Orthodontic practices near Ballymartin
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Ballymartin; 15 practices within 20. The closest is The Gentle Dental & Implant Clinic in Warrenpoint, 12.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gentle Dental & Implant ClinicWarrenpoint | 12.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (482 reviews) |
| Appletree Dental CareNewry | 16.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.5 (22 reviews) |
| Enlighten Dental CareNewry | 16.9 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (69 reviews) |
| Windsor Hill Orthodontic ClinicNewry | 16.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.5 (15 reviews) |
| N C Dental ClinicNewry | 17.0 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (12 reviews) |
| O’Farrell and Staunton DentalNewry | 17.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (115 reviews) |
| O'Hagan & Murray Dental PracticeNewry | 17.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (179 reviews) |
| Zen OrthodonticsNewry | 17.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (69 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ballymartin with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Warrenpoint, 12.4 miles west; the next are Newry (16.8 miles west) and Drumintee (18.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Warrenpoint | 1 | 12.4 miles west |
| Newry | 11 | 16.8 miles west |
| Drumintee | 3 | 18.7 miles south-west |
| Market Hill | 1 | 27.6 miles north-west |
| Moira | 1 | 29.9 miles north |
| Lisburn | 1 | 30.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ballymartin
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Gentle Dental & Implant Clinic in Warrenpoint (4.9 from 482 reviews), 12.4 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gentle Dental & Implant ClinicWarrenpoint | 4.9 (482 reviews) | 12.4 miles west |
| O'Hagan & Murray Dental PracticeNewry | 4.9 (179 reviews) | 17.0 miles north-west |
| O’Farrell and Staunton DentalNewry | 4.9 (115 reviews) | 17.0 miles north-west |
| South Down Dental & Implant ClinicNewry | 4.9 (105 reviews) | 17.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ballymartin at a Glance
| Nation | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Newry, Mourne and Down |
| 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 | Around the Northern Ireland average |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Newry Mourne and Down | 41st closest to an orthodontic practice of 75 places in the county (the county median is 11.8 miles) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast — 35 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Gentle Dental & Implant Clinic, Warrenpoint — 12 miles Appletree Dental Care, Newry — 17 miles Rock Orthodontics, Drumintee — 19 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 15 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 Ballymartin
The nearest practice to Ballymartin is The Gentle Dental & Implant Clinic in Warrenpoint, 12.4 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. 15 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Zen Orthodontics (17 miles) mentions a free consultation; O’Farrell and Staunton Dental (17 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Ballymartin list clear aligners, the nearest 12.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ballymartin are commissioned by Health and Social Care Northern Ireland; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is O’Farrell and Staunton Dental in Newry, 17 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ballymartin to The Gentle Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 30 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 320 to 640 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £145 to £290 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 320 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ballymartin
Newry Mourne and Down12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Ballymartin
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Local context for Ballymartin
The nearest other location we cover is Brackenagh, around 3 km to the north-west.
The local picture in Ballymartin
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Health and Social Care Northern Ireland. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Ballymartin; the nearest is about 12 miles away. Ballymartin sits close to the Northern Ireland average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ballymartin is about 35 miles from Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast.
Local treatment availability around Ballymartin
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ballymartin. The nearest we do hold are The Gentle Dental & Implant Clinic in Warrenpoint, about 12 miles away; Appletree Dental Care in Newry, about 17 miles away; and Rock Orthodontics in Drumintee, about 19 miles away.
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Orthodontic Treatments in Ballymartin
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ballymartin
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Ballymartin
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Treatment in Ballymartin runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ballymartin
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ballymartin often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ballymartin?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ballymartin is The Gentle Dental & Implant Clinic in Warrenpoint, about 12.4 miles to the west. The next closest are Appletree Dental Care (16.8 miles) and Enlighten Dental Care (16.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ballymartin?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ballymartin, 0 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Warrenpoint, 12.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ballymartin?
The nearest practice to Ballymartin that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is O’Farrell and Staunton Dental in Newry, about 17.0 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Zen Orthodontics (17.0 miles) and South Down Dental & Implant Clinic (17.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ballymartin, Newry Mourne and Down?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ballymartin, Newry Mourne and Down?
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.