Orthodontic practices near Up Exe
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Up Exe; 14 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Exeter Advanced Dentistry, 5.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.9 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 5.9 miles south | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 5.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 5.9 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 6.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 6.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 6.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 6.2 miles south | – | – | – | 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 Up Exe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 5.9 miles south; the next are Topsham (8.8 miles south) and Exmouth (13.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 5.9 miles south |
| Topsham | 2 | 8.8 miles south |
| Exmouth | 2 | 13.7 miles south |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 14.3 miles south-east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 15.8 miles south |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 16.8 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 Up Exe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 19.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 19.8 miles south |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 19.9 miles south |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 5.9 miles south |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 7.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Up Exe at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,154 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 26.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 73 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 408th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Clyst Vale Community College — 4.4 miles St James School — 5.1 miles Thomas Hall School — 5.1 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Exeter Advanced Dentistry, Exeter — 6 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 9 miles Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd, Exmouth — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 22 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 Up Exe
From Up Exe the nearest practice is Exeter Advanced Dentistry, 5.9 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (6.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Up Exe list clear aligners, the nearest 5.9 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 Up Exe are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Up Exe to Exeter Advanced Dentistry is roughly 15 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 150 to 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Up Exe
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What local practice data suggests in Up Exe
There is no orthodontist on our records in Up Exe itself. The nearest recorded are Exeter Advanced Dentistry, about 6 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 9 miles away; and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 14 miles away.
Local snapshot of Up Exe
Just around 2 km north-east, Silverton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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What official data says about Up Exe
Up Exe — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15.4% of Up Exe's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,154 residents in the neighbourhood around Up Exe, 6.2% 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 Up Exe; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Up Exe are served by secondary schools including Clyst Vale Community College (4.4 miles) and St James School (5.1 miles). National deprivation data puts Up Exe close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Up Exe is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 38 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Up Exe
Orthodontic treatment in Up Exe 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Up Exe
Not every practice near Up Exe offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. ONS classifies Up Exe as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Up Exe sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.4% of Up Exe's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Up Exe, 6.2% of the 2,154 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 Up Exe usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Up Exe attend schools such as Clyst Vale Community College (4.4 miles) and St James School (5.1 miles). Up Exe sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Up Exe is about 38 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Up Exe
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Up Exe has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Up Exe — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Up Exe. Up Exe is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.4% of Up Exe's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Up Exe, 6.2% of the 2,154 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 Up Exe usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Up Exe attend schools such as Clyst Vale Community College (4.4 miles) and St James School (5.1 miles). National deprivation data puts Up Exe close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Up Exe is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 38 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Up Exe itself. The nearest recorded are Exeter Advanced Dentistry, about 6 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 9 miles away; and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 14 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Up Exe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Up Exe
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Frequently Asked Questions in Up Exe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Up Exe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Up Exe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Up Exe is Exeter Advanced Dentistry, about 5.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Exeter NHS Dental Access Centre (5.9 miles) and Barnstaple Health Centre (5.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Up Exe?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Up Exe, 14 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Exeter, 5.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Up Exe?
The nearest practice to Up Exe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 6.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (6.9 miles) and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (13.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Up Exe, 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 Up Exe, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.