About This Practice
South Devon Dental provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Torquay. South Devon Dental is located at 51 Palace Ave, Paignton TQ3 3EN, UK. Its 5.0 rating is above the review-weighted average of 4.7 across the practices we track in Torquay. Other practices nearby include GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic in Paignton (under a mile away), Expert Smile in Paignton (about 1 mile away), and Parkhill Dental in Torquay (about 3 miles away). 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. The practice has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 from 820 reviews.
South Devon Dental at a Glance
| Address | 51 Palace Ave, Paignton TQ3 3EN, 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 | 5.0 out of 5 from 820 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic, Paignton — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around South Devon Dental
The neighbourhood around South Devon Dental has 1,796 residents and 4.4% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to Paignton Academy (0.8 miles). Within three miles there are 5 other orthodontic practices on our register. Among the 5 rated practices within three miles, it has the top public rating. 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 | 1,796 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.4% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.4% aged 16 to 24 and 32.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Paignton Academy (0.8 miles); Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy (2.8 miles); Torquay Boys' Grammar School (2.9 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 5 (2 offer NHS, 3 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 5 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth (about 24 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.
South Devon 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 South Devon Dental on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic, under a mile away.
| Practice | From South Devon Dental | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic, Paignton | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (99) |
| Expert Smile, Paignton | 1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 5.0 (130) |
| Parkhill Dental, Torquay | 2.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (306) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC, Torquay | 2.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ocean Orthodontic Clinic, Cockington | 2.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (534) |
| Torbay Hospital, Torquay | 3.3 miles north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.9 (386) |
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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