Orthodontic practices near Wrangaton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Wrangaton; 4 practices within 10 and 30 practices within 20. The closest is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 7.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 7.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 8.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 8.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 8.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 11.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 11.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 12.0 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 12.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wrangaton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Totnes, 7.9 miles east; the next are Ashburton (8.6 miles north-east) and Plymouth (11.4 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Totnes | 2 | 7.9 miles east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 8.6 miles north-east |
| Plymouth | 13 | 11.4 miles west |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 12.3 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 12.9 miles east |
| Paignton | 2 | 13.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Wrangaton
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), 12.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 12.9 miles east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 14.0 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 13.7 miles east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 13.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wrangaton 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,454 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 29.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 70 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 538th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ivybridge Community College — 2.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 2,262 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes — 8 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 9 miles Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 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 |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 3 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 Wrangaton
The nearest practice to Wrangaton is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 7.9 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.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clark House Dental (12.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (12 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Wrangaton list clear aligners, the nearest 7.9 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 Wrangaton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 7.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 11 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Wrangaton to Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses is roughly 20 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 210 to 410 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wrangaton
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Orthodontist in Wrangaton: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Wrangaton, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Wrangaton or another part of Devon.
Area profile for Wrangaton
Officially, Wrangaton is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18.1% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,454 residents in the neighbourhood around Wrangaton, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Wrangaton; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Wrangaton are served by secondary schools including Ivybridge Community College (2.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Wrangaton is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Wrangaton is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Continue your local research
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Local provider signals in Wrangaton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Wrangaton. The closest on record are Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 8 miles away; Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 9 miles away; and Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 11 miles away.
Where Wrangaton sits locally
Just under 1 km north, Cheston is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Wrangaton
Many people in Wrangaton delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. 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 Wrangaton — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Wrangaton
Patients in Wrangaton have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Wrangaton
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 Wrangaton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wrangaton
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wrangaton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wrangaton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wrangaton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wrangaton is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 7.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (8.1 miles) and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic (8.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wrangaton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Wrangaton, 4 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Totnes, 7.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wrangaton?
The nearest practice to Wrangaton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 7.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (8.1 miles) and Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (8.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wrangaton, 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 Wrangaton, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.