Orthodontic practices near Woodleigh
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Woodleigh; 4 practices within 10 and 30 practices within 20. The closest is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 6.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 6.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 7.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| AirlocumDartmouth | 7.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (92 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 7.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 10.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 11.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 11.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 12.8 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 Woodleigh with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dartmouth, 6.9 miles east; the next are Totnes (7.6 miles north-east) and Torquay (10.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 2 | 6.9 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 7.6 miles north-east |
| Torquay | 4 | 10.7 miles north-east |
| Paignton | 2 | 11.0 miles north-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 12.8 miles north |
| Cockington | 1 | 12.9 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 Woodleigh
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), 10.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 10.7 miles north-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 15.3 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 12.9 miles north-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 15.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Woodleigh 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 20.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,771 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 27.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 50 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 476th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsbridge Academy — 3.7 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic, Dartmouth — 7 miles Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic, Totnes — 8 miles South Devon Dental, Torquay — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 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 Woodleigh
The nearest practice to Woodleigh is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 6.9 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 are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 30.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Expert Smile (11.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Woodleigh list clear aligners, the nearest 7.6 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 Woodleigh are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 6.9 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 Woodleigh to Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 15 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Woodleigh
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Orthodontist in Woodleigh: This page was put together for people in Woodleigh who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Woodleigh itself or elsewhere in Devon.
Useful local orthodontic context for Woodleigh
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Woodleigh itself. The closest on record are Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 7 miles away; Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 8 miles away; and South Devon Dental in Torquay, about 11 miles away.
What official data says about Woodleigh
Woodleigh is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Woodleigh falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 20.9% of Woodleigh's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,771 residents in the neighbourhood around Woodleigh, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Woodleigh has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 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 Woodleigh are Kingsbridge Academy (3.7 miles). Woodleigh sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Woodleigh is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 17 miles away.
Local context for Woodleigh
The nearest other location we cover is Grimpstonleigh, under 1 km to the west.
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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Woodleigh
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Woodleigh
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The Orthodontic Journey in Woodleigh
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Areas We Cover Around Woodleigh
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Frequently Asked Questions in Woodleigh
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Woodleigh often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Woodleigh?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Woodleigh is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 6.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (7.6 miles) and Airlocum (7.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Woodleigh?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Woodleigh, 4 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dartmouth, 6.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Woodleigh?
The nearest practice to Woodleigh that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 6.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (7.6 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (7.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Woodleigh, Devon?
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 Woodleigh, Devon?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.