Orthodontic practices near West Hoe
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of West Hoe, 14 practices within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, 0.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark House DentalPlymouth | 0.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (45 reviews) |
| Plymouth City Centre Dental PracticePlymouth | 0.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (181 reviews) |
| Mount Wise Dental PracticePlymouth | 1.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.6 (24 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 1.5 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 1.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 1.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 2.1 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 2.2 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 West Hoe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 0.6 miles north-east; the next are Saltash (3.6 miles north-west) and Ashburton (20.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 0.6 miles north-east |
| Saltash | 1 | 3.6 miles north-west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 20.4 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 21.1 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 24.4 miles east |
| Torquay | 3 | 26.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of West Hoe
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), 1.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 1.6 miles north-east |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 3.6 miles north-west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 2.1 miles north |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (273 reviews) | 3.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
West Hoe at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Plymouth |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 5.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,214 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 1.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.6% aged 16 to 24 and 32.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 37.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,052 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Plymouth | 16th closest to an orthodontic practice of 57 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 1.4% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Plymouth |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Millbay Academy — 0.6 miles Devonport High School for Boys — 1.1 miles Plymouth High School for Girls — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 10,685 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 103 schools, 39,211 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Clark House Dental, Plymouth — under a mile Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 4 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 20 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 14 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 West Hoe
The nearest practice to West Hoe is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 14.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clark House Dental (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Plymouth (2.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around West Hoe list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 West Hoe are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In West Hoe
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Orthodontist in West Hoe: If your search for orthodontic treatment in West Hoe keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Plymouth.
Local provider signals in West Hoe
We hold no orthodontic practice records in West Hoe itself. The closest on record are Clark House Dental in Plymouth, under a mile away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 4 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 20 miles away.
West Hoe in context
West Hoe — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 5.6% of West Hoe's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 1.4% of the 1,214 residents in West Hoe's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Plymouth. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), West Hoe has more choice than 83% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near West Hoe attend schools such as Millbay Academy (0.6 miles) and Devonport High School for Boys (1.1 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 103 schools and 39,211 pupils across West Hoe's Local Authority. West Hoe's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to West Hoe is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 4 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for Millbay, Plymouth, Pennycomequick, Coxside, Ford Park, and Mount Wise if you are weighing up more than one location.
West Hoe in numbers
Millbay is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of West Hoe.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in West Hoe
The orthodontic landscape in West Hoe 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 West Hoe
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in West Hoe
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in West Hoe helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in West Hoe 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 West Hoe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around West Hoe
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place West Hoe, Plymouth within a broader nearby area. If you're still deciding, related pages for Millbay, Plymouth, Pennycomequick, Coxside, Ford Park, and Mount Wise may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in West Hoe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in West Hoe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to West Hoe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to West Hoe is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, about 0.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice (0.9 miles) and Mount Wise Dental Practice (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near West Hoe?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of West Hoe, 14 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near West Hoe?
The nearest practice to West Hoe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Clark House Dental in Plymouth, about 0.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth (1.9 miles) and Plymouth Orthodontics (2.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in West Hoe, Plymouth?
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 West Hoe, Plymouth?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.