Orthodontic practices near Cragganmore
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Cragganmore; 2 practices within 10 and 13 practices within 20. The closest is SPEYSIDE DENTAL CLINIC in Charlestown of Aberlour, 7.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPEYSIDE DENTAL CLINICCharlestown of Aberlour | 7.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINICGrantown on Spey | 9.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 8TO8 DENTAL (FORRES)Forres | 15.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| GLASSGREEN DENTAL PRACTICEElgin | 16.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ORCHARD ROAD DENTAL PRACTICEForres | 16.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BUPA DENTAL CAREElgin | 16.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| South Street DentalElgin | 16.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (19 reviews) |
| THE SOUTH STREET DENTAL PRACTICEElgin | 16.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cragganmore with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Charlestown of Aberlour, 7.4 miles north-east; the next are Grantown on Spey (9.7 miles south-west) and Forres (15.4 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Charlestown of Aberlour | 1 | 7.4 miles north-east |
| Grantown on Spey | 1 | 9.7 miles south-west |
| Forres | 2 | 15.4 miles north-west |
| Elgin | 7 | 16.0 miles north |
| Keith | 2 | 18.7 miles north-east |
| Nairn | 2 | 21.5 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cragganmore
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Trinity Dental Practice in Elgin (4.9 from 142 reviews), 16.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Dental PracticeElgin | 4.9 (142 reviews) | 16.8 miles north |
| The Keith Dental HouseKeith | 4.9 (39 reviews) | 18.7 miles north-east |
| South Street DentalElgin | 4.9 (19 reviews) | 16.7 miles north |
| Moray OrthodonticsElgin | 4.5 (13 reviews) | 16.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cragganmore 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) | Remote Rural |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Moray | 147th closest to an orthodontic practice of 165 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | SPEYSIDE DENTAL CLINIC, Charlestown of Aberlour — 7 miles YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC, Grantown on Spey — 10 miles 8TO8 DENTAL (FORRES), Forres — 15 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 13 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 Cragganmore
From Cragganmore the nearest practice is SPEYSIDE DENTAL CLINIC in Charlestown of Aberlour, 7.4 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 13.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (22.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Keith Dental House (18.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 8 of the practices around Cragganmore list clear aligners, the nearest 16.7 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 Cragganmore are commissioned by NHS Grampian, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is SPEYSIDE DENTAL CLINIC in Charlestown of Aberlour, 7.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cragganmore to SPEYSIDE DENTAL CLINIC 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cragganmore
Moray12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in Cragganmore
Orthodontist in Cragganmore: People weighing up braces or aligners in Cragganmore can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Moray.
Cragganmore in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Ballindalloch, around 2 km to the east.
More local pages to browse
Pages for Ballindalloch, Marypark, Advie, Knockando, Cardhu, and Drumin follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Practice data for Cragganmore
There is no orthodontist on our records in Cragganmore itself. The nearest we do hold are SPEYSIDE DENTAL CLINIC in Charlestown of Aberlour, about 7 miles away; YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC in Grantown on Spey, about 10 miles away; and 8TO8 DENTAL (FORRES), about 15 miles away.
Area profile for Cragganmore
ONS classifies Cragganmore as remote Rural. For NHS dental services, Cragganmore falls under NHS Grampian. Cragganmore has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. National deprivation data puts Cragganmore close to the Scotland median.
Orthodontic Treatments in Cragganmore
Patients in Cragganmore have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Cragganmore — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Cragganmore — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Cragganmore is categorised as remote Rural. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Grampian. People in Cragganmore usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Cragganmore is roughly mid-table for Scotland. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cragganmore. The nearest recorded are SPEYSIDE DENTAL CLINIC in Charlestown of Aberlour, about 7 miles away; YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC in Grantown on Spey, about 10 miles away; and 8TO8 DENTAL (FORRES), about 15 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Cragganmore
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Cragganmore helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cragganmore
Not every practice near Cragganmore offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Cragganmore — remote Rural by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Grampian for NHS dentistry. Cragganmore has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Cragganmore sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cragganmore. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cragganmore
This part of the page places Cragganmore, Moray in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can keep exploring with related pages for Ballindalloch, Marypark, Advie, Knockando, Cardhu, and Drumin.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cragganmore
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cragganmore often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cragganmore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cragganmore is SPEYSIDE DENTAL CLINIC in Charlestown of Aberlour, about 7.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC (9.7 miles) and 8TO8 DENTAL (FORRES) (15.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cragganmore?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cragganmore, 2 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Charlestown of Aberlour, 7.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cragganmore?
The nearest practice to Cragganmore that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is SPEYSIDE DENTAL CLINIC in Charlestown of Aberlour, about 7.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC (9.7 miles) and 8TO8 DENTAL (FORRES) (15.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cragganmore, Moray?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cragganmore, Moray?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.