Orthodontic practices near Yealmpton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Yealmpton; 14 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth, 6.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 6.2 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 6.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Plymouth City Centre Dental PracticePlymouth | 6.2 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (181 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 6.2 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 6.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 6.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Clark House DentalPlymouth | 6.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (45 reviews) |
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 6.7 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 Yealmpton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 6.2 miles west; the next are Saltash (9.0 miles north-west) and Totnes (15.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 6.2 miles west |
| Saltash | 1 | 9.0 miles north-west |
| Totnes | 2 | 15.1 miles north-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 15.7 miles north-east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 17.8 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 19.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Yealmpton
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), 19.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 19.8 miles east |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 6.2 miles west |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 9.0 miles north-west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 7.8 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Yealmpton 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 |
| Population | 1,677 |
| 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 | 426th 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 — 3.3 miles Plympton Academy — 3.5 miles Plymstock School — 4.0 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dental & Implant Centre, Plymouth — 6 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, 21 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 Yealmpton
From Yealmpton the nearest practice is Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth, 6.2 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 21.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clark House Dental (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (6.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Yealmpton list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 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 Yealmpton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Plymouth Orthodontics, 6.2 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 Yealmpton to Dental & Implant Centre 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 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 Yealmpton
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Orthodontist in Yealmpton: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Yealmpton understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Devon. Yealmpton — a small village with a population of around 1,677 — is covered on this page specifically.
Yealmpton in context
Yealmpton — larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Yealmpton's under-16 share sits at 18.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,418 residents in the neighbourhood around Yealmpton, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Yealmpton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Yealmpton are Coombe Dean School (3.3 miles) and Plympton Academy (3.5 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Yealmpton sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Yealmpton is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 7 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Keep exploring nearby
You can continue browsing related location pages including Yealmbridge, Membland, Smithaleigh, Venton, Battisborough Cross, and Langage if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Yealmpton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Yealmpton itself. The closest on record are Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth, about 6 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.
A quick look at Yealmpton
Yealmpton is home to around 1,677 people, classing it as a small village within Devon. Yealmbridge is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Yealmpton.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Yealmpton
Starting orthodontic treatment in Yealmpton can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Yealmpton
- 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Yealmpton
Treatment in Yealmpton runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Yealmpton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Yealmpton 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Yealmpton offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Yealmpton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Yealmpton
These links help widen your research beyond Yealmpton, Devon if you're open to travelling a little further. This page links onward to Yealmbridge, Membland, Smithaleigh, Venton, Battisborough Cross, and Langage for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Yealmpton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Yealmpton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Yealmpton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Yealmpton is Dental & Implant Centre in Plymouth, about 6.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Plymouth Orthodontics (6.2 miles) and Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Yealmpton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Yealmpton, 14 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Yealmpton?
The nearest practice to Yealmpton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Plymouth Orthodontics, about 6.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth (6.5 miles) and Clark House Dental (6.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Yealmpton, 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 Yealmpton, 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.