Orthodontic practices near Widworthy
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Widworthy; 25 practices within 20. The closest is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 13.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 13.9 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 14.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 15.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 15.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 15.3 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 15.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 15.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 15.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Widworthy with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Budleigh Salterton, 13.9 miles south-west; the next are Langford Budville (14.1 miles north) and Crewkerne (15.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 13.9 miles south-west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 14.1 miles north |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 15.3 miles north-east |
| Taunton | 5 | 15.3 miles north |
| Henlade | 1 | 15.6 miles north |
| Topsham | 2 | 17.2 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Widworthy
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Exeter Advanced Dentistry (5.0 from 462 reviews), 18.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 18.7 miles west |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 17.9 miles west |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 4.9 (825 reviews) | 17.6 miles south-west |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 19.0 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Widworthy at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East Devon |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,354 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 20.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 72 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 875th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Honiton Community College — 3.6 miles Colyton Grammar School — 4.7 miles Axe Valley Academy — 5.0 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ashbury Dental Care, Budleigh Salterton — 14 miles Wellington Dental Practice, Langford Budville — 14 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 25 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 6 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 Widworthy
From Widworthy the nearest practice is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 13.9 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 25 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Taunton Dental and Implant Centre (15.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (17.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Widworthy list clear aligners, the nearest 13.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Widworthy are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 14.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Widworthy to Ashbury Dental Care is roughly 30 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 360 to 720 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £325 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 360 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Widworthy
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Orthodontist in Widworthy: This page was put together for people in Widworthy who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Devon and the surrounding area.
The local picture in Widworthy
Widworthy is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Widworthy's under-16 share, 11.7%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.7% of the 1,354 residents in Widworthy's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Widworthy usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Widworthy are Honiton Community College (3.6 miles) and Colyton Grammar School (4.7 miles). Widworthy sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Local snapshot of Widworthy
Just around 2 km north-east, Hawley Bottom is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice data for Widworthy
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Widworthy. The nearest recorded are Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 14 miles away; Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 14 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 15 miles away.
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Widworthy
The orthodontic landscape in Widworthy 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Widworthy — Local Context
Widworthy has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — mydentist — is about 6 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Widworthy — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Widworthy's under-16 share, 11.7%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,354 residents in the neighbourhood around Widworthy, 4.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Widworthy usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Widworthy are Honiton Community College (3.6 miles) and Colyton Grammar School (4.7 miles). Widworthy's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. There is no orthodontist on our records in Widworthy itself. The nearest recorded are Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 14 miles away; Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 14 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 15 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Widworthy
Orthodontic treatment in Widworthy is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Widworthy — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Widworthy. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Widworthy
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Widworthy, Devon alone. Nearby pages covering Hawley Bottom, Cotleigh, Offwell, Dalwood, Northleigh, and Shute may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Widworthy
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Widworthy often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Widworthy?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Widworthy is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 13.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Wellington Dental Practice (14.1 miles) and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental (15.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Widworthy?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Widworthy, 0 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Budleigh Salterton, 13.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Widworthy?
The nearest practice to Widworthy that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 14.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (15.6 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (15.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Widworthy, 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 Widworthy, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.