Orthodontic practices near Woolston Green
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Woolston Green, 14 practices within 10 and 43 practices within 20. The closest is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, 2.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 2.9 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 2.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 3.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 3.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 6.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
| Devon Square SurgeryNewton Abbot | 6.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (52 reviews) |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 6.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (797 reviews) |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 6.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (534 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Woolston Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashburton, 2.9 miles north-west; the next are Totnes (3.3 miles south-east) and Newton Abbot (6.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | 2 | 2.9 miles north-west |
| Totnes | 2 | 3.3 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 6.1 miles north-east |
| Cockington | 1 | 6.7 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 6.7 miles east |
| Paignton | 2 | 7.4 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 Woolston Green
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), 7.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 7.2 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 6.2 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 6.7 miles east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 6.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Woolston Green 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 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,488 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 22 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 177th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.9 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Edward VI Community College — 3.1 miles South Dartmoor Community College — 3.3 miles Coombeshead Academy — 5.7 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 3 miles Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes — 3 miles Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening, Newton Abbot — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 43 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 Woolston Green
Woolston Green is 2.9 miles from Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 43.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Expert Smile (7.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 16 of the practices around Woolston Green list clear aligners, the nearest 2.9 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 Woolston Green are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 2.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Woolston Green
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Orthodontist in Woolston Green: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Woolston Green? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Devon, not just Woolston Green.
Local provider signals in Woolston Green
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Woolston Green itself. The nearest we do hold are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 3 miles away; Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 3 miles away; and Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth Straightening in Newton Abbot, about 6 miles away.
Woolston Green at a glance
Heading east for around 2 km brings you to Broadhempston, the closest linked location.
More local pages to browse
For a broader view, related location pages cover Forder Green, Huxham's Cross Estate, Broadhempston, Week, Cott, and Dartington as well as this one.
What official data says about Woolston Green
Woolston Green's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Woolston Green. 15.8% of Woolston Green's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,488 residents in the neighbourhood around Woolston Green, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Woolston Green is better served than 56% of towns in England. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Woolston Green attend schools such as King Edward VI Community College (3.1 miles) and South Dartmoor Community College (3.3 miles). Woolston Green sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Woolston Green is about 18 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Orthodontic Treatments in Woolston Green
Patients in Woolston Green have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Woolston Green
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Woolston Green
Orthodontic treatment in Woolston Green 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Woolston Green
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Woolston Green
Practices serving Woolston Green differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Woolston Green is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 15.8% of Woolston Green's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Woolston Green, 6.1% of the 2,488 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Woolston Green has more choice than 56% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Woolston Green are served by secondary schools including King Edward VI Community College (3.1 miles) and South Dartmoor Community College (3.3 miles). Woolston Green sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Woolston Green is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Woolston Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Woolston Green
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Woolston Green, Devon with surrounding locations. You can also browse nearby location pages including Forder Green, Huxham's Cross Estate, Broadhempston, Week, Cott, and Dartington.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Woolston Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Woolston Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Woolston Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Woolston Green is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 2.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (2.9 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (3.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Woolston Green?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Woolston Green, 14 practices within 10 miles and 43 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Woolston Green?
The nearest practice to Woolston Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 2.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (3.3 miles) and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (3.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Woolston Green, 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 Woolston Green, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.