Orthodontic practices near Thorndon Cross
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Thorndon Cross; 2 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 16.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 16.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 20.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 20.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 21.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 21.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 21.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 21.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 21.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Thorndon Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 16.3 miles north; the next are Ashburton (20.0 miles south-east) and Bideford (21.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 16.3 miles north |
| Ashburton | 2 | 20.0 miles south-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 21.3 miles north |
| Plymouth | 12 | 21.4 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 22.1 miles south |
| South Molton | 1 | 23.0 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Thorndon Cross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton (4.9 from 603 reviews), 20.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 20.0 miles south-east |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 16.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Thorndon Cross 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 | 13.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,741 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 18 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 930th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 21 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Okehampton College — 3.7 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 16 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 20 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 21 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, 2 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 Thorndon Cross
Thorndon Cross is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 16.3 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 2 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (21.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (22.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Thorndon Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 20 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Thorndon Cross are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 16.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 21 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Thorndon Cross to Torrington Dental 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 420 to 850 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £190 to £380 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 250 to 420 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Thorndon Cross
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Local treatment availability around Thorndon Cross
There is no orthodontist on our records in Thorndon Cross itself. The closest on record are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 16 miles away; Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 20 miles away; and The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 21 miles away.
Area profile for Thorndon Cross
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Thorndon Cross sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.4% of residents under 16, Thorndon Cross skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,741 residents in Thorndon Cross's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Thorndon Cross; the nearest is about 16 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Thorndon Cross are served by secondary schools including Okehampton College (3.7 miles). Thorndon Cross'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 Thorndon Cross is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 21 miles away.
Thorndon Cross at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Sourton, around 3 km to the south.
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All Orthodontic Options in Thorndon Cross Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Thorndon Cross can feel overwhelming at first. 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 Thorndon Cross
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Thorndon Cross
Orthodontic treatment in Thorndon Cross is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Thorndon Cross
What's available in Thorndon Cross depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Thorndon Cross — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 13.4% of residents under 16, Thorndon Cross skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Thorndon Cross, 5.9% of the 1,741 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to 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 Thorndon Cross; the nearest is about 16 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Thorndon Cross attend schools such as Okehampton College (3.7 miles). Thorndon Cross sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Thorndon Cross is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 21 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Thorndon Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Thorndon Cross
These links help widen your research beyond Thorndon Cross, Devon if you're open to travelling a little further. This page links onward to Sourton, Bridestowe, Boasley Cross, Shortacombe, Northlew, and Vale Down for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Thorndon Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Thorndon Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Thorndon Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Thorndon Cross is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 16.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic (20.0 miles) and Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (20.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Thorndon Cross?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Thorndon Cross, 0 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 16.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Thorndon Cross?
The nearest practice to Thorndon Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 16.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (20.1 miles) and Queen Annes Dental Practice (21.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Thorndon Cross, 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 Thorndon Cross, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.