Orthodontic practices near Belfast City Centre
On our practice register: 24 practices within 5 miles of Belfast City Centre, 40 practices within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is Paste Dental in Belfast, 0.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paste DentalBelfast | 0.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (284 reviews) |
| Shankill Orthodontic PracticeBelfast | 0.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (5 reviews) |
| Gentle Dental CareBelfast | 1.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (208 reviews) |
| Royal School Of DentistryBelfast | 1.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (58 reviews) |
| Malone DentalBelfast | 1.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (75 reviews) |
| Turk Dental CareBelfast | 1.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (20 reviews) |
| Beechview Dental CareBelfast | 1.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (286 reviews) |
| Kennedy Orthodontics -BelfastBelfast | 1.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (19 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Belfast City Centre with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Belfast, 0.5 miles south; the next are Finaghy (3.5 miles south-west) and Lisburn (4.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast | 18 | 0.5 miles south |
| Finaghy | 1 | 3.5 miles south-west |
| Lisburn | 6 | 4.3 miles south-west |
| Holywood | 1 | 4.6 miles north-east |
| Carnmoney | 1 | 5.0 miles north |
| Newtownabbey | 2 | 5.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Belfast City Centre
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Greenwood Specialist Dental Clinic in Belfast (5.0 from 82 reviews), 2.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Specialist Dental ClinicBelfast | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 2.6 miles east |
| New Life TeethBelfast | 4.9 (566 reviews) | 2.4 miles south-west |
| Affinity Dental Care, Lisburn, Northern IrelandLisburn | 4.9 (429 reviews) | 6.4 miles south-west |
| Martina Collins Dental & Skin Clinic - (Private Dentist Belfast | Cosmetic Dentist Belfast | Invisalign Belfast)Belfast | 4.9 (306 reviews) | 1.9 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Belfast City Centre at a Glance
| Nation | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Belfast |
| 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 | More deprived than most of Northern Ireland |
| Practices within 5 miles | 22 practices, more than 98% of towns in Northern Ireland |
| Access within City of Belfast | 7th closest to an orthodontic practice of 24 places in the county (the county median is 0.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in Northern Ireland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast — 1 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Paste Dental, Belfast — under a mile Finaghy Orthodontic Centre, Finaghy — 4 miles Dunmurry Dental Practice, Lisburn — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 40 within 10 miles, 48 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 Belfast City Centre
Belfast City Centre has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Paste Dental in Belfast is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 40 practices, and within 20 there are 48.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Paste Dental (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Royal School Of Dentistry (1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Belfast City Centre list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Belfast City Centre are commissioned by Health and Social Care Northern Ireland; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Shankill Orthodontic Practice in Belfast, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast, about 1 mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Belfast City Centre
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Orthodontist in Belfast City Centre: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Belfast City Centre. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across City of Belfast, not just Belfast City Centre.
Local provider signals in Belfast City Centre
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Belfast City Centre. The nearest recorded are Paste Dental in Belfast, under a mile away; Finaghy Orthodontic Centre, about 4 miles away; and Dunmurry Dental Practice in Lisburn, about 4 miles away.
Belfast City Centre in context
Belfast City Centre sits within Health and Social Care Northern Ireland for NHS dental commissioning. With 22 orthodontic practices within five miles, Belfast City Centre is better served than 98% of towns in Northern Ireland. By national deprivation ranking, Belfast City Centre sits among the more deprived areas of Northern Ireland. The nearest university dental hospital to Belfast City Centre is Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast, about 1 mile away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About Belfast City Centre
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Continue your local research
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Belfast City Centre
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Belfast City Centre
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Belfast City Centre
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Belfast City Centre. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Belfast City Centre
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Frequently Asked Questions in Belfast City Centre
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Belfast City Centre often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Belfast City Centre?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Belfast City Centre is Paste Dental in Belfast, about 0.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Shankill Orthodontic Practice (0.9 miles) and Gentle Dental Care (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Belfast City Centre?
Our register has 24 practices within 5 miles of Belfast City Centre, 40 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Belfast City Centre?
The nearest practice to Belfast City Centre that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Shankill Orthodontic Practice in Belfast, about 0.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include Beechview Dental Care (1.7 miles) and Kennedy Orthodontics -Belfast (1.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Belfast City Centre, City of Belfast?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Belfast City Centre, City of Belfast?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.