Orthodontic practices near Craobh Haven
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Craobh Haven; 4 practices within 20. The closest is UNION STREET DENTAL in Lochgilphead, 12.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNION STREET DENTALLochgilphead | 12.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| OBAN DENTAL ACCESS CENTREOban | 13.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| OBAN DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTREOban | 14.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| OBAN DENTAL CAREOban | 14.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| TARBERT DENTALTarbert | 24.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Craobh Haven with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Lochgilphead, 12.8 miles south; the next are Oban (13.5 miles north) and Tarbert (24.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Lochgilphead | 1 | 12.8 miles south |
| Oban | 3 | 13.5 miles north |
| Tarbert | 1 | 24.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Craobh Haven at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Argyll and Bute |
| NHS dental services | NHS Highland |
| 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 Argyll and Bute | 254th closest to an orthodontic practice of 405 places in the county (the county median is 9.9 miles) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | UNION STREET DENTAL, Lochgilphead — 13 miles OBAN DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE, Oban — 14 miles TARBERT DENTAL, Tarbert — 24 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, 4 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 Craobh Haven
The nearest practice to Craobh Haven is UNION STREET DENTAL in Lochgilphead, 12.8 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. 4 practices are within 20 miles.
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 Craobh Haven are commissioned by NHS Highland, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is UNION STREET DENTAL in Lochgilphead, 12.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Craobh Haven to UNION STREET DENTAL 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 330 to 670 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £150 to £300 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 330 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Craobh Haven
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Area profile for Craobh Haven
By ONS classification, Craobh Haven falls under remote Rural. NHS Highland is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Craobh Haven. People in Craobh Haven usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Craobh Haven is roughly mid-table for Scotland.
Local treatment availability around Craobh Haven
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Craobh Haven itself. The nearest we do hold are UNION STREET DENTAL in Lochgilphead, about 13 miles away; OBAN DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE, about 14 miles away; and TARBERT DENTAL, about 24 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Craobh Haven
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Craobh Haven often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Craobh Haven?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Craobh Haven is UNION STREET DENTAL in Lochgilphead, about 12.8 miles to the south. The next closest are OBAN DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE (13.5 miles) and OBAN DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTRE (14.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Craobh Haven?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Craobh Haven, 0 practices within 10 miles and 4 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Lochgilphead, 12.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Craobh Haven?
The nearest practice to Craobh Haven that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is UNION STREET DENTAL in Lochgilphead, about 12.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include OBAN DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE (13.5 miles) and OBAN DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTRE (14.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Craobh Haven, Argyll and Bute?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Craobh Haven, Argyll and Bute?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.