Orthodontic Access in Midlothian
97% of the 67 places we cover in Midlothian have an orthodontic practice within five miles. The median place is 0.8 miles from the nearest.
How Midlothian compares
Of the 67 places in Midlothian that we measure, from towns to hamlets, 65 (97%) have at least one orthodontic practice on our register within five miles. The median place is 0.8 miles from its nearest practice and has a median of 12 practices within five miles. Across Scotland as a whole the figures are 55.9% and 4.1 miles. Midlothian ranks 14th of 32 counties in Scotland for the share of places within five miles of a practice, where 1st is the best served, and 11th for the median distance to the nearest.
| Area | Places | Within 5 miles of a practice | Median distance to the nearest | Median practices within 5 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian | 67 | 97% | 0.8 miles | 12 |
| Scotland | 5,592 | 55.9% | 4.1 miles | 1 |
How far places in Midlothian are from a practice
61 of 67 places (91%) are within three miles of a practice, while 0 (0%) are ten miles or more away.
| Distance to the nearest practice | Places | Share of places |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 mile | 35 |
52.2%
|
| 1 to 3 miles | 26 |
38.8%
|
| 3 to 5 miles | 4 |
6%
|
| 5 to 10 miles | 2 |
3%
|
| 10 to 20 miles | 0 |
0%
|
| 20 miles or more | 0 |
0%
|
The places furthest from a practice in Midlothian
The three places furthest from an orthodontic practice in Midlothian are Fala (6.5 miles), Fala Dam (5.8 miles) and Blackshiels (4.6 miles).
| Place | Distance to the nearest practice | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Fala | 6.5 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Fala Dam | 5.8 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Blackshiels | 4.6 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Nine Mile Burn | 4 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Tynehead | 3.4 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Temple | 3.1 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Pathhead | 2.8 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Crichton | 2.7 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Temple View | 2.7 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Leadburn | 2.4 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
The best-served places in Midlothian
Danderhall has the most practices within five miles, 93 of them. 65 of the 67 places in Midlothian have at least one.
| Place | Practices within 5 miles | Nearest practice |
|---|---|---|
| Danderhall | 93 | 1 miles |
| Old Pentland | 70 | 1.1 miles |
| Loanhead | 66 | under a mile |
| New Pentland | 66 | under a mile |
| Newton Village | 62 | 1.3 miles |
| Millerhill | 47 | 1.1 miles |
| Wadingburn | 43 | under a mile |
| Broomieknowe | 36 | under a mile |
| Lasswade | 36 | under a mile |
| Quarryhead | 36 | under a mile |
The practices behind these figures
Our register lists 23 orthodontic practices in Midlothian, of which 11 list NHS orthodontic treatment. NHS dental services here are commissioned by NHS Lothian.
| Town | Practices on our register |
|---|---|
| Danderhall | 7 |
| Dalkeith | 4 |
| Bonnyrigg | 3 |
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