Orthodontic practices near Crawfordsburn
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Crawfordsburn, 30 practices within 10 and 44 practices within 20. The closest is Helens Bay Dental Practice Bangor, 0.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helens Bay Dental Practice BangorBangor | 0.6 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (285 reviews) |
| Clandeboye Dental ClinicBangor | 2.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Eastern Dental laboratoryBangor | 2.3 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| North Down Dental and Implant ClinicBangor | 2.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (304 reviews) |
| Clear Dental, AntrimBangor | 2.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Holywood Dental CareHolywood | 4.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (15 reviews) |
| Ards & Kircubbin DentalNewtownards | 4.7 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Ards Dental PracticeNewtownards | 4.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.4 (19 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crawfordsburn with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bangor, 0.6 miles north-west; the next are Holywood (4.5 miles west) and Newtownards (4.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor | 5 | 0.6 miles north-west |
| Holywood | 1 | 4.5 miles west |
| Newtownards | 7 | 4.7 miles south |
| Carrickfergus | 2 | 4.9 miles north-west |
| Newtownabbey | 2 | 6.5 miles west |
| Belfast | 11 | 7.0 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 Crawfordsburn
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is North Down Dental and Implant Clinic in Bangor (5.0 from 304 reviews), 2.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Down Dental and Implant ClinicBangor | 5.0 (304 reviews) | 2.5 miles east |
| Helens Bay Dental Practice BangorBangor | 5.0 (285 reviews) | 0.6 miles north-west |
| Greenwood Specialist Dental ClinicBelfast | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 7.0 miles south-west |
| Ardent Dental CareNewtownards | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 5.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crawfordsburn at a Glance
| Nation | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Ards and North Down |
| NHS dental services | Health and Social Care Northern Ireland |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Northern Ireland |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 95% of towns in Northern Ireland |
| Access within Ards and North Down | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 33 places in the county (the county median is 6.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in Northern Ireland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast — 10 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Helens Bay Dental Practice Bangor, Bangor — under a mile Holywood Dental Care, Holywood — 4 miles Ards & Kircubbin Dental, Newtownards — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 30 within 10 miles, 44 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 Crawfordsburn
Crawfordsburn has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Helens Bay Dental Practice Bangor is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 30 practices, and within 20 there are 44.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: North Down Dental and Implant Clinic (2.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Castlebawn Dental Practice (4.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Crawfordsburn list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Crawfordsburn are commissioned by Health and Social Care Northern Ireland; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Clandeboye Dental Clinic in Bangor, 2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crawfordsburn
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Crawfordsburn, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Ards and North Down.
Practice signals around Crawfordsburn
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Crawfordsburn. The closest on record are Helens Bay Dental Practice Bangor, under a mile away; Holywood Dental Care, about 4 miles away; and Ards & Kircubbin Dental in Newtownards, about 5 miles away.
Continue your local research
Pages for Helen’s Bay, Bangor, Conlig, Eden, Kilroot, and Newtownards follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local snapshot of Crawfordsburn
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Helen’s Bay, the closest linked location.
Crawfordsburn in context
Crawfordsburn sits within Health and Social Care Northern Ireland for NHS dental commissioning. Crawfordsburn has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 95% of towns in Northern Ireland. By national deprivation ranking, Crawfordsburn sits among the less deprived areas of Northern Ireland. The nearest university dental hospital to Crawfordsburn is Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast, about 10 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Orthodontic Treatments in Crawfordsburn
Patients in Crawfordsburn have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Crawfordsburn — Local Context
Provision in Crawfordsburn varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. NHS dental commissioning in Crawfordsburn falls under Health and Social Care Northern Ireland. Crawfordsburn has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 95% of towns in Northern Ireland. National deprivation data ranks Crawfordsburn among Northern Ireland's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Crawfordsburn is Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast, about 10 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Crawfordsburn itself. The nearest we do hold are Helens Bay Dental Practice Bangor, under a mile away; Holywood Dental Care, about 4 miles away; and Ards & Kircubbin Dental in Newtownards, about 5 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Crawfordsburn
Orthodontic treatment in Crawfordsburn is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Crawfordsburn
Provision in Crawfordsburn varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. NHS dental commissioning in Crawfordsburn falls under Health and Social Care Northern Ireland. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, Crawfordsburn is better served than 95% of towns in Northern Ireland. By national deprivation ranking, Crawfordsburn sits among the less deprived areas of Northern Ireland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Crawfordsburn is about 10 miles from Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crawfordsburn. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crawfordsburn
This part of the page places Crawfordsburn, Ards and North Down in context alongside the towns and areas around it. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Helen’s Bay, Bangor, Conlig, Eden, Kilroot, and Newtownards.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Crawfordsburn
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crawfordsburn often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crawfordsburn?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crawfordsburn is Helens Bay Dental Practice Bangor, about 0.6 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Clandeboye Dental Clinic (2.0 miles) and Eastern Dental laboratory (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crawfordsburn?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Crawfordsburn, 30 practices within 10 miles and 44 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crawfordsburn?
The nearest practice to Crawfordsburn that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Clandeboye Dental Clinic in Bangor, about 2.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Clear Dental, Antrim (2.6 miles) and Holywood Dental Care (4.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crawfordsburn, Ards and North Down?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Crawfordsburn, Ards and North Down?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.