Orthodontic practices near Ugborough
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ugborough; 4 practices within 10 and 30 practices within 20. The closest is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 8.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 8.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 8.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 9.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 10.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 11.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 11.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 11.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 11.9 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 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 Ugborough with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Totnes, 8.3 miles north-east; the next are Ashburton (9.8 miles north-east) and Plymouth (11.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Totnes | 2 | 8.3 miles north-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 9.8 miles north-east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 11.5 miles west |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 11.9 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 13.1 miles east |
| Paignton | 2 | 13.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ugborough
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), 13.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 13.1 miles east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 14.9 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 14.2 miles north-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 14.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ugborough 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,454 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 29.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 70 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 560th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ivybridge Community College — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 2,262 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes — 8 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 10 miles Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 30 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 3 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 Ugborough
The nearest practice to Ugborough is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 8.3 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. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 30.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clark House Dental (12.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (11.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Ugborough list clear aligners, the nearest 8.3 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 Ugborough are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 8.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 11 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ugborough to Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses is roughly 20 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 220 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ugborough
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Orthodontist in Ugborough: This page was put together for people in Ugborough who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Devon and the surrounding area.
Practice signals around Ugborough
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ugborough itself. The nearest recorded are Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 8 miles away; Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 10 miles away; and Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 12 miles away.
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Pages for Moorhaven Village, Cheston, Wrangaton, Bittaford, Ludbrook, and Filham follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Area profile for Ugborough
By ONS classification, Ugborough falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ugborough falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 18.1% of Ugborough's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Ugborough, 6.6% of the 2,454 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Ugborough usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Ugborough attend schools such as Ivybridge Community College (2.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Ugborough close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ugborough is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 11 miles away.
Local snapshot of Ugborough
Just around 1 km north-west, Moorhaven Village is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ugborough
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ugborough has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Ugborough — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Ugborough itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 3 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. ONS classifies Ugborough as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Ugborough sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 18.1% of Ugborough's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 2,454 residents in Ugborough's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Ugborough has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Ugborough are served by secondary schools including Ivybridge Community College (2.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Ugborough is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ugborough is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 11 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ugborough itself. The closest on record are Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 8 miles away; Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 10 miles away; and Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 12 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ugborough
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ugborough can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Ugborough
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Ugborough runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ugborough. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ugborough
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Ugborough, Devon, these local links help you keep browsing. Other local pages worth browsing include Moorhaven Village, Cheston, Wrangaton, Bittaford, Ludbrook, and Filham.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ugborough
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ugborough often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ugborough?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ugborough is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 8.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (8.5 miles) and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic (9.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ugborough?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ugborough, 4 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Totnes, 8.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ugborough?
The nearest practice to Ugborough that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 8.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (8.5 miles) and Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (10.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ugborough, Devon?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ugborough, Devon?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.