Invisalign in Crathes at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing Invisalign | Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics, Westhill — 8.3 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with digital scanning | Holburn Dental and Implant Centre, Aberdeen — 12.1 miles |
| Nearest practice with a free consultation | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice listing clear aligners | Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics, Westhill — 8.3 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland |
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 near Crathes listing Invisalign
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Crathes, 12 practices within 10 and 77 practices within 20. The closest is FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-BANCHORY, 2.7 miles west. The nearest listing Invisalign is Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics, 8.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | Invisalign | Aligners | Free consultation | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie OrthodonticsWesthill | 8.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.1 (41 reviews) |
| Portlethen Dental CarePortlethen | 10.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (517 reviews) |
| Holburn Dental and Implant CentreAberdeen | 12.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.5 (219 reviews) |
| Andrew Scott Dental CareAberdeen | 12.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (240 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crathes with practices listing Invisalign
The closest town with practices listing Invisalign is Westhill, 8.3 miles north-east; the next are Portlethen (10.9 miles east) and Aberdeen (12.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Westhill | 1 | 8.3 miles north-east |
| Portlethen | 1 | 10.9 miles east |
| Aberdeen | 2 | 12.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crathes
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Portlethen Dental Care (4.9 from 517 reviews), 10.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portlethen Dental CarePortlethen | 4.9 (517 reviews) | 10.9 miles east |
| Andrew Scott Dental CareAberdeen | 4.9 (240 reviews) | 12.1 miles north-east |
| Holburn Dental and Implant CentreAberdeen | 4.5 (219 reviews) | 12.1 miles east |
| Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie OrthodonticsWesthill | 4.1 (41 reviews) | 8.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
As the market-leading clear aligner system, Invisalign is planned digitally from start to finish before a single tray is made. It is available from a number of certified providers in and around Crathes. Digital scanning replaces messy impressions and feeds straight into the treatment plan.
Invisalign Product Tiers
Invisalign Comprehensive is the full treatment option for moderate to complex cases, with unlimited refinement trays within the treatment cycle — suitable for significant crowding, spacing and bite correction.
Invisalign Lite targets simple front-tooth alignment with a fixed tray allowance — good value when the case is genuinely mild, but not for bite work.
Invisalign Go is the general-dentist product for front-teeth-only cases; it's fine for light cosmetic alignment but not for posterior movement or bite correction.
Invisalign Teen includes the features parents and clinicians want for younger patients: fade-with-wear indicators, lost-tray replacements, and eruption compensation.
The Technology Behind Invisalign
SmartTrack material is Align's own aligner polymer, built to keep force consistent from day one to day fourteen of each tray and to fit more snugly than generic materials.
ClinCheck software produces the digital treatment plan — a stage-by-stage simulation your clinician approves before manufacture, and one you can usually see for yourself up front.
iTero scanning does away with physical impressions — a quick digital scan builds the 3D model, feeds ClinCheck, and monitors tracking at each review. It's routine among Crathes providers.
Attachments are the small bonded bumps that let aligners grip and control harder movements. They're tooth-coloured, removed at the end, and used in the majority of cases.
Invisalign in Crathes — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Crathes — comparing a couple is worthwhile. With 2 orthodontic practices within five miles, Crathes is better served than 56% of towns in Scotland. By ONS classification, Crathes falls under accessible Rural. Crathes's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Scotland. NHS Grampian is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Crathes. The nearest university dental hospital to Crathes is Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Crathes → Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
As a guide, Invisalign Lite starts from around £2,500 in Crathes for milder cases, rising to roughly £5,500 for Invisalign Comprehensive on more complex full-arch cases. Confirm trays, refinements and retainers are included in any quote.
Frequently Asked Questions — Invisalign in Crathes
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crathes?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crathes is FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-BANCHORY, about 2.7 miles to the west. The next closest are DEESIDE DENTAL CARE (3.2 miles) and PETERCULTER DENTAL PRACTICE (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crathes?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Crathes, 12 practices within 10 miles and 77 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get Invisalign near Crathes?
The nearest practice to Crathes that lists Invisalign is Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics in Westhill, about 8.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Portlethen Dental Care (10.9 miles) and Holburn Dental and Implant Centre (12.1 miles).
Which NHS body covers Crathes for dental care?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Grampian.
Is Crathes rural or urban?
ONS classifies Crathes as accessible Rural.
How deprived is Crathes compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Crathes is less deprived than most of Scotland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Crathes?
Nearby towns include Schoolhill, Landerberry, Banchory.
How long does Invisalign treatment take?
It scales with complexity: Lite can wrap up in 3-6 months for mild cases, while Comprehensive typically runs 12-18 months and up to 24 for complex bite corrections. Refinement trays can add a few months on top.
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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