Orthodontic practices near EX19
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of EX19; 1 practice within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 8.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 8.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 12.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 13.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 13.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 13.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 13.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 13.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 13.5 miles north | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to EX19 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 8.0 miles north-west; the next are South Molton (12.0 miles north-east) and Bideford (13.1 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 8.0 miles north-west |
| South Molton | 1 | 12.0 miles north-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 13.1 miles north-west |
| Barnstaple | 4 | 13.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of EX19
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Next Wave Dental in Barnstaple (5.0 from 66 reviews), 13.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 13.4 miles north |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 8.0 miles north-west |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 12.0 miles north-east |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) | 13.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from EX19
The nearest practice to EX19 is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 8 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 11.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (13.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around EX19 list clear aligners, the nearest 13.4 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 EX19 are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from EX19 to Torrington Dental Practice is roughly 20 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 210 to 420 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £190 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
EX19 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torridge |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,717 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 19.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 36 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 32 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 8 miles Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 12 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 11 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | EX37, EX18, EX20, EX38, EX32, EX21, EX31, EX36 |
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.
Orthodontic research around EX19
Patients in the EX19 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 EX19 is Dolton.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near EX19
Where is the nearest orthodontist to EX19?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to EX19 is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 8.0 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Whitehall Dental Practice (12.0 miles) and The Quay Dental Practice (13.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near EX19?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of EX19, 1 practice within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 8.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near EX19?
The nearest practice to EX19 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 8.0 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Queen Annes Dental Practice (13.1 miles) and Litchdon Medical Centre (13.4 miles).
Which places are in or near the EX19 postcode district?
Places in or next to EX19 include Dolton, Iddesleigh, Dowland, Iddlecott, Monkokehampton, Meeth, Roborough and Beaford.
How do I find an orthodontist near the EX19 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Dolton, Devon, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near EX19?
Yes — availability isn't limited by postcode, and patients around Dolton, Devon can start an assessment today.
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.