Orthodontic practices near Thorne Moor
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Thorne Moor; 6 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 19.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 19.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 19.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 19.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 19.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 19.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 19.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 20.8 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 21.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Thorne Moor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saltash, 19.3 miles south; the next are Plymouth (19.4 miles south) and Great Torrington (19.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saltash | 1 | 19.3 miles south |
| Plymouth | 13 | 19.4 miles south |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 19.7 miles north |
| Bideford | 2 | 23.6 miles north |
| Ashburton | 2 | 25.6 miles south-east |
| Wadebridge | 2 | 27.0 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Thorne Moor
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash (4.9 from 768 reviews), 19.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 19.3 miles south |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (273 reviews) | 19.9 miles south |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 19.7 miles north |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (236 reviews) | 19.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Thorne Moor at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torridge |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,851 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 19 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 968th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Launceston College — 4.8 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 19 miles Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, Plymouth — 19 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 6 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 18 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 Thorne Moor
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Thorne Moor; the nearest is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 19.3 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. 6 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (19.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (20.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Thorne Moor list clear aligners, the nearest 19.3 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 Thorne Moor are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, 19.3 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 Thorne Moor to Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence is roughly 45 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 500 to 1,000 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £225 to £450 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 300 to 500 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Thorne Moor
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Orthodontist in Thorne Moor: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Thorne Moor. It is relevant to searches focused on both Thorne Moor and the wider Devon area.
Local orthodontic signals in Thorne Moor
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Thorne Moor. The nearest we do hold are Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 19 miles away; Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth, about 19 miles away; and Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 20 miles away.
What official data says about Thorne Moor
Thorne Moor is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 15.1% of Thorne Moor's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,851 residents in Thorne Moor's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Thorne Moor usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 19 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Thorne Moor are served by secondary schools including Launceston College (4.8 miles). National deprivation data ranks Thorne Moor among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Thorne Moor is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Pages for Frankaborough, Broadwoodwidger, Virginstow, Lifton, Tinhay, and Liftondown follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local context for Thorne Moor
Heading east for around 2 km brings you to Broadwoodwidger, the closest linked location.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Thorne Moor
Many people in Thorne Moor 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 Thorne Moor
Treatment in Thorne Moor runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Thorne Moor Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Thorne Moor offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
How to Choose in Thorne Moor
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Thorne Moor practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Thorne Moor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Thorne Moor
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Thorne Moor, Devon. Other local pages worth browsing include Frankaborough, Broadwoodwidger, Virginstow, Lifton, Tinhay, and Liftondown.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Thorne Moor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Thorne Moor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Thorne Moor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Thorne Moor is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 19.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic (19.4 miles) and Meavy Way Dental Practice (19.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Thorne Moor?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Thorne Moor, 0 practices within 10 miles and 6 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saltash, 19.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Thorne Moor?
The nearest practice to Thorne Moor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 19.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (19.7 miles) and Torrington Dental Practice (19.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Thorne Moor, 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 Thorne Moor, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.