Orthodontic practices near Aldergrove
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Aldergrove; 50 practices within 20. The closest is M A Irwin Dental in Carnmoney, 11.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M A Irwin DentalCarnmoney | 11.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (86 reviews) |
| Beechview Dental CareBelfast | 11.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (286 reviews) |
| Affinity Dental Care, Lisburn, Northern IrelandLisburn | 11.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (429 reviews) |
| Dunmurry Dental PracticeLisburn | 11.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (51 reviews) |
| Creative SmilesLisburn | 11.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (103 reviews) |
| Moira Dental CareMoira | 11.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (190 reviews) |
| Finaghy Orthodontic CentreFinaghy | 12.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
| Shankill Orthodontic PracticeBelfast | 12.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (5 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Aldergrove with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carnmoney, 11.3 miles east; the next are Belfast (11.6 miles east) and Lisburn (11.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carnmoney | 1 | 11.3 miles east |
| Belfast | 14 | 11.6 miles east |
| Lisburn | 6 | 11.6 miles south-east |
| Moira | 1 | 11.7 miles south |
| Finaghy | 1 | 12.0 miles south-east |
| Ballymena | 1 | 12.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Aldergrove
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Moira Dental Care (5.0 from 190 reviews), 11.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moira Dental CareMoira | 5.0 (190 reviews) | 11.7 miles south |
| New Life TeethBelfast | 4.9 (566 reviews) | 12.4 miles south-east |
| Affinity Dental Care, Lisburn, Northern IrelandLisburn | 4.9 (429 reviews) | 11.6 miles south-east |
| Martina Collins Dental & Skin Clinic - (Private Dentist Belfast | Cosmetic Dentist Belfast | Invisalign Belfast)Belfast | 4.9 (306 reviews) | 12.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Aldergrove at a Glance
| Nation | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| NHS dental services | Health and Social Care Northern Ireland |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Northern Ireland |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Antrim and Newtownabbey | 26th closest to an orthodontic practice of 26 places in the county (the county median is 5.8 miles) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast — 12 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | M A Irwin Dental, Carnmoney — 11 miles Beechview Dental Care, Belfast — 12 miles Affinity Dental Care, Lisburn, Northern Ireland, Lisburn — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 50 within 20 miles |
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.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Aldergrove
The nearest practice to Aldergrove is M A Irwin Dental in Carnmoney, 11.3 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. 50 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Affinity Dental Care, Lisburn, Northern Ireland (11.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Royal School Of Dentistry (12.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Aldergrove list clear aligners, the nearest 11.6 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 Aldergrove are commissioned by Health and Social Care Northern Ireland; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Beechview Dental Care in Belfast, 11.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast, about 12 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Aldergrove to M A Irwin Dental is roughly 25 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 290 to 590 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £265 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Aldergrove
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Explore braces and aligners in Aldergrove
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Aldergrove, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Antrim and Newtownabbey.
Local provider signals in Aldergrove
There is no orthodontist on our records in Aldergrove itself. The nearest recorded are M A Irwin Dental in Carnmoney, about 11 miles away; Beechview Dental Care in Belfast, about 12 miles away; and Affinity Dental Care, Lisburn, Northern Ireland, about 12 miles away.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Killead, Glenavy, Antrim, Ballymacrevan, Nutts Corner, and Muckamore.
Where Aldergrove sits locally
Just around 4 km east, Killead is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Aldergrove
Health and Social Care Northern Ireland is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Aldergrove. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Aldergrove; the nearest is about 11 miles away. Aldergrove falls in a less deprived area than most of Northern Ireland. The nearest university dental hospital to Aldergrove is Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Aldergrove
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Aldergrove helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Aldergrove
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Aldergrove. NHS dental commissioning in Aldergrove falls under Health and Social Care Northern Ireland. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Aldergrove; the nearest is about 11 miles away. Aldergrove falls in a less deprived area than most of Northern Ireland. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Aldergrove is Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast, about 12 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Aldergrove
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Aldergrove has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Aldergrove — Local Context
What's available in Aldergrove depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Health and Social Care Northern Ireland is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Aldergrove. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Aldergrove; the nearest is about 11 miles away. Aldergrove's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Northern Ireland. The nearest university dental hospital to Aldergrove is Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Aldergrove itself. The nearest recorded are M A Irwin Dental in Carnmoney, about 11 miles away; Beechview Dental Care in Belfast, about 12 miles away; and Affinity Dental Care, Lisburn, Northern Ireland, about 12 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Aldergrove. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Aldergrove
These local links are here for anyone comparing Aldergrove, Antrim and Newtownabbey against nearby alternatives. Other local pages worth browsing include Killead, Glenavy, Antrim, Ballymacrevan, Nutts Corner, and Muckamore.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Aldergrove
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Aldergrove often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Aldergrove?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Aldergrove is M A Irwin Dental in Carnmoney, about 11.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Beechview Dental Care (11.6 miles) and Affinity Dental Care, Lisburn, Northern Ireland (11.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Aldergrove?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Aldergrove, 0 practices within 10 miles and 50 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carnmoney, 11.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Aldergrove?
The nearest practice to Aldergrove that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Beechview Dental Care in Belfast, about 11.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Affinity Dental Care, Lisburn, Northern Ireland (11.6 miles) and Dunmurry Dental Practice (11.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Aldergrove, Antrim and Newtownabbey?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Aldergrove, Antrim and Newtownabbey?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.