Orthodontic practices near Thurlestone
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Thurlestone; 27 practices within 20. The closest is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 12.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 12.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| AirlocumDartmouth | 13.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (92 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 13.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 13.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Plymouth City Centre Dental PracticePlymouth | 14.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (181 reviews) |
| Clark House DentalPlymouth | 14.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (45 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 14.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 14.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Thurlestone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dartmouth, 12.9 miles north-east; the next are Totnes (13.7 miles north-east) and Plymouth (14.1 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 2 | 12.9 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 13.7 miles north-east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 14.1 miles north-west |
| Torquay | 4 | 17.1 miles north-east |
| Saltash | 1 | 17.2 miles north-west |
| Paignton | 2 | 17.4 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 Thurlestone
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), 17.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 17.1 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 19.2 miles north-east |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 18.1 miles north-east |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 14.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Thurlestone at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Hams |
| 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 |
| Population | 627 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,933 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 19.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 62 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 836th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsbridge Academy — 3.5 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic, Dartmouth — 13 miles Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic, Totnes — 14 miles Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, Plymouth — 14 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, 27 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 9 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 Thurlestone
The nearest practice to Thurlestone is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 12.9 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. 27 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clark House Dental (14.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (14.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Thurlestone list clear aligners, the nearest 13.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Thurlestone are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 12.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 15 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Thurlestone to Fresh 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 340 to 670 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £300 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Thurlestone
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Orthodontist in Thurlestone: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Thurlestone often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Devon, not just Thurlestone. Thurlestone — a small village with a population of around 627 — is covered on this page specifically.
Thurlestone in context
Officially, Thurlestone is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Thurlestone falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. With just 12.6% of residents under 16, Thurlestone skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,933 residents in Thurlestone's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Thurlestone; the nearest is about 13 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Thurlestone are served by secondary schools including Kingsbridge Academy (3.5 miles). Thurlestone's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Thurlestone is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Keep exploring nearby
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Bantham, Hope Cove, Outer Hope, South Huish, Inner Hope, and South Milton.
Useful local orthodontic context for Thurlestone
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Thurlestone. The nearest we do hold are Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 13 miles away; Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 14 miles away; and Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice, about 14 miles away.
A quick look at Thurlestone
With a population of roughly 627, Thurlestone is a small village within Devon. Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Bantham, the closest linked location.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Thurlestone
Orthodontic treatment in Thurlestone is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Thurlestone — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Thurlestone
The orthodontic landscape in Thurlestone 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Thurlestone
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Thurlestone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Thurlestone
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Thurlestone, Devon within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Bantham, Hope Cove, Outer Hope, South Huish, Inner Hope, and South Milton for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Thurlestone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Thurlestone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Thurlestone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Thurlestone is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 12.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Airlocum (13.6 miles) and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (13.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Thurlestone?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Thurlestone, 0 practices within 10 miles and 27 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dartmouth, 12.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Thurlestone?
The nearest practice to Thurlestone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 12.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (13.7 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (13.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Thurlestone, 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 Thurlestone, Devon?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.