Orthodontic practices near Widewell
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Widewell, 14 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 2.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 2.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 2.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 2.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 2.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 3.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 3.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 3.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Widewell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 2.0 miles south; the next are Saltash (4.0 miles south-west) and Ashburton (16.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 2.0 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 4.0 miles south-west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 16.4 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 18.6 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 23.1 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 23.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Widewell
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), 4.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 4.3 miles south |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 4.0 miles south-west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 4.4 miles south-west |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 16.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Widewell 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 24.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,902 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 35.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,480 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 111th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.0 miles away, closer than 68% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Notre Dame RC School — 1.5 miles Tor Bridge High — 2.0 miles Sir John Hunt Community Sports College — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 3,281 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 | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 2 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 4 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 16 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 Widewell
The nearest practice to Widewell is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. 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: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (3.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Widewell list clear aligners, the nearest 2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Widewell are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Widewell
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Orthodontist in Widewell: Before booking anything in Widewell, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Devon.
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You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Belliver, Woolwell, Bickleigh Down, Glenholt, Derriford, and Estover.
Local orthodontic signals in Widewell
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Widewell itself. The nearest we do hold are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 2 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 4 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 16 miles away.
Facts about Widewell
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Belliver, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Widewell
Widewell is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Widewell sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 24.7% of residents under 16, Widewell has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.8% of the 1,902 residents in Widewell's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Widewell has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Widewell are served by secondary schools including Notre Dame RC School (1.5 miles) and Tor Bridge High (2.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 103 schools and 39,211 pupils across Widewell's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Widewell close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Widewell is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Widewell
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Widewell can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Widewell
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Widewell
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Widewell helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Widewell
Not every practice near Widewell offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Officially, Widewell is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Widewell. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 24.7% of Widewell's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,902 residents in the neighbourhood around Widewell, 8.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (12), Widewell has more choice than 79% 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 Widewell are Notre Dame RC School (1.5 miles) and Tor Bridge High (2.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 103 schools and 39,211 pupils across Widewell's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Widewell is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Widewell is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 2 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Widewell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Widewell
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Widewell, Devon with surrounding locations. If you're still deciding, related pages for Belliver, Woolwell, Bickleigh Down, Glenholt, Derriford, and Estover may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Widewell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Widewell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Widewell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Widewell is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 2.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Meavy Way Dental Practice (2.4 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Widewell?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Widewell, 14 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Widewell?
The nearest practice to Widewell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 2.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (2.4 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (2.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Widewell, 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 Widewell, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.