--- title: "Orthodontists in Dartmouth, Devon | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dartmouth description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Dartmouth, Devon: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Dartmouth Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Dartmouth, Devon by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Dartmouth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/dartmouth) ## Compare Orthodontists in Dartmouth 2 practices are on our register for Dartmouth. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Airlocum](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/airlocum) | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (92 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/fresh-dental-implant-clinic-2) TQ6 9JY | Ceramic Braces, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.4 (104 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Dartmouth at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | South Hams | | NHS dental services | NHS Devon Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city | | Deprivation | Around the England average | | Population | 5,610 | | Residents under 16 | 4.5% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,289 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 2.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 18.2% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 30.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 3,170 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 24.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices | | Access within Devon | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 2.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon | | Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 24 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Dartmouth Academy — 0.7 miles Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy — 3.3 miles Brixham College — 4.4 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 435 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Kingswear](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kingswear) [Warfleet](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/warfleet) [Sandquay](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/sandquay) [Stoke Fleming](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stoke-fleming) [Galmpton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/galmpton) [Dittisham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dittisham) [All Areas in Devon](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/devon) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Dartmouth How many orthodontists are there in Dartmouth? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Dartmouth, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Dartmouth offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Dartmouth: Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Dartmouth has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Airlocum has the highest average rating on our register for Dartmouth: 4.9 from 92 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Dartmouth? 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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Dartmouth, Devon | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dartmouth](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dartmouth) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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