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.
Not all orthodontic problems are purely about tooth position. Patients in Broughty Ferry with jaw pain, significant bite issues or visible asymmetry should seek specialist assessment. Early specialist assessment is always the right starting point.
Skeletal Jaw Discrepancies
Skeletal underbite (Class III) occurs when the lower jaw is larger or more forward than the upper jaw. Mild cases can be addressed with camouflage orthodontics. Moderate to severe cases — particularly in adults — require orthognathic surgery to reposition one or both jaws.
Skeletal overbite / retrognathism — lower jaw significantly smaller or further back than the upper. Functional appliances guide jaw growth in children; severe adult cases may need jaw surgery.
Facial asymmetry from uneven jaw growth causes a chin point off-centre and mismatched midlines. Mild asymmetry is common; significant asymmetry affecting function may require surgical correction.
Skeletal open bite means the front teeth simply don't meet, a result of how the jaw has grown vertically. Severe adult cases often need surgical correction rather than orthodontics alone.
Near Broughty Ferry: the nearest practice with a specialist orthodontist: Perla Orthodontics in Tayport (under a mile), one of 2 within 20 miles.
Orthognathic (Jaw) Surgery
Orthognathic surgery repositions one or both jaws to correct skeletal discrepancies that orthodontics alone cannot address. Performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMFS) under general anaesthetic, it is combined with 12-18 months of orthodontic treatment before and after the surgical procedure.
The referral pathway from Broughty Ferry begins with your dentist or orthodontist, who refers to an NHS OMFS or a combined orthodontic-surgical clinic. NHS funding covers surgery where there is a clear functional need. Recovery takes several weeks, but for patients with significant jaw discrepancies the outcomes — in both function and appearance — cannot be achieved any other way.
Near Broughty Ferry: the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics: BROUGHTY FERRY DENTAL CARE in Tayport (under a mile), one of 28 within 20 miles; a specialist orthodontist: Perla Orthodontics in Tayport (under a mile), one of 2 within 20 miles; the nearest university dental hospital, where complex referrals are often seen: Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee (4.3 miles).
Jaw Treatment in Broughty Ferry — Local Context
Provision in Broughty Ferry varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as large Urban Areas, Broughty Ferry sits within NHS Tayside for NHS dental commissioning. With 35 orthodontic practices within five miles, Broughty Ferry is better served than 90% of towns in Scotland. National deprivation data ranks Broughty Ferry among Scotland's less deprived areas. 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. See local practice availability in Broughty Ferry → They offer specialist orthodontic assessment for jaw problems.
Expect private orthodontic treatment for jaw-related conditions (standard course) costs in Broughty Ferry to fall roughly between £1,500 and £5,500. Orthognathic surgery cases involve additional NHS or private surgical fees on top of orthodontic treatment costs. The referral pathway for jaw surgery begins with your dentist or orthodontist.
Frequently Asked Questions — Jaw Problems 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).
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Broughty Ferry?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Tayside.
Is Broughty Ferry rural or urban?
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 Monifieth, Douglas and Angus, Murroes.
Can orthodontics fix a jaw problem without surgery?
Mild to moderate cases can sometimes be managed with camouflage orthodontics — moving teeth to compensate for the mismatch rather than moving the jaws. Severe adult skeletal cases usually still need surgery for a full fix.
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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