Braces in Broughty Ferry at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing fixed braces | Perla Orthodontics, Tayport — under a mile; 3 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice listing NHS | BROUGHTY FERRY DENTAL CARE, Tayport — under a mile; 28 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — about 4 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Large Urban Areas |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland |
| Access within Dundee City | 3rd closest to a practice of 17 places in the county; the county median is 0.6 miles |
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 offering braces near Broughty Ferry
On our practice register: 35 practices within 5 miles of Broughty Ferry, 46 practices within 10 and 67 practices within 20. The closest is BROUGHTY FERRY DENTAL CARE in Tayport, 0.2 miles south. The nearest that mentions fixed braces is Perla Orthodontics, 0.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perla OrthodonticsTayport | 0.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (13 reviews) |
| Discovery Dental CareDundee | 4.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (47 reviews) |
| Beam OrthodonticsDundee | 4.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (290 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Broughty Ferry with practices offering braces
The closest town with practices offering braces is Tayport, 0.5 miles south-west; the next are Dundee (4.1 miles west).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Broughty Ferry
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Beam Orthodontics in Dundee (4.9 from 290 reviews), 4.2 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beam OrthodonticsDundee | 4.9 (290 reviews) | 4.2 miles west |
| Perla OrthodonticsTayport | 4.7 (13 reviews) | 0.5 miles south-west |
| Discovery Dental CareDundee | 4.4 (47 reviews) | 4.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
For everything from mild crowding to complex bite correction, fixed braces do the heavy lifting. Orthodontists serving Broughty Ferry offer metal, ceramic, lingual and self-ligating appliances to suit different cases and budgets. Their constant, controlled force is why they remain first choice for significant bite problems. Most cases complete within 12 to 24 months.
Local Context for Broughty Ferry
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Broughty Ferry. Broughty Ferry is classified as large Urban Areas. For NHS dental services, Broughty Ferry falls under NHS Tayside. With 35 orthodontic practices within five miles, Broughty Ferry is better served than 90% of towns in Scotland. Broughty Ferry falls in a less deprived area than most of Scotland. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Broughty Ferry is Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 4 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Broughty Ferry itself. The nearest we do hold are BROUGHTY FERRY DENTAL CARE in Tayport, under a mile away; 56 TORRIDON ROAD in Monifieth, under a mile away; and WHITFIELD DENTAL CARE in Dundee, about 2 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
NHS waiting times in Dundee City are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time. Private treatment can usually begin within a few weeks of the initial consultation.
Private brace in Broughty Ferry typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. Many practices offer 0% or low-interest payment plans spread over 12 to 24 months.
NHS Versus Private Orthodontics in Broughty Ferry
NHS orthodontics in Broughty Ferry is available to under-18s who meet the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) threshold, where treatment is free of charge and usually provided as metal fixed braces. 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 Dundee City are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Private care is open to any age and starts within weeks. Indicative Broughty Ferry costs are £1,500+ for metal, £2,000+ for ceramic and £4,000+ for lingual, often spread over interest-free instalments.
Step by Step: Braces in Broughty Ferry
Fitting takes around an hour, and adjustment appointments in Broughty Ferry are usually every 6–10 weeks. Skipping appointments simply lengthens the overall timeline. The Broughty Ferry overview sets out local facts, the nearest practices and the NHS funding route that applies here.
Frequently Asked Questions — Braces in Broughty Ferry
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Broughty Ferry?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Broughty Ferry is BROUGHTY FERRY DENTAL CARE in Tayport, about 0.2 miles to the south. The next closest are 196 BROOK STREET (0.3 miles) and CHERRY TREE DENTAL PRACTICE (0.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Broughty Ferry?
Our register has 35 practices within 5 miles of Broughty Ferry, 46 practices within 10 miles and 67 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get braces near Broughty Ferry?
The nearest practice to Broughty Ferry that mentions fixed braces is Perla Orthodontics in Tayport, about 0.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Discovery Dental Care (4.1 miles) and Beam Orthodontics (4.2 miles).
Which NHS body covers Broughty Ferry for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Broughty Ferry falls under NHS Tayside.
What kind of area is Broughty Ferry?
ONS classifies Broughty Ferry as large Urban Areas.
How deprived is Broughty Ferry compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Broughty Ferry is less deprived than most of Scotland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Broughty Ferry?
Nearby towns include Drumsturdy, Kingennie, Ballumbie.
Am I eligible for NHS braces in Broughty Ferry?
In Broughty Ferry, NHS braces are mainly reserved for under-18s who meet the IOTN threshold — adults qualify only in rare, severe functional cases. Starting point either way is a referral from your dentist.
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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