Orthodontic practices near Yeoford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Yeoford; 6 practices within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 9.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 9.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 9.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 9.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 9.6 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
| The Exeter Dental CentreExeter | 9.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (510 reviews) |
| Just Smile DentalExeter | 9.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 10.2 miles east | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
| Barnstaple Health CentreExeter | 10.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.4 (58 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Yeoford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Exeter, 9.2 miles south-east; the next are Topsham (13.3 miles south-east) and South Molton (16.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 12 | 9.2 miles south-east |
| Topsham | 2 | 13.3 miles south-east |
| South Molton | 1 | 16.9 miles north |
| Exmouth | 2 | 17.7 miles south-east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 17.9 miles south-east |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 18.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Yeoford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 18.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 18.1 miles south |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 18.2 miles south |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 5.0 (462 reviews) | 9.6 miles east |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 11.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Yeoford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mid 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 19.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,562 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 30.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 68 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 627th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth's — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,096 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Exeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter — 9 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 13 miles Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 17 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 | 6 within 10 miles, 23 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 Yeoford
From Yeoford the nearest practice is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 9.2 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 23.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (11.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Yeoford list clear aligners, the nearest 9.2 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 Yeoford are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, 9.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Yeoford to Exeter Orthodontic Practice 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 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Yeoford
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Yeoford, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Devon.
Practice signals around Yeoford
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Yeoford. The nearest we do hold are Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 9 miles away; Devon Teeth straightening Clinic in Topsham, about 13 miles away; and Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 17 miles away.
Area profile for Yeoford
ONS classifies Yeoford as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Yeoford falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19.6% of Yeoford's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Yeoford, 8.5% of the 2,562 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 Yeoford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Yeoford are Queen Elizabeth's (2.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Yeoford's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Yeoford is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 30 miles away.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Colebrooke, Penstone, Neopardy, Woodland Head, Copplestone, and Newbuildings as well as this one.
Yeoford in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Colebrooke, around 1 km to the north-west.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Yeoford
Many people in Yeoford delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Yeoford
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Yeoford
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Yeoford. Yeoford is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Yeoford's under-16 share sits at 19.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,562 residents in the neighbourhood around Yeoford, 8.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Yeoford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Yeoford are Queen Elizabeth's (2.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Yeoford's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Yeoford is about 30 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Yeoford
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Yeoford can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Yeoford
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 Yeoford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Yeoford
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Yeoford, Devon alone. Nearby pages covering Colebrooke, Penstone, Neopardy, Woodland Head, Copplestone, and Newbuildings may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Yeoford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Yeoford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Yeoford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Yeoford is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 9.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Contemporary Dental (9.2 miles) and Life Dental & Wellbeing (9.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Yeoford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Yeoford, 6 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Exeter, 9.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Yeoford?
The nearest practice to Yeoford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Exeter Orthodontic Practice, about 9.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (11.7 miles) and Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (17.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Yeoford, 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 Yeoford, Devon?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.