Orthodontic practices near Ballymacrevan
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ballymacrevan; 9 practices within 10 and 43 practices within 20. The closest is Moira Dental Care, 6.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moira Dental CareMoira | 6.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (190 reviews) |
| North Street Dental CareCraigavon | 7.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (24 reviews) |
| Magee Dental CareCraigavon | 8.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.4 (65 reviews) |
| Best Dental CareCraigavon | 8.2 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (10 reviews) |
| Affinity Dental Care, Lisburn, Northern IrelandLisburn | 9.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (429 reviews) |
| Lisburn Dental Clinic - Dr David HannaLisburn | 9.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (22 reviews) |
| Embrace orthodontics, LisburnLisburn | 9.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.2 (6 reviews) |
| Lisburn OrthodonticsLisburn | 9.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (34 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ballymacrevan with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Moira, 6.2 miles south; the next are Craigavon (7.9 miles south-west) and Lisburn (9.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Moira | 1 | 6.2 miles south |
| Craigavon | 5 | 7.9 miles south-west |
| Lisburn | 6 | 9.0 miles east |
| Finaghy | 1 | 10.7 miles east |
| Belfast | 14 | 11.4 miles east |
| Portadown | 2 | 12.5 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ballymacrevan
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Moira Dental Care (5.0 from 190 reviews), 6.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moira Dental CareMoira | 5.0 (190 reviews) | 6.2 miles south |
| William Street DentalPortadown | 5.0 (142 reviews) | 12.9 miles south-west |
| New Life TeethBelfast | 4.9 (566 reviews) | 11.5 miles east |
| Affinity Dental Care, Lisburn, Northern IrelandLisburn | 4.9 (429 reviews) | 9.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ballymacrevan at a Glance
| Nation | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| 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 Lisburn and Castlereagh | 25th closest to an orthodontic practice of 28 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 6.2 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in Northern Ireland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast — 12 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Moira Dental Care, Moira — 6 miles North Street Dental Care, Craigavon — 8 miles Affinity Dental Care, Lisburn, Northern Ireland, Lisburn — 9 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 | 9 within 10 miles, 43 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 Ballymacrevan
From Ballymacrevan the nearest practice is Moira Dental Care, 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 43.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Moira Dental Care (6.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Royal School Of Dentistry (12 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Ballymacrevan 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 Ballymacrevan are commissioned by Health and Social Care Northern Ireland; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Affinity Dental Care, Lisburn, Northern Ireland, 9 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 Ballymacrevan to Moira Dental Care 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.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ballymacrevan
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Research orthodontic options in Ballymacrevan
Orthodontist in Ballymacrevan: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Ballymacrevan often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Lisburn and Castlereagh.
Ballymacrevan in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Ballinderry Lower, around 2 km to the south.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for Ballinderry Lower, Glenavy, Ballinderry Upper, Aghalee, Aghagallon, and Aldergrove if you are weighing up more than one location.
What official data says about Ballymacrevan
Health and Social Care Northern Ireland is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Ballymacrevan. People in Ballymacrevan usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Ballymacrevan among Northern Ireland's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ballymacrevan is about 12 miles from Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast.
Useful local orthodontic context for Ballymacrevan
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ballymacrevan. The closest on record are Moira Dental Care, about 6 miles away; North Street Dental Care in Craigavon, about 8 miles away; and Affinity Dental Care, Lisburn, Northern Ireland, about 9 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ballymacrevan
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ballymacrevan helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Ballymacrevan
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ballymacrevan
What's available in Ballymacrevan depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Ballymacrevan sits within Health and Social Care Northern Ireland for NHS dental commissioning. People in Ballymacrevan usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Ballymacrevan sits among the less deprived areas of Northern Ireland. The nearest university dental hospital to Ballymacrevan is Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ballymacrevan
The orthodontic landscape in Ballymacrevan offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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 Ballymacrevan — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Ballymacrevan — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Health and Social Care Northern Ireland is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Ballymacrevan. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Ballymacrevan; the nearest is about 6 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Ballymacrevan among Northern Ireland's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ballymacrevan is Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast, about 12 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ballymacrevan. The nearest we do hold are Moira Dental Care, about 6 miles away; North Street Dental Care in Craigavon, about 8 miles away; and Affinity Dental Care, Lisburn, Northern Ireland, about 9 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ballymacrevan. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ballymacrevan
These local links are here for anyone comparing Ballymacrevan, Lisburn and Castlereagh against nearby alternatives. If you're still deciding, related pages for Ballinderry Lower, Glenavy, Ballinderry Upper, Aghalee, Aghagallon, and Aldergrove may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ballymacrevan
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ballymacrevan often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ballymacrevan?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ballymacrevan is Moira Dental Care, about 6.2 miles to the south. The next closest are North Street Dental Care (7.9 miles) and Magee Dental Care (8.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ballymacrevan?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ballymacrevan, 9 practices within 10 miles and 43 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Moira, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ballymacrevan?
The nearest practice to Ballymacrevan that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Affinity Dental Care, Lisburn, Northern Ireland, about 9.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Embrace orthodontics, Lisburn (9.1 miles) and Lisburn Orthodontics (9.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ballymacrevan, Lisburn and Castlereagh?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ballymacrevan, Lisburn and Castlereagh?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.