Orthodontic practices near EX24
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of EX24; 26 practices within 20. The closest is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 12.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 12.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 16.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 16.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (825 reviews) |
| Victoria Road Dental Practice LtdExmouth | 16.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (809 reviews) |
| Devon Teeth straightening ClinicTopsham | 17.0 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| The Whyte House Dental GroupTopsham | 17.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (409 reviews) |
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 17.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 17.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to EX24 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Budleigh Salterton, 12.3 miles south-west; the next are Crewkerne (16.3 miles north-east) and Exmouth (16.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 12.3 miles south-west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 16.3 miles north-east |
| Exmouth | 2 | 16.3 miles south-west |
| Topsham | 2 | 17.0 miles west |
| Exeter | 1 | 17.5 miles west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 17.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of EX24
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Fairfield House Dental Surgery in Exmouth (4.9 from 825 reviews), 16.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield House Dental SurgeryExmouth | 4.9 (825 reviews) | 16.3 miles south-west |
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 4.9 (204 reviews) | 12.3 miles south-west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 17.6 miles north |
| Victoria Road Dental Practice LtdExmouth | 4.8 (809 reviews) | 16.6 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 EX24
The nearest practice to EX24 is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 12.3 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. 26 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Inspired Dental Care (17.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 4 of the practices around EX24 list clear aligners, the nearest 12.3 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 EX24 are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, 16.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from EX24 to Ashbury Dental Care is roughly 25 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 320 to 640 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £145 to £290 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 320 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
EX24 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 3,279 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 19.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 127 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Colyton Grammar School — 1.2 miles Axe Valley Academy — 5.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,083 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ashbury Dental Care, Budleigh Salterton — 12 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 16 miles Fairfield House Dental Surgery, Exmouth — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 26 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | EX12, EX13, EX14, DT7, EX10, TA20, EX11, EX9 |
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 EX24
Patients in the EX24 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for EX24 is Colyton.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near EX24
Where is the nearest orthodontist to EX24?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to EX24 is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 12.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental (16.3 miles) and Fairfield House Dental Surgery (16.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near EX24?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of EX24, 0 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Budleigh Salterton, 12.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near EX24?
The nearest practice to EX24 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd in Exmouth, about 16.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Inspired Dental Care (17.5 miles) and Wellington Dental Practice (17.6 miles).
Which places are in or near the EX24 postcode district?
Places in or next to EX24 include Colyton, Colyford, Shute, Beer, Southleigh, Axmouth, Widworthy and Hawley Bottom.
How do I find an orthodontist near the EX24 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Colyton, Devon, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near EX24?
Usually not to begin with — a remote assessment is a valid first step ahead of any clinic visit.
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.