Orthodontic practices near EX11
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of EX11; 9 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 7.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 7.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Devon Teeth straightening ClinicTopsham | 8.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| The Whyte House Dental GroupTopsham | 8.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (409 reviews) |
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 9.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 9.5 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
| Dental 397Exeter | 9.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (166 reviews) |
| Centre for Womens HealthExeter | 9.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.1 (33 reviews) |
| Exeter NHS Dental Access CentreExeter | 9.9 miles west | – | – | – | 3.9 (26 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to EX11 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Budleigh Salterton, 7.6 miles south; the next are Topsham (8.9 miles south-west) and Exeter (9.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 7.6 miles south |
| Topsham | 2 | 8.9 miles south-west |
| Exeter | 5 | 9.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of EX11
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental House Exeter (5.0 from 110 reviews), 9.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 9.5 miles west |
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 4.9 (204 reviews) | 7.6 miles south |
| Dental 397Exeter | 4.9 (166 reviews) | 9.5 miles west |
| The Whyte House Dental GroupTopsham | 4.8 (409 reviews) | 8.9 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from EX11
The nearest practice to EX11 is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 7.6 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 21.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Inspired Dental Care (9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 3 of the practices around EX11 list clear aligners, the nearest 7.6 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around EX11 are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, 9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from EX11 to Ashbury Dental Care is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
EX11 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East Devon |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 6,828 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 175 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | The King's School — 0.3 miles Sidmouth College — 4.2 miles Cranbrook Education Campus — 4.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,097 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ashbury Dental Care, Budleigh Salterton — 8 miles Devon Teeth straightening Clinic, Topsham — 9 miles Inspired Dental Care, Exeter — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 21 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | EX10, EX9, EX14, EX15, EX5, EX8, EX3, EX24 |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Teeth straightening near EX11
Patients in the EX11 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for EX11 is Wiggaton.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near EX11
Where is the nearest orthodontist to EX11?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to EX11 is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 7.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Devon Teeth straightening Clinic (8.9 miles) and The Whyte House Dental Group (8.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near EX11?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of EX11, 9 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Budleigh Salterton, 7.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near EX11?
The nearest practice to EX11 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 9.0 miles to the west.
Which places are in or near the EX11 postcode district?
Places in or next to EX11 include Wiggaton, Ottery St Mary, Taleford, Fairmile, Metcombe, Tipton Saint John, Harpford and Alfington.
How do I find an orthodontist near the EX11 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Wiggaton, Devon, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
What affects orthodontic cost near EX11?
Cost depends on complexity, appliance type, how much movement is needed, and what the fee includes (refinements, retainers).
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.