Orthodontic practices near Blackhills
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Blackhills; 7 practices within 10 and 12 practices within 20. The closest is GC DENTAL MINTLAW, 5.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GC DENTAL MINTLAWMintlaw | 5.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICEFraserburgh | 6.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| T/A FRITHSIDE DENTAL CAREFraserburgh | 6.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| CLARK DENTAL CLINIC LTDFraserburgh | 6.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| T/A FRASERBURGH DENTAL CAREFraserburgh | 6.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| QUEEN STREET DENTAL PRACTICEPeterhead | 9.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| PETERHEAD DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTREPeterhead | 9.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BUCHAN BRAES DENTAL CLINICBoddam | 11.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Blackhills with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mintlaw, 5.4 miles south; the next are Fraserburgh (6.3 miles north) and Peterhead (9.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mintlaw | 1 | 5.4 miles south |
| Fraserburgh | 4 | 6.3 miles north |
| Peterhead | 2 | 9.3 miles south-east |
| Boddam | 1 | 11.3 miles south-east |
| Ellon | 2 | 16.6 miles south |
| Turriff | 1 | 18.7 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Blackhills at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Aberdeenshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Grampian |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Aberdeenshire | 315th closest to an orthodontic practice of 487 places in the county (the county median is 4.3 miles) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen — 31 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | GC DENTAL MINTLAW, Mintlaw — 5 miles FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICE, Fraserburgh — 6 miles QUEEN STREET DENTAL PRACTICE, Peterhead — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 12 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 Blackhills
The nearest practice to Blackhills is GC DENTAL MINTLAW, 5.4 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. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 12.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (29.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 2 of the practices around Blackhills list clear aligners, the nearest 28.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Blackhills are commissioned by NHS Grampian; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is GC DENTAL MINTLAW, 5.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Blackhills to GC DENTAL MINTLAW is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Blackhills
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Orthodontist in Blackhills: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Blackhills? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Aberdeenshire and the surrounding area.
What official data says about Blackhills
Blackhills — accessible Rural by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Grampian for NHS dentistry. People in Blackhills usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. National deprivation data puts Blackhills close to the Scotland median. The nearest university dental hospital to Blackhills is Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About Blackhills
The nearest other location we cover is Lonmay, around 2 km to the north.
Local treatment availability around Blackhills
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Blackhills. The nearest we do hold are GC DENTAL MINTLAW, about 5 miles away; FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICE in Fraserburgh, about 6 miles away; and QUEEN STREET DENTAL PRACTICE in Peterhead, about 9 miles away.
Widen your local search
Nearby location pages including Lonmay, Cortes Village, New Leads, Cairness, Crimond, and Rathen can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Blackhills
Patients in Blackhills have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Blackhills — Local Context
Practices serving Blackhills differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. ONS classifies Blackhills as accessible Rural. Blackhills sits within NHS Grampian for NHS dental commissioning. Blackhills has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. National deprivation data puts Blackhills close to the Scotland median. The nearest university dental hospital to Blackhills is Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Blackhills itself. The closest on record are GC DENTAL MINTLAW, about 5 miles away; FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICE in Fraserburgh, about 6 miles away; and QUEEN STREET DENTAL PRACTICE in Peterhead, about 9 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Blackhills
Many people in Blackhills delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Blackhills
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Blackhills
Practices serving Blackhills differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as accessible Rural, Blackhills sits within NHS Grampian for NHS dental commissioning. Blackhills has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Blackhills is roughly mid-table for Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Blackhills is about 31 miles from Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Blackhills. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Blackhills
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Blackhills, Aberdeenshire. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Lonmay, Cortes Village, New Leads, Cairness, Crimond, and Rathen.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Blackhills
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Blackhills often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Blackhills?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Blackhills is GC DENTAL MINTLAW, about 5.4 miles to the south. The next closest are FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICE (6.3 miles) and T/A FRITHSIDE DENTAL CARE (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Blackhills?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Blackhills, 7 practices within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mintlaw, 5.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Blackhills?
The nearest practice to Blackhills that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is GC DENTAL MINTLAW, about 5.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICE (6.3 miles) and T/A FRITHSIDE DENTAL CARE (6.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Blackhills, Aberdeenshire?
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 Blackhills, Aberdeenshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.