgery in Newton Abbot, about 15 miles away; and Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 16 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Teigncombe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Teigncombe
This section helps connect Teigncombe, Devon to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Related nearby location pages such as Gidleigh, Wonson, Murchington, Throwleigh, Chagford, and Lettaford can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Teigncombe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Teigncombe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Teigncombe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Teigncombe is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 12.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (12.0 miles) and Devon Square Surgery (15.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Teigncombe?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Teigncombe, 0 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ashburton, 12.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Teigncombe?
The nearest practice to Teigncombe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 12.0 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Devon Square Surgery (15.4 miles) and Exeter Orthodontic Practice (15.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Teigncombe, 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 Teigncombe, Devon?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.