About This Practice
Dental 397 is an orthodontic practice in Exeter. Dental 397 is one of 12 orthodontic practices we track in Exeter. This is a private orthodontic practice. The practice has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 166 reviews. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Its 4.9 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.9 across the practices we track in Exeter. On-site parking and wheelchair access are both reported to be available. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Dental House Exeter in Exeter (under a mile away), Inspired Dental Care in Exeter (under a mile away), and Centre for Womens Health in Exeter (about 1 mile away). The practice address is 397 Topsham Rd, Exeter EX2 6HD, UK, postcode EX2 6HD.
Dental 397 at a Glance
| Address | 397 Topsham Rd, Exeter EX2 6HD, UK, Exeter, EX2 6HD |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Devon Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 166 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Dental House Exeter, Exeter — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Dental 397
Around Dental 397 the 2021 Census counts 1,342 residents, with 7.5% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. The nearest secondary school is Isca Academy, 0.8 miles away. Within three miles there are 13 other orthodontic practices on our register. By public rating it is 4th of 14 rated practices within three miles. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 33 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,342 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 26.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Isca Academy (0.8 miles); St Peter's Church of England Aided School (1.3 miles); Matford Brook Academy (1.7 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 13 (2 offer NHS, 5 list clear aligners, 4 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 4th of 14 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth (about 33 miles) |
| Residents in EX2 | 9,170 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in EX2 | 22.4% |
| Residents per square kilometre in EX2 | 3,167 |
NHS Orthodontics in Exeter
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board.
Dental 397 is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Dental 397 on our register: 1 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Dental House Exeter, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Dental 397 | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental House Exeter, Exeter | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 5.0 (110) |
| Inspired Dental Care, Exeter | under a mile north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.7 (219) |
| Centre for Womens Health, Exeter | 1.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.1 (33) |
| Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham | 1.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (5) |
| The Whyte House Dental Group, Topsham | 1.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (409) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access Centre, Exeter | 1.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.9 (26) |
Practice information is compiled from official public sources and practice websites. CQC records are acknowledged under the Open Government Licence where applicable. This listing is informational and is not a clinical endorsement.
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