--- title: "Orthodontists in Exeter, Devon | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/exeter description: "Compare 12 orthodontic practices in Exeter, 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 Exeter Compare 12 orthodontic practices in Exeter, Devon by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Exeter](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/exeter) ## Compare Orthodontists in Exeter 12 practices are on our register for Exeter. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Barnstaple Health Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/barnstaple-health-centre) | Not listed | Private | 4.4 (58 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Centre for Womens Health](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/centre-for-womens-health) | Not listed | Private | 4.1 (33 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Contemporary Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/contemporary-dental) | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 4.9 (353 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Dental 397](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-397) EX2 6HD | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (166 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Dental House Exeter](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-house-exeter) | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Exeter Advanced Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/exeter-advanced-dentistry) | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (462 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Exeter NHS Dental Access Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/exeter-nhs-dental-access-centre) | Not listed | Private | 3.9 (26 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Exeter Orthodontic Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/exeter-orthodontic-practice) EX4 4JA | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, NHS Braces, Retainers | NHS and private | 4.9 (202 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Inspired Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/inspired-dental-care) EX2 5AZ | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.7 (219 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Just Smile Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/just-smile-dental) | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (139 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Life Dental & Wellbeing](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/life-dental-wellbeing) | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 4.9 (561 reviews) | Under a mile | | [The Exeter Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-exeter-dental-centre) | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (510 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Exeter at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Exeter | | 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 130,709 | | Residents under 16 | 7.4% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,354 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 | 29.4% aged 16 to 24 and 37.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 65.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 7,146 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 28.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England | | Access within Devon | 15th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% 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 — 33 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | West Exe School — 1.0 miles Isca Academy — 1.2 miles Thomas Hall School — 1.7 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 5,971 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 [The Quay](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/the-quay) [Marsh Barton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/marsh-barton) [St. Thomas](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/st-thomas) [Alphington](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/alphington) [Exwick](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/exwick) [Foxhayes](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/foxhayes) [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 Exeter How many orthodontists are there in Exeter? There are 12 orthodontic practices on our register for Exeter, 2 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Exeter offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Exeter: Exeter Orthodontic Practice, Inspired Dental Care. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Exeter has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Exeter Advanced Dentistry has the highest average rating on our register for Exeter: 5.0 from 462 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Exeter? 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 Exeter, Devon | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/exeter](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/exeter) ## 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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