Orthodontic practices near Wembury Point
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Wembury Point, 14 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, 3.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark House DentalPlymouth | 3.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (45 reviews) |
| Plymouth City Centre Dental PracticePlymouth | 3.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (181 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 4.4 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 4.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Mount Wise Dental PracticePlymouth | 4.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.6 (24 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 4.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 4.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 5.0 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wembury Point with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 3.8 miles north-west; the next are Saltash (7.1 miles north-west) and Totnes (19.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 3.8 miles north-west |
| Saltash | 1 | 7.1 miles north-west |
| Totnes | 2 | 19.9 miles north-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 20.3 miles north-east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 22.3 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 24.6 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 Point
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), 4.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 4.4 miles north |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 7.1 miles north-west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 5.5 miles north-west |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (273 reviews) | 6.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wembury Point 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 |
| 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 | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 259th 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 — 2.7 miles Plymstock School — 3.0 miles Millbay Academy — 4.1 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 — 7 miles Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes — 20 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 15 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 Point
Wembury Point is 3.8 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 15.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clark House Dental (3.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Wembury Point list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Wembury Point are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, 3.8 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 Point
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Orthodontist in Wembury Point: People weighing up braces or aligners in Wembury Point can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Wembury Point itself or elsewhere in Devon.
More local pages to browse
Nearby location pages including Down Thomas, Gabber, Heybrook Bay, Wembury, Staddiscombe, and Goosewell can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Wembury Point in context
Officially, Wembury Point is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Wembury Point sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Wembury Point has a smaller share of children than most areas — 9.5% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,388 residents in the neighbourhood around Wembury Point, 3.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (7), Wembury Point has more choice than 66% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Wembury Point attend schools such as Coombe Dean School (2.7 miles) and Plymstock School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Wembury Point sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Wembury Point is about 7 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
A quick look at Wembury Point
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Heybrook Bay, the closest linked location.
What local practice data suggests in Wembury Point
There is no orthodontist on our records in Wembury Point itself. The nearest we do hold are Clark House Dental in Plymouth, about 4 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 7 miles away; and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Wembury Point
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Wembury Point has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Wembury Point
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Wembury Point — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Wembury Point
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Wembury Point helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Wembury Point runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wembury Point. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wembury Point
This part of the page places Wembury Point, Devon in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering Down Thomas, Gabber, Heybrook Bay, Wembury, Staddiscombe, and Goosewell may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wembury Point
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wembury Point often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wembury Point?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wembury Point is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, about 3.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice (3.8 miles) and Dental & Implant Centre (4.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wembury Point?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Wembury Point, 14 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wembury Point?
The nearest practice to Wembury Point that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, about 3.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth (4.8 miles) and Plymouth Orthodontics (4.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wembury Point, Devon?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Wembury Point, Devon?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.