Orthodontic practices near Crawford
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Crawford; 13 practices within 20. The closest is HIGH STREET DENTAL in Biggar, 11.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET DENTALBiggar | 11.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BIGGAR DENTAL PRACTICEBiggar | 11.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| MOFFAT DENTAL PRACTICEMoffat | 12.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| LANARK SMILE STUDIOSLanark | 14.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| LESMAHAGOW DENTALLesmahagow | 14.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| WOODSTOCK DENTALLanark | 14.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| WATERLOO DENTAL PRACTICELanark | 15.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| THORNHILL DENTAL PRACTICEGatelawbridge | 16.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crawford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Biggar, 11.7 miles north-east; the next are Moffat (12.5 miles south-east) and Lanark (14.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Biggar | 2 | 11.7 miles north-east |
| Moffat | 1 | 12.5 miles south-east |
| Lanark | 3 | 14.9 miles north |
| Lesmahagow | 2 | 14.9 miles north-west |
| Gatelawbridge | 1 | 16.4 miles south |
| Netherburn | 1 | 18.1 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Crawford at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Lanarkshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Lanarkshire |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within South Lanarkshire | 152nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 154 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow — 36 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | HIGH STREET DENTAL, Biggar — 12 miles MOFFAT DENTAL PRACTICE, Moffat — 12 miles LANARK SMILE STUDIOS, Lanark — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 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 Crawford
From Crawford the nearest practice is HIGH STREET DENTAL in Biggar, 11.7 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. 13 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Tooth Doctor (19.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Crawford list clear aligners, the nearest 19.5 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 Crawford are commissioned by NHS Lanarkshire; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is HIGH STREET DENTAL in Biggar, 11.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Glasgow Dental Hospital in Glasgow, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Crawford to HIGH STREET DENTAL is roughly 25 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 300 to 610 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £275 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crawford
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Orthodontist in Crawford: This page was put together for people in Crawford who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Crawford with the wider South Lanarkshire area.
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What local practice data suggests in Crawford
There is no orthodontist on our records in Crawford itself. The nearest recorded are HIGH STREET DENTAL in Biggar, about 12 miles away; MOFFAT DENTAL PRACTICE, about 12 miles away; and LANARK SMILE STUDIOS, about 15 miles away.
Crawford in context
ONS classifies Crawford as accessible Rural. Crawford sits within NHS Lanarkshire for NHS dental commissioning. Crawford has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Crawford is roughly mid-table for Scotland. The nearest university dental hospital to Crawford is Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Where Crawford sits locally
Abington is the closest neighbouring location page, around 3 km west of Crawford.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Crawford
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Crawford
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Frequently Asked Questions in Crawford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crawford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crawford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crawford is HIGH STREET DENTAL in Biggar, about 11.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are BIGGAR DENTAL PRACTICE (11.9 miles) and MOFFAT DENTAL PRACTICE (12.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crawford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Crawford, 0 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Biggar, 11.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crawford?
The nearest practice to Crawford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is HIGH STREET DENTAL in Biggar, about 11.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include BIGGAR DENTAL PRACTICE (11.9 miles) and MOFFAT DENTAL PRACTICE (12.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crawford, South Lanarkshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Crawford, South Lanarkshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.