NHS Treatment in Collace at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Tayside |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | COUPAR ANGUS DENTAL CARE, Coupar Angus — 4.7 miles; 13 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — about 12 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
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 Collace
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Collace, 17 practices within 10 and 71 practices within 20. The closest is COUPAR ANGUS DENTAL CARE, 4.7 miles north. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is COUPAR ANGUS DENTAL CARE, 4.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUPAR ANGUS DENTAL CARECoupar Angus | 4.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – |
| SCONE DENTAL PRACTICEScone | 6.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – |
| 11 MAIN STREETPerth | 7.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – |
| BALHOUSIE DENTAL PRACTICEPerth | 7.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – |
| 64 HIGH STREETBlairgowrie and Rattray | 7.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – |
| DENTAL CARE PERTH AND IMPLANT CLINICPerth | 8.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Collace with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Coupar Angus, 4.7 miles north; the next are Scone (6.3 miles south-west) and Perth (7.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Coupar Angus | 1 | 4.7 miles north |
| Scone | 1 | 6.3 miles south-west |
| Perth | 8 | 7.5 miles south-west |
| Blairgowrie and Rattray | 1 | 7.9 miles north |
| Invergowrie | 2 | 8.9 miles east |
| Alyth | 1 | 10.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Collace, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 19.5 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is COUPAR ANGUS DENTAL CARE, 4.7 miles 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 12 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Collace 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 Collace focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. Understanding its limits helps families in Collace plan around realistic waiting times.
How the NHS Route Works in Collace
For eligible patients in Collace, 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 Collace.
- 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.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Collace?
Many patients in Perth and Kinross wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Collace
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 Perth and Kinross vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Collace. By national deprivation ranking, Collace is roughly mid-table for Scotland. The nearest university dental hospital to Collace is Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Collace sits within NHS Tayside for NHS dental commissioning. ONS classifies Collace as accessible Rural. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Collace itself. The nearest we do hold are COUPAR ANGUS DENTAL CARE, about 5 miles away; SCONE DENTAL PRACTICE, about 6 miles away; and 11 MAIN STREET in Perth, about 8 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.
Kids' Braces & Interceptive Treatment in Collace
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. Not every child who sees an orthodontist needs treatment right away, but early identification allows targeted intervention. A photo assessment is a gentle way to get an early steer before booking anything.
The Age-7 Assessment
The British Orthodontic Society recommends an orthodontic assessment by age 7 for children with notable concerns. At age 7, most children have their first permanent molars and incisors, giving an orthodontist enough information to evaluate jaw relationships, arch development, bite patterns, and likely future crowding.
Understanding Orthodontic Eligibility in Collace
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. Even visibly crooked teeth may score below the threshold, which is why understanding IOTN matters. This guide explains how IOTN works, who qualifies, and what private options exist if you don't.
How Eligibility Is Scored
The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the two-part scoring system orthodontists across Perth and Kinross use to decide whether a patient qualifies for NHS treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Collace
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Collace?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Collace is COUPAR ANGUS DENTAL CARE, about 4.7 miles to the north. The next closest are SCONE DENTAL PRACTICE (6.3 miles) and 11 MAIN STREET (7.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Collace?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Collace, 17 practices within 10 miles and 71 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Collace?
The nearest practice to Collace that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is COUPAR ANGUS DENTAL CARE, about 4.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include SCONE DENTAL PRACTICE (6.3 miles) and 11 MAIN STREET (7.5 miles).
What NHS area is Collace in for dental services?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Tayside.
What kind of area is Collace?
By ONS classification, Collace falls under accessible Rural.
How deprived is Collace compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Collace is close to the Scotland average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Collace?
Nearby towns include Saucher, Bandirran, Kilspindie.
What if the NHS wait is too long?
Going private removes the wait entirely, with the same clinical outcomes plus a wider choice of brace type and a more personalised experience — for a higher price 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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