Orthodontic practices near Broadmuir
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Broadmuir; 3 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, 7.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICETurriff | 7.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERYMacduff | 7.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BANFF DENTAL PRACTICEBanff | 8.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICEFraserburgh | 12.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| T/A FRASERBURGH DENTAL CAREFraserburgh | 12.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| CLARK DENTAL CLINIC LTDFraserburgh | 12.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| T/A FRITHSIDE DENTAL CAREFraserburgh | 12.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| GC DENTAL MINTLAWMintlaw | 12.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Broadmuir with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Turriff, 7.5 miles south-west; the next are Macduff (7.9 miles north-west) and Banff (8.8 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Turriff | 1 | 7.5 miles south-west |
| Macduff | 1 | 7.9 miles north-west |
| Banff | 1 | 8.8 miles north-west |
| Fraserburgh | 4 | 12.0 miles north-east |
| Mintlaw | 1 | 12.7 miles south-east |
| Oldmeldrum | 1 | 19.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Broadmuir 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 | 412th 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 — 32 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE, Turriff — 8 miles MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY, Macduff — 8 miles BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE, Banff — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 11 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 Broadmuir
The nearest practice to Broadmuir is TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, 7.5 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (21.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Keith Dental House (24.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 4 of the practices around Broadmuir list clear aligners, the nearest 21.3 miles 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 Broadmuir are commissioned by NHS Grampian; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, 7.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Broadmuir to TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE is roughly 15 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 200 to 390 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £175 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Broadmuir
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Orthodontist in Broadmuir: Before booking anything in Broadmuir, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Aberdeenshire.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Overbrae, Crudie, Netherbrae, Newbyth, Tillymauld, and Cauldwells are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Facts about Broadmuir
The nearest other location we cover is Crudie, around 2 km to the west.
The local picture in Broadmuir
Officially, Broadmuir is categorised as accessible Rural. For NHS dental services, Broadmuir falls under NHS Grampian. Broadmuir has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Broadmuir is roughly mid-table for Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Broadmuir is about 32 miles from Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen.
Local orthodontic signals in Broadmuir
There is no orthodontist on our records in Broadmuir itself. The nearest recorded are TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, about 8 miles away; MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY, about 8 miles away; and BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE, about 9 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Broadmuir
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Broadmuir has the full spectrum of options. 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 Broadmuir — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Broadmuir. ONS classifies Broadmuir as accessible Rural. NHS Grampian is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Broadmuir. People in Broadmuir usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Broadmuir sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Broadmuir is Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Broadmuir. The closest on record are TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, about 8 miles away; MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY, about 8 miles away; and BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE, about 9 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Broadmuir
Many people in Broadmuir delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Broadmuir
Treatment in Broadmuir 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 Broadmuir. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Broadmuir
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Broadmuir, Aberdeenshire with surrounding locations. Other local pages worth browsing include Overbrae, Crudie, Netherbrae, Newbyth, Tillymauld, and Cauldwells.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Broadmuir
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Broadmuir often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Broadmuir?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Broadmuir is TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, about 7.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY (7.9 miles) and BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE (8.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Broadmuir?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Broadmuir, 3 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Turriff, 7.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Broadmuir?
The nearest practice to Broadmuir that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, about 7.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY (7.9 miles) and BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE (8.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Broadmuir, Aberdeenshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Broadmuir, Aberdeenshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.