Orthodontic practices near Uplowman
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Uplowman; 1 practice within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 8.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 8.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 13.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 14.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 14.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 14.3 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 15.0 miles south | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 15.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 15.1 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Uplowman with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Langford Budville, 8.3 miles north-east; the next are Taunton (13.4 miles north-east) and Exeter (15.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Langford Budville | 1 | 8.3 miles north-east |
| Taunton | 5 | 13.4 miles north-east |
| Exeter | 12 | 15.0 miles south |
| Henlade | 1 | 15.6 miles east |
| Topsham | 2 | 17.2 miles south |
| South Molton | 1 | 19.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Uplowman
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 15.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 15.1 miles south |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 16.3 miles south |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 15.3 miles south-west |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 4.9 (353 reviews) | 15.2 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Uplowman at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mid 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 | 19.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,332 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 54 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% 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 | 7.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Uffculme School — 3.3 miles Tiverton High School — 4.3 miles Cullompton Community College — 5.5 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Wellington Dental Practice, Langford Budville — 8 miles Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton — 13 miles Exeter NHS Dental Access Centre, Exeter — 15 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 22 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 8 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 Uplowman
The nearest practice to Uplowman is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 22.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Taunton Dental and Implant Centre (14.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (15.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Uplowman list clear aligners, the nearest 8.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Uplowman are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 8.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Uplowman to Wellington Dental Practice 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 5.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Uplowman
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Orthodontist in Uplowman: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Uplowman keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Devon, not just Uplowman.
Uplowman in context
Uplowman is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 19.2% of Uplowman's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Uplowman, 7.8% of the 2,332 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 Uplowman usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Uplowman attend schools such as Uffculme School (3.3 miles) and Tiverton High School (4.3 miles). Uplowman sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Practice signals around Uplowman
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Uplowman. The nearest recorded are Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 8 miles away; Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, about 13 miles away; and Exeter NHS Dental Access Centre, about 15 miles away.
A quick look at Uplowman
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Whitnage, the closest linked location.
More local pages to browse
For a broader view, related location pages cover Whitnage, Halberton, Sampford Peverell, East Mere, Ayshford, and Ash Thomas as well as this one.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Uplowman
Many people in Uplowman delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Uplowman
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Uplowman
No orthodontic practice covers Uplowman directly, though mydentist (about 8 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. By ONS classification, Uplowman falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Uplowman falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Uplowman's under-16 share sits at 19.2%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 2,332 residents in Uplowman's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Uplowman usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Uplowman are Uffculme School (3.3 miles) and Tiverton High School (4.3 miles). Uplowman sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Uplowman
The orthodontic landscape in Uplowman offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Uplowman offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Uplowman. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Uplowman
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Uplowman, Devon. You can also browse nearby location pages including Whitnage, Halberton, Sampford Peverell, East Mere, Ayshford, and Ash Thomas.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Uplowman
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Uplowman often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Uplowman?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Uplowman is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 8.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Musgrove Park Hospital (13.4 miles) and Orthoworld (14.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Uplowman?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Uplowman, 1 practice within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Langford Budville, 8.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Uplowman?
The nearest practice to Uplowman that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 8.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Exeter Orthodontic Practice (15.2 miles) and Inspired Dental Care (15.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Uplowman, Devon?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Uplowman, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.