Orthodontic practices near Woolwell
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Woolwell, 14 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 1.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 1.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 1.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 2.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 2.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 2.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 3.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 3.6 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Woolwell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 1.4 miles south; the next are Saltash (3.6 miles south-west) and Ashburton (16.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 1.4 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 3.6 miles south-west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 16.6 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 18.6 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 23.2 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 23.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Woolwell
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), 3.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 3.6 miles south |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 3.6 miles south-west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 3.8 miles south-west |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 16.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Woolwell 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 12% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,232 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 4.9% aged 16 to 24 and 22.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,234 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within Devon | 70th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — under a mile |
| Nearest secondary schools | Notre Dame RC School — 0.9 miles Tor Bridge High — 1.3 miles Sir John Hunt Community Sports College — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 3,949 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 — 1 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 4 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 17 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 Woolwell
The nearest practice to Woolwell is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 1.4 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 (3.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (2.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Woolwell list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Woolwell are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, under a mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Woolwell
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Orthodontist in Woolwell: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Woolwell often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Devon.
What official data says about Woolwell
By ONS classification, Woolwell falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Woolwell sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Woolwell has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,232 residents in the neighbourhood around Woolwell, 4.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. With 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, Woolwell is better served than 81% of towns in England. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Woolwell are served by secondary schools including Notre Dame RC School (0.9 miles) and Tor Bridge High (1.3 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Woolwell's Local Authority has 103 schools educating 39,211 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Woolwell among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Woolwell is under a mile from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Local treatment availability around Woolwell
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Woolwell itself. The nearest recorded are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about a mile away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 4 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 17 miles away.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Belliver, Bickleigh Down, Glenholt, Widewell, Derriford, and Estover follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Woolwell at a glance
Bickleigh Down is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Woolwell.
All Orthodontic Options in Woolwell Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Woolwell has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Woolwell
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Woolwell — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Woolwell
Many people in Woolwell delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Woolwell — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Woolwell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Woolwell
This part of the page places Woolwell, Devon in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Belliver, Bickleigh Down, Glenholt, Widewell, Derriford, and Estover may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Woolwell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Woolwell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Woolwell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Woolwell is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 1.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Meavy Way Dental Practice (1.8 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Woolwell?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Woolwell, 14 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Woolwell?
The nearest practice to Woolwell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 1.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (1.8 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (1.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Woolwell, Devon?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Woolwell, 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.