Orthodontic practices near Venn
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Venn; 30 practices within 20. The closest is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 10.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 10.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 10.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 10.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| AirlocumDartmouth | 11.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (92 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 14.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 14.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 14.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 14.5 miles 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 Venn with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dartmouth, 10.2 miles east; the next are Totnes (10.4 miles north-east) and Torquay (14.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 2 | 10.2 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 10.4 miles north-east |
| Torquay | 4 | 14.0 miles north-east |
| Paignton | 2 | 14.2 miles north-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 14.5 miles north |
| Plymouth | 13 | 14.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Venn
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), 14.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 14.0 miles north-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 18.0 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 16.0 miles north-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 17.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Venn 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 |
| 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 | 693rd 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 — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,199 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic, Dartmouth — 10 miles Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic, Totnes — 10 miles South Devon Dental, Torquay — 14 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, 30 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 7 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 Venn
The nearest practice to Venn is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 10.2 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. 30 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clark House Dental (14.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (14.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Venn list clear aligners, the nearest 10.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Venn are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 10.2 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 Venn to Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic 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 270 to 530 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £240 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 270 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 Venn
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Orthodontist in Venn: People weighing up braces or aligners in Venn can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Devon.
A quick look at Venn
Heading south-east for around 1 km brings you to Churchstow, the closest linked location.
Local provider signals in Venn
There is no orthodontist on our records in Venn itself. The nearest we do hold are Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 10 miles away; Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 10 miles away; and South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 14 miles away.
Area profile for Venn
ONS classifies Venn as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Venn falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12.6% of Venn's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,933 residents in the neighbourhood around Venn, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Venn has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Venn attend schools such as Kingsbridge Academy (2.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Venn sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Venn is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 15 miles away.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Churchstow, Aveton Gifford, Loddiswell, Sorley, Warcombe, and South Milton.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Venn
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Venn has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Venn
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Venn
Many people in Venn delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Venn
There's no orthodontist on record in Venn itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 7 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Venn is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Venn has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.6% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,933 residents in the neighbourhood around Venn, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Venn usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Venn attend schools such as Kingsbridge Academy (2.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Venn's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Venn is about 15 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Venn. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Venn
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Venn, Devon. If you're still deciding, related pages for Churchstow, Aveton Gifford, Loddiswell, Sorley, Warcombe, and South Milton may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Venn
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Venn often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Venn?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Venn is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 10.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (10.4 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (10.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Venn?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Venn, 0 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dartmouth, 10.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Venn?
The nearest practice to Venn that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 10.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (10.4 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (10.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Venn, Devon?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Venn, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.