Orthodontic practices near Teignmouth
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Teignmouth, 16 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Terrace Dental Care in Dawlish, 2.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace Dental CareDawlish | 2.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 4.8 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
| Devon Square SurgeryNewton Abbot | 4.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (52 reviews) |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 4.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (797 reviews) |
| Torbay HospitalTorquay | 5.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.9 (386 reviews) |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (534 reviews) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINICTorquay | 5.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Victoria Road Dental Practice LtdExmouth | 6.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (809 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Teignmouth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dawlish, 2.7 miles north-east; the next are Newton Abbot (4.8 miles west) and Torquay (5.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dawlish | 1 | 2.7 miles north-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 4.8 miles west |
| Torquay | 4 | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Cockington | 1 | 5.9 miles south-west |
| Exmouth | 2 | 6.0 miles north-east |
| Paignton | 2 | 7.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Teignmouth
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), 8.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 8.5 miles south |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 4.8 miles west |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 5.9 miles south-west |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 4.8 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Teignmouth at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Teignbridge |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 17,463 |
| Residents under 16 | 11.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,489 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 29.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 7,097 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 29.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 160th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.7 miles away, closer than 60% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road — 0.1 miles Dawlish College — 2.9 miles Teign School — 4.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,530 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Terrace Dental Care, Dawlish — 3 miles Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening, Newton Abbot — 5 miles Torbay Hospital, Torquay — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 34 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 Teignmouth
Teignmouth is 2.7 miles from Terrace Dental Care in Dawlish, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Expert Smile (7.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Teignmouth list clear aligners, the nearest 2.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Teignmouth are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devon Square Surgery in Newton Abbot, 4.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 28 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Teignmouth
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Teignmouth, 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. Teignmouth — a market town with a population of around 17,463 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice data for Teignmouth
There is no orthodontist on our records in Teignmouth itself. The nearest recorded are Terrace Dental Care in Dawlish, about 3 miles away; Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening in Newton Abbot, about 5 miles away; and Torbay Hospital in Torquay, about 5 miles away.
Facts about Teignmouth
Teignmouth is home to around 17,463 people, classing it as a market town within Devon. Heading south-west for around 1 km brings you to Shaldon, the closest linked location.
More local pages to browse
You can also compare treatment pages for Shaldon, Bishopsteignton, Dawlish, Stokeinteignhead, Maidencombe, and Lower Rocombe if you are weighing up more than one location.
The local picture in Teignmouth
By ONS classification, Teignmouth falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Teignmouth's under-16 share, 11.7%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Teignmouth, 4.2% of the 1,489 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Teignmouth is better served than 56% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Teignmouth are served by secondary schools including Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road (0.1 miles) and Dawlish College (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Teignmouth sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Teignmouth is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Teignmouth
Many people in Teignmouth delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Teignmouth
Treatment in Teignmouth runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Teignmouth Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Teignmouth can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Teignmouth
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Teignmouth — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Teignmouth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Teignmouth
This part of the page places Teignmouth, Devon in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can also browse nearby location pages including Shaldon, Bishopsteignton, Dawlish, Stokeinteignhead, Maidencombe, and Lower Rocombe.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Teignmouth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Teignmouth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Teignmouth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Teignmouth is Terrace Dental Care in Dawlish, about 2.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening (4.8 miles) and Devon Square Surgery (4.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Teignmouth?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Teignmouth, 16 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Teignmouth?
The nearest practice to Teignmouth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devon Square Surgery in Newton Abbot, about 4.8 miles to the west. Others nearby include Ocean Orthodontic Clinic (5.9 miles) and OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (5.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Teignmouth, Devon?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Teignmouth, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.