Orthodontic practices near TQ13
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of TQ13; 5 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 5.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Dental Centre of ExcellenceAshburton | 5.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 5.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
| Devon Square SurgeryNewton Abbot | 6.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (52 reviews) |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 6.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (533 reviews) |
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 6.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (797 reviews) |
| OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINICTorquay | 10.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 10.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (534 reviews) |
| Torbay HospitalTorquay | 10.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.9 (386 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to TQ13 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashburton, 5.6 miles south; the next are Newton Abbot (6.6 miles south-east) and Torquay (10.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | 2 | 5.6 miles south |
| Newton Abbot | 3 | 6.6 miles south-east |
| Torquay | 2 | 10.4 miles south-east |
| Cockington | 1 | 10.5 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of TQ13
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newton Abbot Dental (5.0 from 797 reviews), 6.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot DentalNewton Abbot | 5.0 (797 reviews) | 6.7 miles south-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 10.5 miles south-east |
| Devon Square Orthodontics Brace Specialists for Children and Adults Teeth StraighteningNewton Abbot | 5.0 (533 reviews) | 6.7 miles south-east |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 5.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from TQ13
The nearest practice to TQ13 is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 5.6 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 5 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 4 of the practices around TQ13 list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around TQ13 are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, 5.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 21 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from TQ13 to Devon Dental Centre of Excellence 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
TQ13 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Teignbridge |
| 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 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,414 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.2% aged 16 to 24 and 19.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 45 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 21 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | South Dartmoor Community College — 5.0 miles Teign School — 5.8 miles Coombeshead Academy — 6.0 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Devon Dental Centre of Excellence, Ashburton — 6 miles Devon Square Surgery, Newton Abbot — 7 miles OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC, Torquay — 10 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 | 5 within 10 miles, 34 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | TQ12, TQ11, EX6, TQ9, TQ10, TQ3, TQ2, TQ14 |
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.
Teeth straightening near TQ13
Patients in the TQ13 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 TQ13 is Green Lane.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near TQ13
Where is the nearest orthodontist to TQ13?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to TQ13 is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 5.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Moor Dental & Implant Clinic (5.7 miles) and Devon Square Surgery (6.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near TQ13?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of TQ13, 5 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ashburton, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near TQ13?
The nearest practice to TQ13 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devon Dental Centre of Excellence in Ashburton, about 5.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Devon Square Surgery (6.6 miles) and OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (10.4 miles).
Which places are in or near the TQ13 postcode district?
Places in or next to TQ13 include Green Lane, Haytor, Brimley, Lustleigh, Ilsington, Hawkmoor Park, Bovey Tracey and Sigford.
How do I find an orthodontist near the TQ13 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Green Lane, Devon, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near TQ13?
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.