About This Practice
Parkhill Dental is an orthodontic practice based in Torquay, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. Its 4.8 rating is above the review-weighted average of 4.7 across the practices we track in Torquay. The practice address is 3 Parkhill Rd, Torquay TQ1 2AL, UK. Patients have rated this practice 4.8/5 across 306 reviews. We currently track 4 orthodontic practices in Torquay, including this one. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Expert Smile in Paignton (about 2 miles away), Torbay Hospital in Torquay (about 2 miles away), and Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington (about 2 miles away).
Parkhill Dental at a Glance
| Address | 3 Parkhill Rd, Torquay TQ1 2AL, UK, Torquay |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4.8 out of 5 from 306 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Expert Smile, Paignton — 1.8 miles |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Parkhill Dental
Around Parkhill Dental the 2021 Census counts 1,696 residents, with 2.9% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. The nearest secondary school is The Spires College, 1.0 miles away. Within three miles there are 6 other orthodontic practices on our register. By public rating it is 5th of 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 26 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,696 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 2.9% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 4.4% aged 16 to 24 and 25.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Spires College (1.0 miles); Torquay Academy (1.6 miles); St Cuthbert Mayne School (1.7 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (2 offer NHS, 3 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 5th of 6 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth (about 26 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Torquay
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.
Parkhill Dental 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 Parkhill Dental on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Expert Smile, 1.8 miles away.
| Practice | From Parkhill Dental | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Smile, Paignton | 1.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 5.0 (130) |
| Torbay Hospital, Torquay | 2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.9 (386) |
| Ocean Orthodontic Clinic, Cockington | 2.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (534) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC, Torquay | 2.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic, Paignton | 2.6 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (99) |
| South Devon Dental, Torquay | 2.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (820) |
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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