Orthodontic practices near Winswell
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Winswell, 3 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 3.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 3.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 8.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 8.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 11.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 12.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 12.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 12.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 12.7 miles north | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Winswell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 3.6 miles north; the next are Bideford (8.6 miles north) and Barnstaple (11.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 3.6 miles north |
| Bideford | 2 | 8.6 miles north |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 11.6 miles north |
| South Molton | 1 | 15.4 miles north-east |
| Exeter | 8 | 28.9 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Winswell
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Next Wave Dental in Barnstaple (5.0 from 66 reviews), 12.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 12.5 miles north |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 3.6 miles north |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 15.4 miles north-east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 12.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Winswell at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torridge |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 10.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,514 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 | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 21.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 21 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Devon | 238th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.6 miles away, closer than 51% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Great Torrington School — 3.8 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 4 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 9 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 12 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 11 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 Winswell
The nearest practice to Winswell is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 3.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (8.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 4 of the practices around Winswell list clear aligners, the nearest 12.5 miles 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 Winswell are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 3.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 33 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Winswell
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Orthodontist in Winswell: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Winswell. It connects local orthodontic research in Winswell with the wider Devon area.
Local treatment availability around Winswell
There is no orthodontist on our records in Winswell itself. The nearest we do hold are Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 4 miles away; The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 9 miles away; and Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 12 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Peters Marland, Woollaton, Little Torrington, Petrockstow, Berry Cross, and Merton.
Winswell in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Peters Marland, around 2 km to the west.
Area profile for Winswell
Winswell — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Winswell has a smaller share of children than most areas — 10.5% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Winswell, 4.7% of the 1,514 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Winswell are Great Torrington School (3.8 miles). National deprivation data ranks Winswell among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Winswell is about 33 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
The Orthodontic Journey in Winswell
Many people in Winswell 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Winswell
Provision in Winswell varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. ONS classifies Winswell as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Winswell. Winswell's under-16 share, 10.5%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Winswell, 4.7% of the 1,514 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Winswell are served by secondary schools including Great Torrington School (3.8 miles). Winswell's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Winswell is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 33 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Winswell
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Winswell can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Winswell
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Winswell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Winswell
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Winswell, Devon with surrounding locations. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Peters Marland, Woollaton, Little Torrington, Petrockstow, Berry Cross, and Merton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Winswell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Winswell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Winswell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Winswell is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 3.6 miles to the north. The next closest are The Quay Dental Practice (8.6 miles) and Queen Annes Dental Practice (8.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Winswell?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Winswell, 3 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Winswell?
The nearest practice to Winswell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 3.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include Queen Annes Dental Practice (8.7 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (11.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Winswell, Devon?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Winswell, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.