Braces in Caledon at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing fixed braces | Armagh Orthodontic Clinic Ltd, Armagh — 6.9 miles |
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| Nearest practice listing NHS | DENTISTRY@MARKETHILL, Market Hill — 13 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast — about 39 miles |
| Deprivation | Around the Northern Ireland average |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way, to Armagh Orthodontic Clinic Ltd |
| Access within Mid Ulster | 26th closest to a practice of 69 places in the county; the county median is 8.7 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 Caledon
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Caledon; 2 practices within 10 and 7 practices within 20. The closest is Armagh Orthodontic Clinic Ltd, 6.9 miles east. The nearest that mentions fixed braces is Armagh Orthodontic Clinic Ltd, 6.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armagh Orthodontic Clinic LtdArmagh | 6.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (23 reviews) |
| William Street DentalPortadown | 16.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (142 reviews) |
| DJ Maguire & Associates LtdPortadown | 16.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.2 (65 reviews) |
| Camlough Dental PracticeNewry | 20.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (12 reviews) |
| Zen OrthodonticsNewry | 23.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (69 reviews) |
| Omagh OrthodonticsOmagh | 25.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 2.7 (3 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Caledon with practices offering braces
The closest town with practices offering braces is Armagh, 6.9 miles east; the next are Portadown (16.3 miles east) and Newry (20.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Armagh | 1 | 6.9 miles east |
| Portadown | 2 | 16.3 miles east |
| Newry | 2 | 20.6 miles south-east |
| Omagh | 1 | 25.4 miles north-west |
| Moira | 1 | 26.0 miles east |
| Warrenpoint | 1 | 29.0 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Caledon
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is William Street Dental in Portadown (5.0 from 142 reviews), 16.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Street DentalPortadown | 5.0 (142 reviews) | 16.3 miles east |
| Armagh Orthodontic Clinic LtdArmagh | 4.5 (23 reviews) | 6.9 miles east |
| DJ Maguire & Associates LtdPortadown | 3.2 (65 reviews) | 16.6 miles east |
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. Residents of Caledon have a genuine choice of brace type, and the best option is the one matched to your clinical needs. Because they act around the clock, they treat cases that removable appliances struggle with. Typical treatment spans roughly one to two years, depending on complexity.
Types of Braces Available in Caledon
Metal braces are the benchmark treatment: small steel brackets, an archwire, and regular adjustments. They suit all case types and are the least expensive private option, as well as the NHS standard.
Ceramic braces work identically to metal but use tooth-coloured or clear brackets, making them far less visible. They cost a little more and need careful cleaning to avoid staining.
Lingual braces are placed behind the teeth and cannot be seen from outside. Fitting is specialist work, the cost is highest, and most patients adapt to the feel and speech changes within a few weeks.
Self-ligating braces (such as Damon or In-Ovation) use a slide or clip instead of elastic ties, reducing friction and sometimes the number of adjustment visits. Both metal and ceramic versions are available in Caledon.
Funding Your Braces in Caledon
NHS orthodontics in Caledon 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 who do qualify pay 80% of the Health Service fee, capped at £384 for a course of treatment. NHS orthodontic waiting times in Mid Ulster vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Private treatment has no age limit and no waiting list. As a guide in Caledon, metal braces run about £1,500–£3,500, ceramic £2,000–£4,500, and lingual £4,000–£8,000, with payment plans widely offered.
Local Context for Caledon
Not every practice near Caledon offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. NHS dental commissioning in Caledon falls under Health and Social Care Northern Ireland. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Caledon; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Caledon's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Northern Ireland as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Caledon is Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast, about 39 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Caledon itself. The nearest we do hold are Armagh Orthodontic Clinic Ltd, about 7 miles away; Moy Orthodontic Clinic Ltd, about 9 miles away; and DENTISTRY@MARKETHILL in Market Hill, about 13 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Mid Ulster vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made. Private treatment can usually begin within a few weeks of the initial consultation.
Private brace in Caledon 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.
Frequently Asked Questions — Braces in Caledon
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Caledon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Caledon is Armagh Orthodontic Clinic Ltd, about 6.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Moy Orthodontic Clinic Ltd (8.7 miles) and DENTISTRY@MARKETHILL (13.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Caledon?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Caledon, 2 practices within 10 miles and 7 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Armagh, 6.9 miles away.
Where can I get braces near Caledon?
The nearest practice to Caledon that mentions fixed braces is Armagh Orthodontic Clinic Ltd, about 6.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include William Street Dental (16.3 miles) and DJ Maguire & Associates Ltd (16.6 miles).
Which NHS body covers Caledon for dental care?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Health and Social Care Northern Ireland.
How deprived is Caledon compared with the rest of Northern Ireland?
By the national deprivation index, Caledon is close to the Northern Ireland average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Caledon?
Nearby towns include Tynan, Creevelough, Dyan.
What county is Caledon in?
Caledon falls within Mid Ulster.
What are self-ligating braces?
Self-ligating braces (such as Damon or In-Ovation) use a built-in clip mechanism instead of elastic ties to hold the archwire. This can reduce friction and may mean fewer adjustment appointments. They are available in both metal and ceramic versions from many orthodontists.
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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