Orthodontic practices near Braeswick
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Braeswick; 4 practices within 20. The closest is DAISYBANK CLINIC in Kirkwall, 18.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAISYBANK CLINICKirkwall | 18.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICEKirkwall | 19.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ORKNEY DENTALKirkwall | 19.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| THE BALFOURKirkwall | 19.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ORKNEY DENTALStromness | 27.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Braeswick with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kirkwall, 18.7 miles south-west; the next are Stromness (27.8 miles south-west).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Braeswick at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Orkney Islands |
| NHS dental services | NHS Orkney |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Remote Rural |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Orkney Islands | 128th closest to an orthodontic practice of 149 places in the county (the county median is 8.4 miles) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | DAISYBANK CLINIC, Kirkwall — 19 miles ORKNEY DENTAL, Stromness — 28 miles BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE, Thurso — 52 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 4 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 Braeswick
Braeswick is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is DAISYBANK CLINIC in Kirkwall, 18.7 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 4 practices are within 20 miles.
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 Braeswick are commissioned by NHS Orkney, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is DAISYBANK CLINIC in Kirkwall, 18.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Braeswick to DAISYBANK CLINIC is roughly 40 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 490 to 970 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £220 to £435 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 290 to 490 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Braeswick
Orkney Islands12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Braeswick
Orthodontist in Braeswick: People weighing up braces or aligners in Braeswick can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Orkney Islands.
Useful local orthodontic context for Braeswick
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Braeswick itself. The nearest recorded are DAISYBANK CLINIC in Kirkwall, about 19 miles away; ORKNEY DENTAL in Stromness, about 28 miles away; and BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE in Thurso, about 52 miles away.
Area profile for Braeswick
By ONS classification, Braeswick falls under remote Rural. For NHS dental services, Braeswick falls under NHS Orkney. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Braeswick; the nearest is about 19 miles away. Braeswick's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Scotland as a whole.
Local snapshot of Braeswick
Heading east for around 1 km brings you to Laminess, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Laminess, Calfsound, Mill Bay, Cusbay, Guith, and Kettletoft.
All Orthodontic Options in Braeswick Explained
Patients in Braeswick have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Braeswick
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Braeswick — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Braeswick
Many people in Braeswick delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Braeswick
Treatment in Braeswick runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Braeswick. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Braeswick
This part of the page places Braeswick, Orkney Islands in context alongside the towns and areas around it. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Laminess, Calfsound, Mill Bay, Cusbay, Guith, and Kettletoft.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Braeswick
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Braeswick often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Braeswick?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Braeswick is DAISYBANK CLINIC in Kirkwall, about 18.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICE (19.1 miles) and ORKNEY DENTAL (19.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Braeswick?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Braeswick, 0 practices within 10 miles and 4 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Kirkwall, 18.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Braeswick?
The nearest practice to Braeswick that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is DAISYBANK CLINIC in Kirkwall, about 18.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICE (19.1 miles) and ORKNEY DENTAL (19.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Braeswick, Orkney Islands?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Braeswick, Orkney Islands?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.