Orthodontic practices near Throwleigh
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Throwleigh; 19 practices within 20. The closest is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, 14.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 14.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 14.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 15.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 15.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 15.7 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 15.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 16.0 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 16.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Throwleigh with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashburton, 14.0 miles south-east; the next are Exeter (15.6 miles east) and Newton Abbot (17.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | 2 | 14.0 miles south-east |
| Exeter | 12 | 15.6 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 17.1 miles south-east |
| Topsham | 2 | 18.6 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 20.3 miles south-east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 20.3 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 Throwleigh
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 17.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 17.2 miles south-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 17.2 miles south-east |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 16.0 miles east |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 17.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Throwleigh 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 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,760 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 25 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 | 883rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Okehampton College — 5.4 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 14 miles Exeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter — 16 miles Devon Square Surgery, Newton Abbot — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 19 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 Throwleigh
The nearest practice to Throwleigh is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, 14 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 19 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (17.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Throwleigh list clear aligners, the nearest 14 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Throwleigh are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 14 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Throwleigh to Moor Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 30 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 360 to 730 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £330 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 360 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Throwleigh
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Orthodontist in Throwleigh: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Throwleigh. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Devon and the surrounding area.
Throwleigh in context
Throwleigh is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Throwleigh's under-16 share sits at 15.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,760 residents in Throwleigh's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Throwleigh has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 14 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Throwleigh are served by secondary schools including Okehampton College (5.4 miles). Throwleigh's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Throwleigh is about 22 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
What local practice data suggests in Throwleigh
There is no orthodontist on our records in Throwleigh itself. The closest on record are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 14 miles away; Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 16 miles away; and Devon Square Surgery in Newton Abbot, about 17 miles away.
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Facts about Throwleigh
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Throwleigh
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Throwleigh helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Throwleigh
Orthodontic practices in and around Throwleigh vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Throwleigh sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Throwleigh's under-16 share sits at 15.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,760 residents in Throwleigh's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Throwleigh usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Throwleigh are served by secondary schools including Okehampton College (5.4 miles). National deprivation data puts Throwleigh close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Throwleigh is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 22 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Throwleigh
The orthodontic landscape in Throwleigh offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Throwleigh — Local Context
Not every practice near Throwleigh offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. ONS classifies Throwleigh as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Throwleigh sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.6% of Throwleigh's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,760 residents in the neighbourhood around Throwleigh, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Throwleigh; the nearest is about 14 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Throwleigh are served by secondary schools including Okehampton College (5.4 miles). Throwleigh's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Throwleigh is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 22 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Throwleigh. The nearest recorded are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 14 miles away; Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 16 miles away; and Devon Square Surgery in Newton Abbot, about 17 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 Throwleigh. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Throwleigh
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Throwleigh often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Throwleigh?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Throwleigh is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 14.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (14.0 miles) and Exeter Orthodontic Practice (15.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Throwleigh?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Throwleigh, 0 practices within 10 miles and 19 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ashburton, 14.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Throwleigh?
The nearest practice to Throwleigh that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 14.0 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Exeter Orthodontic Practice (15.6 miles) and Devon Square Surgery (17.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Throwleigh, Devon?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Throwleigh, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.