Orthodontic practices near Burghead
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Burghead; 10 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is BISHOPMILL DENTAL CENTRE in Elgin, 7.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BISHOPMILL DENTAL CENTREElgin | 7.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Trinity Dental PracticeElgin | 7.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| BUPA DENTAL CAREElgin | 7.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Moray OrthodonticsElgin | 7.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (13 reviews) |
| South Street DentalElgin | 7.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (19 reviews) |
| THE SOUTH STREET DENTAL PRACTICEElgin | 7.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ORCHARD ROAD DENTAL PRACTICEForres | 7.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| LOSSIEMOUTH DENTAL PRACTICELossiemouth | 7.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Burghead with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Elgin, 7.1 miles south-east; the next are Forres (7.8 miles south-west) and Lossiemouth (7.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin | 7 | 7.1 miles south-east |
| Forres | 2 | 7.8 miles south-west |
| Lossiemouth | 1 | 7.8 miles east |
| Nairn | 2 | 16.2 miles south-west |
| Charlestown of Aberlour | 1 | 18.6 miles south-east |
| Buckie | 2 | 19.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Burghead
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is 8to8 Dental in Buckie (4.9 from 491 reviews), 19.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 8to8 DentalBuckie | 4.9 (491 reviews) | 19.3 miles east |
| Trinity Dental PracticeElgin | 4.9 (142 reviews) | 7.2 miles south-east |
| South Street DentalElgin | 4.9 (19 reviews) | 7.4 miles south-east |
| Moray OrthodonticsElgin | 4.5 (13 reviews) | 7.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Burghead at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Moray |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of Scotland |
| Population | 1,930 |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Moray | 146th closest to an orthodontic practice of 165 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | BISHOPMILL DENTAL CENTRE, Elgin — 7 miles ORCHARD ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE, Forres — 8 miles LOSSIEMOUTH DENTAL PRACTICE, Lossiemouth — 8 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 | 10 within 10 miles, 15 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 Burghead
From Burghead the nearest practice is BISHOPMILL DENTAL CENTRE in Elgin, 7.1 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 15.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 8to8 Dental (19.3 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 4 of the practices around Burghead list clear aligners, the nearest 7.2 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 Burghead are commissioned by NHS Grampian, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is BISHOPMILL DENTAL CENTRE in Elgin, 7.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Burghead to BISHOPMILL DENTAL CENTRE 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 180 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Burghead
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Orthodontist in Burghead: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Burghead keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Moray. Burghead — a small village with a population of around 1,930 — is covered on this page specifically.
The local picture in Burghead
Burghead is classified as accessible Rural, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Grampian. Burghead has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Burghead's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Scotland.
Widen your local search
You can also compare treatment pages for St Aethans, Buthill, College of Roseisle, Cummingstown, Bruntland, and Coltfield if you are weighing up more than one location.
Where Burghead sits locally
With a population of roughly 1,930, Burghead is a small village within Moray. St Aethans is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Burghead.
Useful local orthodontic context for Burghead
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Burghead. The nearest we do hold are BISHOPMILL DENTAL CENTRE in Elgin, about 7 miles away; ORCHARD ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE in Forres, about 8 miles away; and LOSSIEMOUTH DENTAL PRACTICE, about 8 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Burghead
The orthodontic landscape in Burghead offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Burghead
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Burghead — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Burghead
Many people in Burghead 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Burghead 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 Burghead. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Burghead
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Burghead, Moray, these local links help you keep browsing. You can also browse nearby location pages including St Aethans, Buthill, College of Roseisle, Cummingstown, Bruntland, and Coltfield.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Burghead
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Burghead often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Burghead?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Burghead is BISHOPMILL DENTAL CENTRE in Elgin, about 7.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Trinity Dental Practice (7.2 miles) and BUPA DENTAL CARE (7.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Burghead?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Burghead, 10 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Elgin, 7.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Burghead?
The nearest practice to Burghead that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is BISHOPMILL DENTAL CENTRE in Elgin, about 7.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Trinity Dental Practice (7.2 miles) and BUPA DENTAL CARE (7.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Burghead, Moray?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Burghead, Moray?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.