Orthodontic practices near Tosberry
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Tosberry; 6 practices within 20. The closest is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 12.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 12.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 12.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 14.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 18.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 18.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 19.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 20.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 20.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tosberry with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bideford, 12.3 miles east; the next are Great Torrington (14.6 miles east) and Barnstaple (18.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bideford | 2 | 12.3 miles east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 14.6 miles east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 18.1 miles east |
| South Molton | 1 | 28.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tosberry
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington (4.9 from 238 reviews), 14.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 14.6 miles east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 18.9 miles east |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) | 12.4 miles east |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 4.6 (27 reviews) | 18.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tosberry 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,674 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 809th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford — 12 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 15 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 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 |
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 Tosberry
The nearest practice to Tosberry is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 12.3 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. 6 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (12.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Tosberry list clear aligners, the nearest 20.2 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 Tosberry are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 12.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Tosberry to Queen Annes Dental Practice is roughly 25 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 320 to 640 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £145 to £290 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 320 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tosberry
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Area profile for Tosberry
Tosberry is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Tosberry sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Tosberry's under-16 share sits at 17.4%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Tosberry, 6.9% of the 1,674 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Tosberry usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. By national deprivation ranking, Tosberry is roughly mid-table for England.
Local snapshot of Tosberry
Philham is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Tosberry.
Useful local orthodontic context for Tosberry
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Tosberry. The nearest we do hold are Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 12 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 15 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 18 miles away.
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Tosberry
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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All Orthodontic Options in Tosberry Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Tosberry offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Tosberry — Local Context
Not every practice near Tosberry offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Tosberry is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Tosberry sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Tosberry, 6.9% of the 1,674 residents are aged 10 to 15, above 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 Tosberry; the nearest is about 12 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. By national deprivation ranking, Tosberry is roughly mid-table for England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Tosberry itself. The closest on record are Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 12 miles away; Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 15 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 18 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Tosberry. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tosberry
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tosberry often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tosberry?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tosberry is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 12.3 miles to the east. The next closest are The Quay Dental Practice (12.4 miles) and Torrington Dental Practice (14.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tosberry?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Tosberry, 0 practices within 10 miles and 6 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bideford, 12.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tosberry?
The nearest practice to Tosberry that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 12.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Torrington Dental Practice (14.6 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (18.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tosberry, 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 Tosberry, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.