Orthodontic practices near Colquhonny
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Colquhonny; 2 practices within 20. The closest is FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE, 12.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNEAboyne | 12.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Young Smile Dental CareBridge of Alford | 13.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (319 reviews) |
| DEVERON DENTALHuntly | 20.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Deveron Dental Centre, HuntlyHuntly | 20.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (160 reviews) |
| HUNTLY DENTAL PRACTICEHuntly | 20.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SPEYSIDE DENTAL CLINICCharlestown of Aberlour | 21.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Blairdaff DentalBograxie | 21.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (29 reviews) |
| DEESIDE DENTAL CAREBanchory | 22.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Colquhonny with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Aboyne, 12.5 miles south-east; the next are Bridge of Alford (13.5 miles east) and Huntly (20.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Aboyne | 1 | 12.5 miles south-east |
| Bridge of Alford | 1 | 13.5 miles east |
| Huntly | 3 | 20.5 miles north-east |
| Charlestown of Aberlour | 1 | 21.1 miles north |
| Bograxie | 1 | 21.2 miles east |
| Banchory | 2 | 22.4 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Colquhonny at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Aberdeenshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Grampian |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Remote Rural |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Aberdeenshire | 467th closest to an orthodontic practice of 487 places in the county (the county median is 4.3 miles) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen — 35 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE, Aboyne — 12 miles Young Smile Dental Care, Bridge of Alford — 14 miles DEVERON DENTAL, Huntly — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 2 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 Colquhonny
From Colquhonny the nearest practice is FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE, 12.5 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. 2 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (20.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Keith Dental House (25.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 6 of the practices around Colquhonny list clear aligners, the nearest 13.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Colquhonny are commissioned by NHS Grampian; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE, 12.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Colquhonny to FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE is roughly 30 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 320 to 650 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £145 to £290 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 320 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Colquhonny
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Orthodontist in Colquhonny: This page was put together for people in Colquhonny who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Aberdeenshire and the surrounding area.
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Facts about Colquhonny
The nearest other location we cover is Heugh-head, around 2 km to the north-east.
Local orthodontic signals in Colquhonny
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Colquhonny. The nearest we do hold are FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE, about 12 miles away; Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford, about 14 miles away; and DEVERON DENTAL in Huntly, about 20 miles away.
What official data says about Colquhonny
Colquhonny — remote Rural by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Grampian for NHS dentistry. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Colquhonny; the nearest is about 13 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Colquhonny is roughly mid-table for Scotland. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Colquhonny is Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 35 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Colquhonny
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Colquhonny
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Colquhonny
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Frequently Asked Questions in Colquhonny
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Colquhonny often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Colquhonny?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Colquhonny is FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE, about 12.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Young Smile Dental Care (13.5 miles) and DEVERON DENTAL (20.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Colquhonny?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Colquhonny, 0 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Aboyne, 12.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Colquhonny?
The nearest practice to Colquhonny that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE, about 12.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Young Smile Dental Care (13.5 miles) and DEVERON DENTAL (20.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Colquhonny, Aberdeenshire?
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 Colquhonny, Aberdeenshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.