Orthodontic practices near TQ10
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of TQ10; 4 practices within 10 and 31 practices within 20. The closest is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 6.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 6.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 6.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 7.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 7.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 11.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 11.3 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 11.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| AirlocumDartmouth | 11.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (92 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to TQ10 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Totnes, 6.2 miles east; the next are Ashburton (7.1 miles north-east) and Dartmouth (11.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Totnes | 2 | 6.2 miles east |
| Ashburton | 2 | 7.1 miles north-east |
| Dartmouth | 2 | 11.3 miles south-east |
| Torquay | 1 | 11.3 miles east |
| Paignton | 1 | 11.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of TQ10
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is South Devon Dental in Torquay (5.0 from 820 reviews), 11.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 11.3 miles east |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 7.1 miles north-east |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 4.9 (99 reviews) | 11.5 miles east |
| AirlocumDartmouth | 4.9 (92 reviews) | 11.9 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 TQ10
From TQ10 the nearest practice is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 6.2 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. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 31.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 5 of the practices around TQ10 list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around TQ10 are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, 6.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 12 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from TQ10 to Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
TQ10 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Hams |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 12.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 10,051 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 25.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 47 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ivybridge Community College — 4.4 miles King Edward VI Community College — 5.8 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses, Totnes — 6 miles Moor Dental & Implant Clinic, Ashburton — 7 miles Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic, Dartmouth — 11 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 31 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | TQ11, PL21, TQ9, TQ7, TQ8, TQ13, PL8, PL7 |
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 TQ10
People searching from TQ10 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for TQ10 is South Brent.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near TQ10
Where is the nearest orthodontist to TQ10?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to TQ10 is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 6.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (6.5 miles) and Moor Dental & Implant Clinic (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near TQ10?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of TQ10, 4 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Totnes, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near TQ10?
The nearest practice to TQ10 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses in Totnes, about 6.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (6.5 miles) and Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (7.3 miles).
Which places are in or near the TQ10 postcode district?
Places in or next to TQ10 include South Brent, Aish, Avonwick, Didworthy, Harbourneford, Cheston, Wrangaton and North Huish.
How do I find an orthodontist near the TQ10 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for South Brent, Devon, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near TQ10?
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.