Orthodontic practices near TQ7
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of TQ7; 1 practice within 10 and 30 practices within 20. The closest is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 9.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicDartmouth | 9.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| AirlocumDartmouth | 10.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (92 reviews) |
| Dart Vale Dental & Implant ClinicTotnes | 11.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (501 reviews) |
| Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training CoursesTotnes | 11.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 14.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (820 reviews) |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 14.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (99 reviews) |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 15.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 16.1 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (603 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to TQ7 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dartmouth, 9.5 miles north-east; the next are Totnes (11.2 miles north-east) and Torquay (14.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 2 | 9.5 miles north-east |
| Totnes | 2 | 11.2 miles north-east |
| Torquay | 1 | 14.2 miles north-east |
| Paignton | 2 | 14.4 miles north-east |
| Ashburton | 1 | 16.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of TQ7
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), 14.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon DentalTorquay | 5.0 (820 reviews) | 14.2 miles north-east |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 15.2 miles north-east |
| Moor Dental & Implant ClinicAshburton | 4.9 (603 reviews) | 16.1 miles north |
| GreenTree Dental Implant ClinicPaignton | 4.9 (99 reviews) | 14.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from TQ7
From TQ7 the nearest practice is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 9.5 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 30.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Expert Smile (15.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 5 of the practices around TQ7 list clear aligners, the nearest 11.2 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 TQ7 are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, 9.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 17 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from TQ7 to Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 20 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 250 to 490 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £220 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 15.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
TQ7 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 6,173 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 140 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsbridge Academy — 0.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,199 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic, Dartmouth — 10 miles Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic, Totnes — 11 miles South Devon Dental, Torquay — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 30 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | TQ8, TQ10, TQ9, PL21, TQ11, TQ6, PL8, TQ4 |
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 TQ7
People searching from TQ7 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. 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 TQ7 is Dodbrooke.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near TQ7
Where is the nearest orthodontist to TQ7?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to TQ7 is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 9.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Airlocum (10.2 miles) and Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (11.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near TQ7?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of TQ7, 1 practice within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dartmouth, 9.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near TQ7?
The nearest practice to TQ7 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Dartmouth, about 9.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic (11.2 miles) and Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (11.5 miles).
Which places are in or near the TQ7 postcode district?
Places in or next to TQ7 include Dodbrooke, Kingsbridge, Westville, West Alvington, Southville, Warcombe, West Charleton and Sorley.
How do I find an orthodontist near the TQ7 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Dodbrooke, Devon, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
What affects orthodontic cost near TQ7?
The main drivers are case complexity, treatment type and inclusions — what a quote covers matters as much as the headline price.
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.