--- title: "Expert Smile | Orthodontist in Paignton" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/expert-smile description: "Expert Smile is an orthodontic practice in Paignton. Rated 5.0/5 from 130 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Expert Smile 344A Torquay Rd, Paignton TQ3 2DQ, UK, [Torquay](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/paignton) TQ3 2DQ 5.0 (130 reviews) Clear Aligners Invisalign Retainers [01803 220006](tel:01803 220006) [Visit Website](https://www.expertsmile.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2915365053492370685&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:605a7baede844d278b89dc95ae0a9123@sentry-next.wixpress.com) ## 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 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## 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 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the TQ3 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/tq3) ## 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. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Expert Smile offer NHS treatment? Expert Smile offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does Expert Smile offer? Expert Smile offers Invisalign, Clear Aligners, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Expert Smile offer payment plans? Expert Smile is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Can I get a remote consultation with Expert Smile? Expert Smile is reported to offer remote or virtual consultations before an in-person visit. Confirm availability directly with the practice. Does Expert Smile offer a free consultation? Expert Smile is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Is Expert Smile accessible? Expert Smile is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Expert Smile located? Expert Smile is located in Torquay. How many orthodontists are there in Paignton? We currently track 2 orthodontic practices in Paignton, of which Expert Smile is one. What other orthodontists are near Expert Smile? The nearest other practices on our register are GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic (Paignton, under a mile away), South Devon Dental (Torquay, about 1 mile away), and Parkhill Dental (Torquay, about 2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Expert Smile, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Expert Smile on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Torquay View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/paignton) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [Retainers after treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/retainers) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [About remote orthodontic assessments View](https://virtualconsultant.online/clinicians/features/remote-assessments) [Understanding an orthodontic quote View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontic-quote-without-visiting) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## 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](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/greentree-dental-implant-clinic), Paignton | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (99) | | [South Devon Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/south-devon-dental), Torquay | 1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (820) | | [Parkhill Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/parkhill-dental), Torquay | 1.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (306) | | [Ocean Orthodontic Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ocean-orthodontic-clinic-2), Cockington | 2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (534) | | [OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ocean-orthodontic-clinic-3), Torquay | 2.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Torbay Hospital](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/torbay-hospital), Torquay | 2.4 miles north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.9 (386) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Expert Smile. [GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic — Paignton (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/greentree-dental-implant-clinic) [South Devon Dental — Torquay (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/south-devon-dental) [Parkhill Dental — Torquay (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/parkhill-dental) [Ocean Orthodontic Clinic — Cockington (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ocean-orthodontic-clinic-2) [OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC — Torquay (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ocean-orthodontic-clinic-3) [Torbay Hospital — Torquay (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/torbay-hospital) [Compare All Orthodontists in Paignton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/paignton) ### Not sure which practice to choose? Get a free remote orthodontic assessment — our clinicians review your photos and recommend the best treatment. 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