Orthodontic practices near Wembury
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Wembury, 14 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, 4.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark House DentalPlymouth | 4.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (45 reviews) |
| Plymouth City Centre Dental PracticePlymouth | 4.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (181 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 4.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 4.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 5.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 5.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 5.3 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Mount Wise Dental PracticePlymouth | 5.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.6 (24 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wembury with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 4.3 miles north-west; the next are Saltash (7.6 miles north-west) and Totnes (19.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 4.3 miles north-west |
| Saltash | 1 | 7.6 miles north-west |
| Totnes | 2 | 19.1 miles north-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 19.6 miles north-east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 21.4 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 23.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Wembury
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth (5.0 from 106 reviews), 4.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 4.8 miles north-west |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 7.6 miles north-west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 6.0 miles north-west |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 19.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wembury 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 1,819 |
| Residents under 16 | 9.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,388 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5% aged 16 to 24 and 16.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 156 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 281st closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Coombe Dean School — 2.4 miles Plymstock School — 3.0 miles Lipson Co-operative Academy — 4.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,000 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Clark House Dental, Plymouth — 4 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 8 miles Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes — 19 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 18 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 Wembury
Wembury is 4.3 miles from Clark House Dental in Plymouth, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 18.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clark House Dental (4.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (5.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Wembury list clear aligners, the nearest 4.3 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 Wembury are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, 4.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wembury
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Orthodontist in Wembury: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Wembury often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Devon. Wembury — a small village with a population of around 1,819 — is covered on this page specifically.
Keep exploring nearby
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Wembury Point, Down Thomas, Gabber, Hollacombe Hill, Staddiscombe, and Goosewell.
A quick look at Wembury
Wembury is home to around 1,819 people, classing it as a small village within Devon. Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Wembury Point, the closest linked location.
Practice data for Wembury
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Wembury. The closest on record are Clark House Dental in Plymouth, about 4 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 8 miles away; and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 19 miles away.
The local picture in Wembury
By ONS classification, Wembury falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Wembury. Census data puts only 9.5% of Wembury's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.9% of the 1,388 residents in Wembury's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Wembury has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Wembury are Coombe Dean School (2.4 miles) and Plymstock School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Wembury's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Wembury is about 7 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Wembury
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Wembury has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Wembury
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Wembury — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Wembury
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Wembury helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Wembury
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Wembury. Wembury — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 9.5% of residents under 16, Wembury skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.9% of the 1,388 residents in Wembury's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Wembury is better served than 56% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Wembury are served by secondary schools including Coombe Dean School (2.4 miles) and Plymstock School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Wembury among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Wembury is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 7 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wembury. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wembury
This section helps connect Wembury, Devon to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. This page links onward to Wembury Point, Down Thomas, Gabber, Hollacombe Hill, Staddiscombe, and Goosewell for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wembury
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wembury often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wembury?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wembury is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, about 4.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice (4.3 miles) and Dental & Implant Centre (4.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wembury?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Wembury, 14 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wembury?
The nearest practice to Wembury that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, about 4.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth (5.1 miles) and Plymouth Orthodontics (5.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wembury, 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 Wembury, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.