NHS Treatment in Craigdallie at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Tayside |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | 82 MAIN STREET, Invergowrie — 6.2 miles; 23 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — about 9 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 Craigdallie
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Craigdallie; 37 practices within 10 and 86 practices within 20. The closest is 82 MAIN STREET in Invergowrie, 6.2 miles east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is 82 MAIN STREET, 6.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 MAIN STREETInvergowrie | 6.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| COUPAR ANGUS DENTAL CARECoupar Angus | 6.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – |
| SCONE DENTAL PRACTICEScone | 7.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – |
| DUNDEE DENTAL CAREInvergowrie | 7.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| LOCHEE DENTAL CAREDundee | 8.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| 131 HIGH STREETDundee | 8.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Craigdallie with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Invergowrie, 6.2 miles east; the next are Coupar Angus (6.9 miles north) and Scone (7.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Invergowrie | 2 | 6.2 miles east |
| Coupar Angus | 1 | 6.9 miles north |
| Scone | 1 | 7.5 miles west |
| Dundee | 13 | 8.2 miles east |
| Perth | 6 | 8.5 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Craigdallie
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Beam Orthodontics in Dundee (4.9 from 290 reviews), 9.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beam OrthodonticsDundee | 4.9 (290 reviews) | 9.3 miles east |
| Discovery Dental CareDundee | 4.4 (47 reviews) | 9.4 miles east |
| White Pearl Dental PracticeDundee | 3.4 (30 reviews) | 9.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Craigdallie, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 17.2 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is 82 MAIN STREET, Invergowrie, 6.2 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 9 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Craigdallie are commissioned by NHS Tayside. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
For families in Craigdallie, the NHS pathway offers a subsidised route to fixed braces for eligible children. It's free for eligible under-18s and aimed primarily at children and teenagers with significant malocclusion. Knowing what the NHS can and cannot provide makes the NHS-versus-private decision clearer.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Craigdallie?
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.
How the NHS Route Works in Craigdallie
For eligible patients in Craigdallie, 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 Craigdallie.
- 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.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Craigdallie
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 waiting times in Perth and Kinross are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Provision in Craigdallie varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. National deprivation data ranks Craigdallie among Scotland's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Craigdallie is about 9 miles from Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee. NHS Tayside is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Craigdallie. ONS classifies Craigdallie as accessible Rural. Craigdallie has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Craigdallie itself. The nearest recorded are 82 MAIN STREET in Invergowrie, about 6 miles away; COUPAR ANGUS DENTAL CARE, about 7 miles away; and SCONE DENTAL PRACTICE, 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.
Children's Orthodontics in Craigdallie
For many families in Craigdallie, the question isn't whether their child needs treatment — it's when to start. Parents in Craigdallie increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
NHS Treatment for Children in Craigdallie
Eligible children under 18 in Craigdallie are entitled to NHS orthodontic treatment free of charge. The process starts with a dentist IOTN assessment and formal referral to the local NHS orthodontic service.
Am I Eligible for NHS Orthodontics in Craigdallie?
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. NHS-contracted orthodontists in Perth and Kinross apply the same national criteria consistently. This guide explains how IOTN works, who qualifies, and what private options exist if you don't.
What If You Don't Qualify for NHS Treatment?
If your IOTN score falls below the threshold for NHS funding, private orthodontic treatment is fully available with no eligibility criteria and no waiting list. This means you can start treatment within weeks of your consultation, with full choice of brace type — metal, ceramic, aligner, or lingual — rather than being limited to NHS metal braces.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Craigdallie
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Craigdallie?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Craigdallie is 82 MAIN STREET in Invergowrie, about 6.2 miles to the east. The next closest are COUPAR ANGUS DENTAL CARE (6.9 miles) and SCONE DENTAL PRACTICE (7.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Craigdallie?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Craigdallie, 37 practices within 10 miles and 86 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Invergowrie, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Craigdallie?
The nearest practice to Craigdallie that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is 82 MAIN STREET in Invergowrie, about 6.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include COUPAR ANGUS DENTAL CARE (6.9 miles) and SCONE DENTAL PRACTICE (7.5 miles).
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Craigdallie?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Tayside.
Is Craigdallie rural or urban?
ONS classifies Craigdallie as accessible Rural.
How deprived is Craigdallie compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Craigdallie is less deprived than most of Scotland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Craigdallie?
Westown, Abernyte, Kinnaird are within easy reach of Craigdallie.
What type of brace does the NHS provide?
Almost always metal fixed braces — ceramic, lingual and aligner treatment aren't NHS options. A less visible appliance means going private.
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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