Orthodontic practices near Yealmbridge
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Yealmbridge; 14 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Plymouth Orthodontics, 6.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 6.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 6.7 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Plymouth City Centre Dental PracticePlymouth | 6.7 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (181 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 6.7 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 6.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 6.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Clark House DentalPlymouth | 6.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (45 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 7.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Yealmbridge with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 6.6 miles north-west; the next are Saltash (9.4 miles north-west) and Totnes (14.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 6.6 miles north-west |
| Saltash | 1 | 9.4 miles north-west |
| Totnes | 2 | 14.7 miles north-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 15.4 miles north-east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 17.3 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 19.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Yealmbridge
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), 19.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 19.4 miles east |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 6.7 miles west |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 9.4 miles north-west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 8.2 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Yealmbridge 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,418 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 143 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 452nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Coombe Dean School — 3.8 miles Plympton Academy — 3.8 miles Plymstock School — 4.4 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Plymouth Orthodontics, Plymouth — 7 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 9 miles Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes — 15 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 | 14 within 10 miles, 22 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 4 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 Yealmbridge
The nearest practice to Yealmbridge is Plymouth Orthodontics, 6.6 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 14 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clark House Dental (6.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (6.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Yealmbridge list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Yealmbridge are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Plymouth Orthodontics, 6.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Yealmbridge to Plymouth Orthodontics 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Yealmbridge
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Orthodontist in Yealmbridge: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Yealmbridge keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It connects local orthodontic research in Yealmbridge with the wider Devon area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Yealmbridge
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Yealmbridge itself. The nearest recorded are Plymouth Orthodontics, about 7 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 9 miles away; and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 15 miles away.
More local pages to browse
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Yealmpton, Smithaleigh, Battisborough Cross, Membland, Venton, and Holbeton.
Area profile for Yealmbridge
By ONS classification, Yealmbridge falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Yealmbridge. 18.1% of Yealmbridge's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 2,418 residents in Yealmbridge's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Yealmbridge has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Yealmbridge attend schools such as Coombe Dean School (3.8 miles) and Plympton Academy (3.8 miles). Yealmbridge falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Yealmbridge is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 7 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Where Yealmbridge sits locally
Yealmpton is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Yealmbridge.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Yealmbridge
Starting orthodontic treatment in Yealmbridge can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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
Every case in Yealmbridge follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Yealmbridge Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Yealmbridge has the full spectrum of options. 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.
How to Choose in Yealmbridge
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Yealmbridge practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Yealmbridge. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Yealmbridge
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Yealmbridge, Devon. Other local pages worth browsing include Yealmpton, Smithaleigh, Battisborough Cross, Membland, Venton, and Holbeton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Yealmbridge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Yealmbridge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Yealmbridge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Yealmbridge is Plymouth Orthodontics, about 6.6 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Dental & Implant Centre (6.7 miles) and Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Yealmbridge?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Yealmbridge, 14 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Yealmbridge?
The nearest practice to Yealmbridge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Orthodontics, about 6.6 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth (6.9 miles) and Clark House Dental (6.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Yealmbridge, Devon?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Yealmbridge, Devon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.