Orthodontic practices near Yondertown
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Yondertown; 14 practices within 10 and 29 practices within 20. The closest is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 6.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilertsen Dental Care, PlymouthPlymouth | 6.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Plymouth OrthodonticsPlymouth | 6.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Crownhill Dental Practice - PlymouthPlymouth | 6.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Meavy Way Dental PracticePlymouth | 6.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (238 reviews) |
| Hartley Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 6.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (174 reviews) |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 7.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Dental & Implant CentrePlymouth | 7.1 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 7.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Yondertown with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Plymouth, 6.1 miles west; the next are Saltash (9.0 miles west) and Ashburton (12.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 13 | 6.1 miles west |
| Saltash | 1 | 9.0 miles west |
| Ashburton | 2 | 12.2 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 13.1 miles east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 17.4 miles east |
| Torquay | 4 | 18.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Yondertown
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), 18.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 18.1 miles east |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 18.5 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 18.7 miles east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 18.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Yondertown 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 | 12.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,122 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 21 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 419th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ivybridge Community College — 3.0 miles Plympton Academy — 3.5 miles Hele's School — 3.9 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 — 9 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 12 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, 29 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 Yondertown
The nearest practice to Yondertown is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 6.1 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 29.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clark House Dental (7.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Hartley Dental Plymouth (6.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Yondertown list clear aligners, the nearest 6.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Yondertown are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, 6.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Yondertown 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 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 6.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Yondertown
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Yondertown, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Yondertown itself or elsewhere in Devon.
Local context for Yondertown
The nearest other location we cover is Cornwood, around 1 km to the north-east.
Compare nearby areas
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Cornwood, Lee Mill, Lee Mill Bridge, Sparkwell Village, Venton, and Lee Mill Industrial Estate may also help.
Useful local orthodontic context for Yondertown
There is no orthodontist on our records in Yondertown itself. The closest on record are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 6 miles away; Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash, about 9 miles away; and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton, about 12 miles away.
What official data says about Yondertown
Yondertown is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Yondertown has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.5% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,122 residents in the neighbourhood around Yondertown, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Yondertown 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. The closest secondary schools to Yondertown are Ivybridge Community College (3.0 miles) and Plympton Academy (3.5 miles). Yondertown sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Yondertown is about 6 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Yondertown
Many people in Yondertown 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Yondertown
Every case in Yondertown follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Yondertown
The orthodontic landscape in Yondertown offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
How to Choose in Yondertown
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 Yondertown practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Yondertown. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Yondertown
These local links are here for anyone comparing Yondertown, Devon against nearby alternatives. This page links onward to Cornwood, Lee Mill, Lee Mill Bridge, Sparkwell Village, Venton, and Lee Mill Industrial Estate for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Yondertown
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Yondertown often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Yondertown?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Yondertown is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 6.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Plymouth Orthodontics (6.6 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Yondertown?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Yondertown, 14 practices within 10 miles and 29 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Plymouth, 6.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Yondertown?
The nearest practice to Yondertown that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, about 6.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include Plymouth Orthodontics (6.6 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (6.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Yondertown, Devon?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Yondertown, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.