--- title: "Orthodontists in Paignton | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/paignton description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Paignton, Borough of Torbay: 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 Paignton Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Paignton, Borough of Torbay by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Paignton](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/paignton) ## Compare Orthodontists in Paignton 2 practices are on our register for Paignton. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Expert Smile](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/expert-smile) TQ3 2DQ | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 5.0 (130 reviews) | Under a mile | | [GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/greentree-dental-implant-clinic) TQ4 5BP | Clear Aligners | Private | 4.9 (99 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Paignton at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Torbay | | 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: Further from a major town or city | | Deprivation | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 49,886 | | Residents under 16 | 20.3% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,524 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 30.9% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 23.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 6,278 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 22.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England | | Access within Borough of Torbay | 2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 28 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Torbay | | Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 24 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Paignton Academy — 1.0 miles Torquay Boys' Grammar School — 2.6 miles Torquay Girls' Grammar School — 2.7 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,713 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 45 schools, 19,593 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 [Shorton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/shorton) [Cockington](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cockington) [Tweenaways](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/tweenaways) [Livermead](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/livermead) [Goodrington](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/goodrington) [Collaton St Mary](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/collaton-st-mary) [All Areas in Borough of Torbay](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/borough-of-torbay) 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 Paignton How many orthodontists are there in Paignton? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Paignton. Which orthodontist in Paignton has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Expert Smile has the highest average rating on our register for Paignton: 5.0 from 130 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. 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. 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