Orthodontic practices near EX20
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of EX20; 4 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 14.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 14.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 19.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 20.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 20.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 20.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 20.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 21.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 21.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to EX20 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Torrington, 14.9 miles north; the next are South Molton (19.8 miles north-east) and Ashburton (20.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 1 | 14.9 miles north |
| South Molton | 1 | 19.8 miles north-east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 20.0 miles south-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 20.1 miles north-west |
| Exeter | 2 | 21.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of EX20
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Moor Dental & Implant Clinic in Ashburton (4.9 from 603 reviews), 20.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 20.0 miles south-east |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 14.9 miles north |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 19.8 miles north-east |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 4.8 (243 reviews) | 20.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from EX20
From EX20 the nearest practice is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 14.9 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 4 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (20.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 4 of the practices around EX20 list clear aligners, the nearest 20 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 EX20 are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 14.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from EX20 to Torrington Dental Practice is roughly 35 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 390 to 770 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £175 to £345 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 230 to 390 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 16.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
EX20 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 6,860 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 | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 53 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Okehampton College — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,066 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 15 miles Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 20 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 4 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | EX19, EX21, EX18, EX38, EX37, PL19, PL20, PL16 |
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.
Starting your orthodontic search in EX20
A typical orthodontic search around EX20 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for EX20 is Folly Gate.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near EX20
Where is the nearest orthodontist to EX20?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to EX20 is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 14.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Whitehall Dental Practice (19.8 miles) and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic (20.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near EX20?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of EX20, 0 practices within 10 miles and 4 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 14.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near EX20?
The nearest practice to EX20 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 14.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (20.0 miles) and Queen Annes Dental Practice (20.2 miles).
Which places are in or near the EX20 postcode district?
Places in or next to EX20 include Folly Gate, Inwardleigh, Jacobstowe, Thorndon Cross, Monkokehampton, Hatherleigh, Sourton and Bridestowe.
How do I find an orthodontist near the EX20 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Folly Gate, Devon, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
What affects orthodontic cost near EX20?
Treatment type, case complexity, bite correction, brace or aligner choice, refinements, retainers and clinic pricing all affect the final cost.
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.