Orthodontic practices near Westville
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Westville; 1 practice within 10 and 30 practices within 20. The closest is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 9.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 9.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| AirlocumDartmouth | 10.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (92 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 11.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 11.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 14.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 14.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 15.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 16.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Westville with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dartmouth, 9.4 miles north-east; the next are Totnes (11.3 miles north-east) and Torquay (14.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 2 | 9.4 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 11.3 miles north-east |
| Torquay | 4 | 14.2 miles north-east |
| Paignton | 2 | 14.4 miles north-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 16.3 miles north |
| Cockington | 1 | 16.5 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Westville
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), 14.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 14.2 miles north-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 19.0 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 16.5 miles north-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 18.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Westville 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,044 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 23% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 187 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 636th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsbridge Academy — 0.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,199 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic, Dartmouth — 9 miles Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic, Totnes — 11 miles South Devon Dental, Torquay — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 30 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 Westville
The nearest practice to Westville is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 9.4 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 30.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Expert Smile (15.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Westville list clear aligners, the nearest 11.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Westville are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 9.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 17 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Westville to Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 20 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 240 to 490 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £220 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 23% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Westville
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Orthodontist in Westville: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Westville often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Devon.
Westville in context
Officially, Westville is categorised as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Westville. Census data puts 14.4% of Westville's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Westville, 6.6% of the 2,044 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Westville; the nearest is about 9 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 Westville attend schools such as Kingsbridge Academy (0.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Westville falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Westville is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 17 miles away.
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Practice data for Westville
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Westville. The closest on record are Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 9 miles away; Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 11 miles away; and South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 14 miles away.
A quick look at Westville
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Dodbrooke, the closest linked location.
Orthodontic Treatments in Westville
Patients in Westville have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
How to Choose in Westville
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Westville practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Westville
Many people in Westville delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Westville
What's available in Westville depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, Westville sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.4% of Westville's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Westville, 6.6% of the 2,044 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Westville usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 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 Westville attend schools such as Kingsbridge Academy (0.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Westville sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Westville is about 17 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Westville. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Westville
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Westville, Devon. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Dodbrooke, Kingsbridge, West Alvington, Southville, West Charleton, and Warcombe.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Westville
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Westville often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Westville?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Westville is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 9.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Airlocum (10.1 miles) and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (11.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Westville?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Westville, 1 practice within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dartmouth, 9.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Westville?
The nearest practice to Westville that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 9.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (11.3 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (11.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Westville, 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 Westville, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.