Orthodontic practices near EX33
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of EX33; 9 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, 5.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 5.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 5.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 5.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple | 6.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 6.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 6.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 6.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 6.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to EX33 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnstaple, 5.1 miles south-east; the next are Bideford (6.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple | 7 | 5.1 miles south-east |
| Bideford | 1 | 6.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of EX33
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), 6.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 6.5 miles south-east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 5.2 miles south-east |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) | 6.8 miles south |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 4.6 (27 reviews) | 5.1 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 EX33
The nearest practice to EX33 is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, 5.1 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 11.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (6.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around EX33 list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around EX33 are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, 5.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from EX33 to Pure Dental Centre is roughly 10 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 130 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 14.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
EX33 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 8,201 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 25.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 195 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Braunton Academy — 1.2 miles Pilton Community College — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 828 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 5 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 7 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 11 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | EX34, EX31, EX39, EX32, EX38, EX37, EX19, EX21 |
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 EX33
People searching from EX33 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. 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 EX33 is Lobb.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near EX33
Where is the nearest orthodontist to EX33?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to EX33 is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 5.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (5.2 miles) and Trinity Dental Centre (5.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near EX33?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of EX33, 9 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barnstaple, 5.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near EX33?
The nearest practice to EX33 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 5.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (5.2 miles) and Next Wave Dental (6.5 miles).
Which places are in or near the EX33 postcode district?
Places in or next to EX33 include Lobb, Braunton, North Buckland, Saunton, Middle Winsham, Wrafton, Georgeham and Boode.
How do I find an orthodontist near the EX33 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Lobb, Devon, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near EX33?
Timescales usually run one to two years, driven by case complexity rather than location.
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.