Orthodontic practices near Chesters
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Chesters; 6 practices within 10 and 12 practices within 20. The closest is CLEARWATER DENTAL in Jedburgh, 6.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEARWATER DENTALJedburgh | 6.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| JEDBURGH FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICEJedburgh | 6.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| G K DENTALHawick | 7.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 41 NORTH BRIDGE STREETHawick | 7.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| TEVIOT DENTAL PRACTICEHawick | 7.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| NHS BORDERS DENTAL CENTREHawick | 7.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SELKIRK DENTAL PRACTICESelkirk | 14.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| THE CORN EXCHANGEKelso | 15.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Chesters with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Jedburgh, 6.3 miles north; the next are Hawick (7.6 miles west) and Selkirk (14.4 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Jedburgh | 2 | 6.3 miles north |
| Hawick | 4 | 7.6 miles west |
| Selkirk | 1 | 14.4 miles north-west |
| Kelso | 2 | 15.8 miles north-east |
| Galashiels | 3 | 17.4 miles north-west |
| Peebles | 4 | 28.5 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Chesters at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Scottish Borders |
| NHS dental services | NHS Borders |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within The Scottish Borders | 144th closest to an orthodontic practice of 212 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | CLEARWATER DENTAL, Jedburgh — 6 miles G K DENTAL, Hawick — 8 miles SELKIRK DENTAL PRACTICE, Selkirk — 14 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 | 6 within 10 miles, 12 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 Chesters
The nearest practice to Chesters is CLEARWATER DENTAL in Jedburgh, 6.3 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 12.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Chesters are commissioned by NHS Borders, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is CLEARWATER DENTAL in Jedburgh, 6.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Chesters to CLEARWATER DENTAL 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 160 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Chesters
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Orthodontist in Chesters: This page was put together for people in Chesters who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Chesters with the wider The Scottish Borders area.
The local picture in Chesters
Chesters — accessible Rural by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Borders for NHS dentistry. Chesters has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Chesters is roughly mid-table for Scotland.
Chesters at a glance
Abbotrule is the closest neighbouring location page, around 3 km north-west of Chesters.
What local practice data suggests in Chesters
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Chesters itself. The nearest recorded are CLEARWATER DENTAL in Jedburgh, about 6 miles away; G K DENTAL in Hawick, about 8 miles away; and SELKIRK DENTAL PRACTICE, about 14 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
Related pages for Abbotrule, Southdean, Hobkirk, Wolfelee, Bonchester Bridge, and Cleuch Head are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Orthodontic Treatments in Chesters
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Chesters can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Chesters
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Chesters — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Chesters
Many people in Chesters delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Chesters follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Chesters. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Chesters
This part of the page places Chesters, The Scottish Borders in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Abbotrule, Southdean, Hobkirk, Wolfelee, Bonchester Bridge, and Cleuch Head.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Chesters
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Chesters often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chesters?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chesters is CLEARWATER DENTAL in Jedburgh, about 6.3 miles to the north. The next closest are JEDBURGH FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE (6.4 miles) and G K DENTAL (7.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chesters?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Chesters, 6 practices within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Jedburgh, 6.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chesters?
The nearest practice to Chesters that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is CLEARWATER DENTAL in Jedburgh, about 6.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include JEDBURGH FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE (6.4 miles) and G K DENTAL (7.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Chesters, The Scottish Borders?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Chesters, The Scottish Borders?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.