NHS Treatment in Broadsea at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Grampian |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Scotland |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICE, Fraserburgh — under a mile; 4 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen — about 37 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 Broadsea
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Broadsea, 4 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICE in Fraserburgh, 0.2 miles south. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICE, 0.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICEFraserburgh | 0.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| T/A FRASERBURGH DENTAL CAREFraserburgh | 0.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – |
| CLARK DENTAL CLINIC LTDFraserburgh | 0.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – |
| T/A FRITHSIDE DENTAL CAREFraserburgh | 0.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| GC DENTAL MINTLAWMintlaw | 11.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| QUEEN STREET DENTAL PRACTICEPeterhead | 15.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Broadsea with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Fraserburgh, 0.2 miles south; the next are Mintlaw (11.4 miles south) and Peterhead (15.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Fraserburgh | 4 | 0.2 miles south |
| Mintlaw | 1 | 11.4 miles south |
| Peterhead | 2 | 15.3 miles south-east |
| Boddam | 1 | 17.5 miles south-east |
| Macduff | 1 | 17.6 miles west |
| Banff | 1 | 18.7 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Broadsea, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Dyce Dental Practice Family Dentist, 34 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICE, Fraserburgh, under a mile away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 37 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Broadsea are commissioned by NHS Grampian. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontics in Broadsea funds treatment for patients who meet the IOTN clinical need threshold. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. The main limitation is waiting time, which can be substantial across Aberdeenshire.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Broadsea
The NHS route covers the whole course, from the specialist assessment to the retainers at the end.
Equivalent private metal braces in Broadsea typically run £1,500–£3,500 — far more than NHS treatment, but with no waiting list and a wider choice of appliance.
NHS Waiting Times in Broadsea
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Aberdeenshire vary and can range from 12 to 36 months from referral to treatment starting. For families where timing is important — particularly approaching the optimal treatment age — private orthodontics eliminates the wait entirely and typically begins within a few weeks of consultation.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Broadsea
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. How long NHS treatment takes to start in Aberdeenshire depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Practices serving Broadsea differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By national deprivation ranking, Broadsea sits among the more deprived areas of Scotland. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Broadsea is Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 37 miles away. Classified by ONS as other Urban Areas, Broadsea sits within NHS Grampian for NHS dental commissioning. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Broadsea is better served than 68% of towns in Scotland. There is no orthodontist on our records in Broadsea itself. The nearest recorded are FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICE in Fraserburgh, under a mile away; GC DENTAL MINTLAW, about 11 miles away; and QUEEN STREET DENTAL PRACTICE in Peterhead, about 15 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.
Orthodontic Eligibility in Broadsea
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. Understanding the scoring in advance means a more informed conversation with your dentist.
Adult NHS Orthodontic Access in Broadsea
Adults (18 and over) are rarely eligible for NHS orthodontic treatment in Broadsea. 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.
Children's Orthodontics in Broadsea
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. The aim is to monitor development and intervene at the right time, not to begin treatment immediately. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
NHS Orthodontics for Children in Broadsea
Children in Broadsea who meet the IOTN eligibility threshold are entitled to NHS-funded orthodontic treatment. Referrals are made by the child's dentist once most adult teeth have erupted. NHS treatment for children is almost always metal fixed braces.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Broadsea
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Broadsea?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Broadsea is FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICE in Fraserburgh, about 0.2 miles to the south. The next closest are T/A FRASERBURGH DENTAL CARE (0.3 miles) and CLARK DENTAL CLINIC LTD (0.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Broadsea?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Broadsea, 4 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Broadsea?
The nearest practice to Broadsea that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICE in Fraserburgh, about 0.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include T/A FRASERBURGH DENTAL CARE (0.3 miles) and CLARK DENTAL CLINIC LTD (0.4 miles).
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Broadsea?
NHS dental commissioning in Broadsea falls under NHS Grampian.
What kind of area is Broadsea?
ONS classifies Broadsea as other Urban Areas.
How deprived is Broadsea compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Broadsea is more deprived than most of Scotland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Broadsea?
Pittulie, Fraserburgh, Sandhaven are within easy reach of Broadsea.
Are NHS orthodontists the same as private ones?
Frequently the same specialist, sometimes even the same practice, provides both. The clinical skill doesn't change — what differs between the two routes is appliance choice, waiting time and how personalised the experience is.
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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