Orthodontic practices near Venton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Venton; 14 practices within 10 and 28 practices within 20. The closest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 5.9 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 5.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 6.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 6.2 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 6.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 6.4 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 6.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 6.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 6.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Venton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 5.9 miles west; the next are Saltash (8.6 miles west) and Ashburton (13.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 5.9 miles west |
| Saltash | 1 | 8.6 miles west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 13.4 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 13.8 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 17.5 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 18.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Venton
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), 18.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 18.7 miles east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 19.6 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 19.5 miles east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 19.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Venton 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% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,425 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 29.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 51 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.4% 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 | 8.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Plympton Academy — 2.7 miles Ivybridge Community College — 3.3 miles Hele's School — 3.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 984 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 6 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 9 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 13 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, 28 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 Venton
The nearest practice to Venton is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 5.9 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 14 practices, and within 20 there are 28.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clark House Dental (7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (6.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Venton 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 Venton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 5.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Venton to Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth 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 9.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Venton
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Orthodontist in Venton: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Venton understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Devon.
Widen your local search
Pages for Smithaleigh, Sparkwell Village, Lee Mill, Lee Mill Bridge, Yondertown, and Drakeland Corner follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
What we know about practices near Venton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Venton itself. The nearest recorded are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 6 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 9 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 13 miles away.
Local snapshot of Venton
Just around 1 km south, Smithaleigh is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What official data says about Venton
Venton 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 18% of Venton's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,425 residents in the neighbourhood around Venton, 8.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Venton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Venton are served by secondary schools including Plympton Academy (2.7 miles) and Ivybridge Community College (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Venton sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Venton is about 6 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Venton
Orthodontic treatment in Venton is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Venton — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Venton
The orthodontic landscape in Venton 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Venton
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Venton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Venton
These links help widen your research beyond Venton, Devon if you're open to travelling a little further. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Smithaleigh, Sparkwell Village, Lee Mill, Lee Mill Bridge, Yondertown, and Drakeland Corner.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Venton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Venton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Venton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Venton is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 5.9 miles to the west. The next closest are Plymouth Orthodontics (6.0 miles) and Hartley Dental Plymouth (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Venton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Venton, 14 practices within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 5.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Venton?
The nearest practice to Venton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 5.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include Plymouth Orthodontics (6.0 miles) and Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth (6.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Venton, 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 Venton, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.