NHS Treatment in Broughty Ferry at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Tayside |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland |
| 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 |
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 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 listing NHS orthodontics is BROUGHTY FERRY DENTAL CARE, 0.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROUGHTY FERRY DENTAL CARETayport | 0.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| 196 BROOK STREETTayport | 0.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – |
| CHERRY TREE DENTAL PRACTICETayport | 0.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – |
| 56 TORRIDON ROADMonifieth | 0.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – |
| Perla OrthodonticsTayport | 0.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (13 reviews) |
| PANMURE DENTAL CAREMonifieth | 1.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – |
✓ 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 listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Tayport, 0.2 miles south; the next are Monifieth (0.5 miles north) and Dundee (2.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Tayport | 5 | 0.2 miles south |
| Monifieth | 4 | 0.5 miles north |
| Dundee | 18 | 2.3 miles north-west |
| Newport-on-Tay | 1 | 3.3 miles south-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 |
| Oris Dental & Implant StudioMonifieth | 4.6 (87 reviews) | 2.1 miles east |
| 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.
The NHS route from Broughty Ferry, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 22.7 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is BROUGHTY FERRY DENTAL CARE, Tayport, 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 Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 4 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Broughty Ferry are commissioned by NHS Tayside. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
The NHS orthodontic pathway in Broughty Ferry focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. It's free for eligible under-18s and aimed primarily at children and teenagers with significant malocclusion. Knowing what the NHS can and cannot provide makes the NHS-versus-private decision clearer.
The NHS Orthodontic Pathway in Broughty Ferry
For eligible patients in Broughty Ferry, the NHS route follows a defined sequence from dentist to specialist:
- Dental check-up: Your dentist performs an initial IOTN assessment and, if eligible, makes a formal referral.
- Referral to NHS orthodontist: You join the waiting list for the local NHS orthodontic service covering Broughty Ferry.
- Specialist assessment: An orthodontist confirms your IOTN score, takes records, and confirms whether NHS treatment proceeds.
- Brace fitting: Metal fixed braces are fitted — typically 60–90 minutes.
- Active treatment: Adjustment appointments every 6–8 weeks for 18–24 months on average.
- Retention: Retainers provided at completion as part of the NHS course of care.
NHS vs Private Fees in Broughty Ferry
On the NHS, one course of treatment runs from fitting right through to retainers, with nothing added along the way.
Going private for the same metal braces in Broughty Ferry costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Broughty Ferry
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. NHS orthodontic waiting times in Dundee City vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Broughty Ferry — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Broughty Ferry's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band 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. Broughty Ferry is classified as large Urban Areas, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Tayside. With 35 orthodontic practices within five miles, Broughty Ferry is better served than 90% of towns in Scotland. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Broughty Ferry. The nearest recorded 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. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment 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.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Broughty Ferry?
The nearest practice to Broughty Ferry that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is BROUGHTY FERRY DENTAL CARE in Tayport, about 0.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include 196 BROOK STREET (0.3 miles) and CHERRY TREE DENTAL PRACTICE (0.4 miles).
Which NHS body covers Broughty Ferry for dental care?
Broughty Ferry sits within NHS Tayside for NHS dental commissioning.
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?
Monifieth, Tayport, Bucklerheads are within easy reach of Broughty Ferry.
What if the NHS wait is too long?
Private orthodontic treatment removes the waiting list entirely. It offers the same clinical outcomes with greater choice of brace type and typically a more personalised experience — at higher cost than the NHS charge.
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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