Orthodontic practices near Washfield
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Washfield; 20 practices within 20. The closest is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 13.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 13.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 14.0 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 14.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 14.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 14.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 14.2 miles south | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 14.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 14.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Washfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Langford Budville, 13.3 miles east; the next are Exeter (14.0 miles south) and South Molton (15.0 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Langford Budville | 1 | 13.3 miles east |
| Exeter | 12 | 14.0 miles south |
| South Molton | 1 | 15.0 miles north-west |
| Topsham | 2 | 17.1 miles south |
| Taunton | 5 | 18.3 miles east |
| Henlade | 1 | 20.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Washfield
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 14.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 14.0 miles south |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 15.8 miles south |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 14.1 miles south |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 4.9 (353 reviews) | 14.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Washfield 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 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,349 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.2% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 20 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 852nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tiverton High School — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Wellington Dental Practice, Langford Budville — 13 miles Exeter Advanced Dentistry, Exeter — 14 miles Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 20 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Wellington Dental Care — 13 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 Washfield
From Washfield the nearest practice is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 13.3 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. 20 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (15.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Washfield list clear aligners, the nearest 13.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Washfield are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 13.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Washfield to Wellington Dental Practice is roughly 30 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 350 to 690 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £310 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 350 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Washfield
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Orthodontist in Washfield: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Washfield understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Devon.
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Nearby location pages including Lurley, Calverleigh, Farleigh Meadows, Loxbear, Bolham, and Stoodleigh can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Washfield in numbers
Just around 1 km south-west, Lurley is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Washfield
Officially, Washfield is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.5% of Washfield's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,349 residents in the neighbourhood around Washfield, 6.3% 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 Washfield; the nearest is about 13 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Washfield attend schools such as Tiverton High School (1.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Washfield close to the England median.
Practice signals around Washfield
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Washfield itself. The closest on record are Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 13 miles away; Exeter Advanced Dentistry, about 14 miles away; and Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 15 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Washfield
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Washfield can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Washfield — Local Context
Washfield has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Wellington Dental Care — is about 13 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Washfield is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 14.5% of Washfield's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,349 residents in Washfield's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Washfield usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 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 Washfield attend schools such as Tiverton High School (1.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Washfield close to the England median. There is no orthodontist on our records in Washfield itself. The nearest recorded are Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 13 miles away; Exeter Advanced Dentistry, about 14 miles away; and Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 15 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
The Orthodontic Journey in Washfield
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Washfield helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Washfield — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Washfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Washfield
These local links are here for anyone comparing Washfield, Devon against nearby alternatives. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Lurley, Calverleigh, Farleigh Meadows, Loxbear, Bolham, and Stoodleigh.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Washfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Washfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Washfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Washfield is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 13.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Exeter Advanced Dentistry (14.0 miles) and Contemporary Dental (14.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Washfield?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Washfield, 0 practices within 10 miles and 20 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Langford Budville, 13.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Washfield?
The nearest practice to Washfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 13.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Exeter Orthodontic Practice (14.1 miles) and Inspired Dental Care (15.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Washfield, 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 Washfield, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.