NHS Treatment in Borestone at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Forth Valley |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | DENTAL SURGERY LTD STIRLING, Stirling — 1 miles; 27 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow — about 20 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Other Urban Areas |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Borestone
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Borestone, 51 practices within 10 and 206 practices within 20. The closest is Thistle Park Dental Practice in Stirling, 0.1 miles north. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is DENTAL SURGERY LTD STIRLING, 1.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENTAL SURGERY LTD STIRLINGStirling | 1.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – |
| ALLAN PARK DENTAL PRACTICEStirling | 1.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – |
| DENTAL SURGERY LIMITEDStirling | 1.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – |
| PORT STREET DENTAL PRACTICEStirling | 1.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – |
| BANNOCKBURN DENTAL PRACTICEBannockburn | 1.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – |
| Bannockburn Dental PracticeStirling | 1.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (61 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Borestone with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Stirling, 1.0 miles north; the next are Bannockburn (1.2 miles south-east) and Bridge of Allan (3.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stirling | 11 | 1.0 miles north |
| Bannockburn | 1 | 1.2 miles south-east |
| Bridge of Allan | 2 | 3.2 miles north |
| Tullibody | 1 | 4.6 miles north-east |
| Denny | 1 | 5.7 miles south |
| Alloa | 2 | 5.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Borestone
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Crafted Dental in Stirling (5.0 from 58 reviews), 1.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crafted DentalStirling | 5.0 (58 reviews) | 1.3 miles north |
| Envisage Dental HealthLarbert | 4.3 (64 reviews) | 6.9 miles south-east |
| Bannockburn Dental PracticeStirling | 4.2 (61 reviews) | 1.2 miles south-east |
| Glenbervie Dental ClinicLarbert | 4.2 (32 reviews) | 6.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Borestone, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Falkirk Dental Care, 8.8 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is DENTAL SURGERY LTD STIRLING, 1 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Glasgow Dental Hospital in Glasgow, about 20 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Borestone are commissioned by NHS Forth Valley. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontics in Borestone funds treatment for patients who meet the IOTN clinical need threshold. For eligible under-18s it's outstanding value — full treatment at no charge at all. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Borestone
In Scotland, NHS dental treatment — including clinically necessary orthodontics — is free for everyone under 26. Adults aged 26 and over who qualify pay 80% of the NHS fee, capped at £384 for a course of treatment. NHS waiting times in Stirling are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
What's available in Borestone depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Borestone sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Borestone is Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Borestone is classified as other Urban Areas, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Forth Valley. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (18), Borestone has more choice than 82% of towns in Scotland. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Borestone itself. The closest on record are Thistle Park Dental Practice in Stirling, under a mile away; BANNOCKBURN DENTAL PRACTICE, about a mile away; and AIRTHREY PARK DENTAL CENTRE in Bridge of Allan, about 3 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Borestone?
Many patients in Stirling wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Borestone
On the NHS, one course of treatment runs from fitting right through to retainers, with nothing added along the way.
Going private for the same metal braces in Borestone costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
Children's Orthodontics in Borestone
For many families in Borestone, the question isn't whether their child needs treatment — it's when to start. Understanding the difference between monitoring, interceptive and definitive treatment helps parents navigate it. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
Children's Orthodontics in Borestone — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Borestone. Borestone is classified as other Urban Areas, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Forth Valley. Borestone's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Scotland as a whole. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (18), Borestone has more choice than 82% of towns in Scotland. The nearest university dental hospital to Borestone is Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer children's assessments and NHS-funded treatment for eligible patients.
NHS Brace Eligibility in Borestone
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. This guide explains how IOTN works, who qualifies, and what private options exist if you don't.
Adult NHS Orthodontic Access in Borestone
Adults (18 and over) are rarely eligible for NHS orthodontic treatment in Borestone. NHS funding for adults is generally limited to severe clinical cases — such as jaw surgery patients or those with significant cleft palate-related needs. Cosmetic adult orthodontics is not NHS-funded.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Borestone
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Borestone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Borestone is Thistle Park Dental Practice in Stirling, about 0.1 miles to the north. The next closest are DENTAL SURGERY LTD STIRLING (1.0 miles) and ALLAN PARK DENTAL PRACTICE (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Borestone?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Borestone, 51 practices within 10 miles and 206 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Borestone?
The nearest practice to Borestone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is DENTAL SURGERY LTD STIRLING, about 1.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include ALLAN PARK DENTAL PRACTICE (1.1 miles) and DENTAL SURGERY LIMITED (1.1 miles).
What NHS area is Borestone in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Borestone falls under NHS Forth Valley.
Is Borestone rural or urban?
ONS classifies Borestone as other Urban Areas.
How deprived is Borestone compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Borestone is close to the Scotland average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Borestone?
Torbrex, Auchenbowie, Whins of Milton are within easy reach of Borestone.
Are NHS orthodontic charges the same across the UK?
No — NHS dental charges are set separately in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. What stays the same everywhere is that eligible under-18s pay nothing. Adults aged 26 and over who qualify pay 80% of the NHS fee, capped at £384 for a course of treatment.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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