Expert Smile
344A Torquay Rd, Paignton TQ3 2DQ, UK, Torquay TQ3 2DQ
5.0 (130 reviews)
About This Practice
Expert Smile is an orthodontic practice in Paignton. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic in Paignton (under a mile away), South Devon Dental in Torquay (about 1 mile away), and Parkhill Dental in Torquay (about 2 miles away). This is one of 2 practices on our Paignton register. Treatments offered include Invisalign, Clear Aligners, and Retainers. Patients have rated this practice 5.0/5 across 130 reviews. The practice address is 344A Torquay Rd, Paignton TQ3 2DQ, UK, postcode TQ3 2DQ. Its 5.0 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 5.0 across the practices we track in Paignton. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. On-site parking is reported to be available. Remote or virtual consultations are reported to be available before an in-person visit. Finance or monthly payment plans are reported to be available for private treatment. This practice is reported to offer a free consultation or smile assessment for new patients. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment.
Expert Smile at a Glance
| Address | 344A Torquay Rd, Paignton TQ3 2DQ, UK, Paignton, TQ3 2DQ |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, Retainers |
| Public rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 130 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic, Paignton — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Expert Smile
Expert Smile sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,560 residents, 5.2% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families here are closest to Paignton Academy (1.8 miles). Patients here can choose from 6 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Its public rating is the highest of the 6 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 24 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,560 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 25.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Paignton Academy (1.8 miles); Torquay Boys' Grammar School (1.9 miles); Torquay Girls' Grammar School (2.0 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (2 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 6 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth (about 24 miles) |
| Residents in TQ3 | 9,014 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in TQ3 | 17.5% |
| Residents per square kilometre in TQ3 | 5,404 |
NHS Orthodontics in Paignton
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.
Expert Smile 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 Expert Smile on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Expert Smile | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic, Paignton | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (99) |
| South Devon Dental, Torquay | 1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (820) |
| Parkhill Dental, Torquay | 1.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (306) |
| Ocean Orthodontic Clinic, Cockington | 2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (534) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC, Torquay | 2.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Torbay Hospital, Torquay | 2.4 miles north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.9 (386) |
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