--- title: "Orthodontists in Torquay | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/torquay description: "Compare 4 orthodontic practices in Torquay, 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 Torquay Compare 4 orthodontic practices in Torquay, Borough of Torbay by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Torquay](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/torquay) ## Compare Orthodontists in Torquay 4 practices are on our register for Torquay. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ocean-orthodontic-clinic-3) TQ2 7EG | Not listed | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Parkhill Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/parkhill-dental) | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (306 reviews) | Under a mile | | [South Devon Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/south-devon-dental) | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Torbay Hospital](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/torbay-hospital) | Not listed | Private | 3.9 (386 reviews) | 2 miles | ## Torquay 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 | 65,388 | | Residents under 16 | 12% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,988 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 36.7% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 46.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 4,578 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 28.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England | | Access within Borough of Torbay | 4th closest to an orthodontic practice of 28 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.4% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Torbay | | Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 26 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | The Spires College — 1.1 miles Torquay Academy — 1.5 miles Torquay Girls' Grammar School — 1.6 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,772 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 [Ellacombe](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ellacombe) [Torre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/torre) [Livermead](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/livermead) [Plainmoor](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/plainmoor) [Babbacombe](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/babbacombe) [St Marychurch](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/st-marychurch) [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 Torquay How many orthodontists are there in Torquay? There are 4 orthodontic practices on our register for Torquay, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Torquay offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Torquay: OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Torquay has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, South Devon Dental has the highest average rating on our register for Torquay: 5.0 from 820 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. 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 Torquay | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/torquay](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/torquay) ## 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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