Orthodontic practices near Yelverton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Yelverton; 14 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 5.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 5.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 6.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 6.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Transit Way Dental & Implant ClinicPlymouth | 6.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (70 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 7.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 7.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 7.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 7.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Yelverton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 5.7 miles south; the next are Saltash (7.3 miles south-west) and Ashburton (14.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 5.7 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 7.3 miles south-west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 14.3 miles east |
| Totnes | 2 | 17.7 miles east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 21.1 miles east |
| Cockington | 1 | 22.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Yelverton
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), 8.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 8.0 miles south |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 7.3 miles south-west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 8.0 miles south-west |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 14.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Yelverton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Devon |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 3,627 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,819 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 19.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 146 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 | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 397th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tavistock College — 4.8 miles Notre Dame RC School — 5.1 miles Tor Bridge High — 5.5 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — 6 miles Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence, Saltash — 7 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 14 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, 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 Yelverton
The nearest practice to Yelverton is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 5.7 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 18.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (7.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (7.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Yelverton list clear aligners, the nearest 5.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Yelverton are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 5.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Yelverton to Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Yelverton
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Orthodontist in Yelverton: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Yelverton. It is relevant to searches focused on both Yelverton and the wider Devon area. Yelverton — a small town with a population of around 3,627 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Yelverton
Yelverton — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Yelverton has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.5% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Yelverton, 6.9% of the 1,819 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Yelverton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Yelverton attend schools such as Tavistock College (4.8 miles) and Notre Dame RC School (5.1 miles). National deprivation data ranks Yelverton among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Yelverton is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 5 miles away.
Widen your local search
Nearby location pages including Axtown, Hoo Meavy, Meavy, Clearbrook, Dousland, and Roborough Down can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Yelverton in numbers
With a population of roughly 3,627, Yelverton is a small town within Devon. Just around 1 km west, Axtown is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local provider signals in Yelverton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Yelverton. The nearest we do hold are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 6 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 7 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 14 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Yelverton
Patients in Yelverton have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Yelverton — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Yelverton. Yelverton is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Yelverton has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.5% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Yelverton, 6.9% of the 1,819 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Yelverton; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Yelverton are Tavistock College (4.8 miles) and Notre Dame RC School (5.1 miles). National deprivation data ranks Yelverton among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Yelverton is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 5 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Yelverton. The closest on record are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 6 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 7 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 14 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
The Orthodontic Journey in Yelverton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Yelverton helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Yelverton
- 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 Yelverton
Provision in Yelverton varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Yelverton sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.5% of Yelverton's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,819 residents in Yelverton's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Yelverton 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. Secondary-age pupils near Yelverton attend schools such as Tavistock College (4.8 miles) and Notre Dame RC School (5.1 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Yelverton sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Yelverton is about 5 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Yelverton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Yelverton
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Yelverton, Devon within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Axtown, Hoo Meavy, Meavy, Clearbrook, Dousland, and Roborough Down.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Yelverton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Yelverton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Yelverton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Yelverton is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 5.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Meavy Way Dental Practice (6.1 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (6.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Yelverton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Yelverton, 14 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 5.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Yelverton?
The nearest practice to Yelverton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 5.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include Meavy Way Dental Practice (6.1 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (6.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Yelverton, 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 Yelverton, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.