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Orthodontic practices near Crawton

On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Crawton, 4 practices within 10 and 69 practices within 20. The closest is MARKET SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICE in Stonehaven, 3.7 miles north.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
MARKET SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICEStonehaven3.7 miles north✓–––
STONEHAVEN DENTAL PRACTICEStonehaven3.7 miles north✓–––
C. A. GARDENStonehaven3.8 miles north✓–––
ARDUTHIE DENTAL PRACTICEStonehaven4.0 miles north✓–––
Portlethen Dental CarePortlethen10.8 miles north✓✓✓4.9 (517 reviews)
PETERCULTER DENTAL PRACTICEPeterculter13.1 miles north✓–––
Cove Dental & Implant Centre | Private & Nhs Dentist AberdeenAberdeen14.0 miles north–––4.1 (88 reviews)
COVE BAY DENTALCove14.0 miles north✓–––

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Crawton with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stonehaven, 3.7 miles north; the next are Portlethen (10.8 miles north) and Peterculter (13.1 miles north).

PlacePracticesNearest
Stonehaven43.7 miles north
Portlethen110.8 miles north
Peterculter113.1 miles north
Aberdeen1714.0 miles north
Cove114.0 miles north
Cults414.3 miles north

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crawton

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Portlethen Dental Care (4.9 from 517 reviews), 10.8 miles north.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Portlethen Dental CarePortlethen4.9 (517 reviews)10.8 miles north
Andrew Scott Dental CareAberdeen4.9 (240 reviews)16.2 miles north
The Dental PracticeAberdeen4.8 (28 reviews)16.4 miles north
Bridge St Aesthetic and Dental Implant Clinic AberdeenAberdeen4.6 (1,720 reviews)16.6 miles north

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Crawton at a Glance

NationScotland
Council areaAberdeenshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Grampian
NHS orthodontic chargesFree under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384
Area type (ONS)Accessible Rural
DeprivationLess deprived than most of Scotland
Practices within 5 miles4 practices, more than 68% of towns in Scotland
Access within Aberdeenshire207th closest to an orthodontic practice of 487 places in the county (the county median is 4.3 miles)
Nearest practice compared3.7 miles away, closer than 52% of towns in Scotland
Nearest university dental hospitalAberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen — 17 miles
Nearest orthodontic practicesMARKET SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICE, Stonehaven — 4 miles
Portlethen Dental Care, Portlethen — 11 miles
PETERCULTER DENTAL PRACTICE, Peterculter — 13 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles4 within 10 miles, 69 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 Crawton

The nearest practice to Crawton is MARKET SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICE in Stonehaven, 3.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 69.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Visage Orthodontics Aberdeen | Orthodontist in Aberdeen for Invisalign & Braces (16.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 5 of the practices around Crawton list clear aligners, the nearest 10.8 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 Crawton are commissioned by NHS Grampian; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is MARKET SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICE in Stonehaven, 3.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 17 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Crawton

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Braces and aligner options in Crawton

Orthodontist in Crawton: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Crawton often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Aberdeenshire.

Useful local orthodontic context for Crawton

There is no orthodontist on our records in Crawton itself. The closest on record are MARKET SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICE in Stonehaven, about 4 miles away; Portlethen Dental Care, about 11 miles away; and PETERCULTER DENTAL PRACTICE, about 13 miles away.

Where Crawton sits locally

Heading south-west for around 2 km brings you to Catterline, the closest linked location.

Continue your local research

For a broader view, related location pages cover Catterline, Dunnottar, Fetteresso, Stonehaven, Kinneff, and Redcloak as well as this one.

The local picture in Crawton

Classified by ONS as accessible Rural, Crawton sits within NHS Grampian for NHS dental commissioning. Crawton has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 68% of towns in Scotland. Crawton's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Scotland. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Crawton is Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 17 miles away.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Crawton

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Treatment Options in Crawton — Local Context

Practices serving Crawton differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. ONS classifies Crawton as accessible Rural. NHS Grampian is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Crawton. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Crawton is better served than 68% of towns in Scotland. National deprivation data ranks Crawton among Scotland's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Crawton is Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 17 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Crawton. The nearest recorded are MARKET SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICE in Stonehaven, about 4 miles away; Portlethen Dental Care, about 11 miles away; and PETERCULTER DENTAL PRACTICE, about 13 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Crawton

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Crawton helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Crawton

Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Crawton — comparing a couple is worthwhile. By ONS classification, Crawton falls under accessible Rural. NHS dental commissioning in Crawton falls under NHS Grampian. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Crawton is better served than 68% of towns in Scotland. By national deprivation ranking, Crawton sits among the less deprived areas of Scotland. The nearest university dental hospital to Crawton is Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crawton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Crawton

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crawton often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crawton?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crawton is MARKET SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICE in Stonehaven, about 3.7 miles to the north. The next closest are STONEHAVEN DENTAL PRACTICE (3.7 miles) and C. A. GARDEN (3.8 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Crawton?

Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Crawton, 4 practices within 10 miles and 69 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crawton?

The nearest practice to Crawton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is MARKET SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICE in Stonehaven, about 3.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include STONEHAVEN DENTAL PRACTICE (3.7 miles) and C. A. GARDEN (3.8 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crawton, Aberdeenshire?

The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Crawton, Aberdeenshire?

Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.

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TitleCrawton, Aberdeenshire Smile Straightening
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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