Braces in Crimond at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing fixed braces | Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic Clinic, Bridge of Don — 29.9 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice listing NHS | GC DENTAL MINTLAW, Mintlaw — 6.1 miles; 7 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen — about 32 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Scotland |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way, to GC DENTAL MINTLAW |
| Access within Aberdeenshire | 344th closest to a practice of 487 places in the county; the county median is 4.3 miles |
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 offering braces near Crimond
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Crimond; 7 practices within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is GC DENTAL MINTLAW, 6.1 miles south-west. Few practices near here mention fixed braces in their published information, so this lists the nearest of any kind.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GC DENTAL MINTLAWMintlaw | 6.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICEFraserburgh | 7.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| T/A FRITHSIDE DENTAL CAREFraserburgh | 7.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| CLARK DENTAL CLINIC LTDFraserburgh | 7.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| T/A FRASERBURGH DENTAL CAREFraserburgh | 7.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| QUEEN STREET DENTAL PRACTICEPeterhead | 8.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crimond with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mintlaw, 6.1 miles south-west; the next are Fraserburgh (7.1 miles north-west) and Peterhead (8.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mintlaw | 1 | 6.1 miles south-west |
| Fraserburgh | 4 | 7.1 miles north-west |
| Peterhead | 2 | 8.1 miles south-east |
| Boddam | 1 | 10.3 miles south-east |
| Ellon | 2 | 17.1 miles south |
| Turriff | 1 | 20.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
For everything from mild crowding to complex bite correction, fixed braces do the heavy lifting. Residents of Crimond have a genuine choice of brace type, and the best option is the one matched to your clinical needs. No removable option quite matches the control a fixed appliance gives the clinician over each tooth. Typical treatment spans roughly one to two years, depending on complexity.
Local Context for Crimond
Provision in Crimond varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. By ONS classification, Crimond falls under accessible Rural. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Grampian. Crimond has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Crimond among Scotland's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Crimond is about 32 miles from Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Crimond. The closest on record are GC DENTAL MINTLAW, about 6 miles away; FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICE in Fraserburgh, about 7 miles away; and QUEEN STREET DENTAL PRACTICE in Peterhead, about 8 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
NHS waiting times in Aberdeenshire are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time. Private treatment can usually begin within a few weeks of the initial consultation.
Expect private brace costs in Crimond to fall roughly between £1,500 and £5,500. Many practices offer 0% or low-interest payment plans spread over 12 to 24 months.
NHS Versus Private Orthodontics in Crimond
Eligible under-18s in Crimond can receive NHS braces free of charge if their IOTN grade meets the threshold; adults rarely qualify unless there is a severe functional need. Adults aged 26 and over who qualify pay 80% of the NHS fee, capped at £384 for a course of treatment. NHS waiting times in Aberdeenshire are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Private treatment has no age limit and no waiting list. As a guide in Crimond, metal braces run about £1,500–£3,500, ceramic £2,000–£4,500, and lingual £4,000–£8,000, with payment plans widely offered.
The Brace Treatment Process in Crimond
Fitting takes around an hour, and adjustment appointments in Crimond are usually every 8–10 weeks. Skipping appointments simply lengthens the overall timeline. The Crimond overview sets out local facts, the nearest practices and the NHS funding route that applies here.
Common Orthodontic Problems in Crimond
What looks like a purely cosmetic issue often carries real functional consequences. They affect chewing, speech and long-term dental health, not just appearance. A photo assessment can give you an early steer on what you're dealing with.
Orthodontic Problems in Crimond — Local Context
Practices serving Crimond differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By ONS classification, Crimond falls under accessible Rural. Crimond sits within NHS Grampian for NHS dental commissioning. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Crimond; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Crimond falls in a more deprived area than most of Scotland, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Crimond is Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 32 miles away. Crowding is the most common presenting problem across the UK. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
TMJ, Underbite & Jaw Surgery in Crimond
Some bite problems come from the jaws themselves, not just the teeth. Some patients in Crimond have jaw discrepancies that can't be corrected by moving teeth alone. Many of these conditions are treatable, and early diagnosis improves outcomes.
Skeletal Jaw Discrepancies
Skeletal underbite (Class III) is where the lower jaw has grown larger or more forward than the upper one. Mild versions can sometimes be managed with camouflage orthodontics alone; moderate to severe cases, especially in adults, need orthognathic surgery to reposition one or both jaws.
Orthodontics for Teens in Crimond
For teenagers in Crimond, orthodontics improves far more than just the smile. Active jaw growth lets orthodontists in Crimond guide the teeth more efficiently. A photo assessment is a low-pressure first step for a hesitant teenager.
NHS vs Private Orthodontics for Teens in Crimond
NHS treatment is aimed at teenagers in Crimond who meet the IOTN threshold, with metal braces provided free of charge start to finish, retainers included. But waiting lists in Aberdeenshire often run 12–24 months or more — and for a teen near the end of the ideal window, waiting may not be practical.
Frequently Asked Questions — Braces in Crimond
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crimond?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crimond is GC DENTAL MINTLAW, about 6.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICE (7.1 miles) and T/A FRITHSIDE DENTAL CARE (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crimond?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Crimond, 7 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mintlaw, 6.1 miles away.
Where can I get braces near Crimond?
The nearest practice to Crimond that mentions fixed braces is Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic Clinic, about 29.9 miles to the south.
Which NHS body covers Crimond for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Crimond falls under NHS Grampian.
What kind of area is Crimond?
By ONS classification, Crimond falls under accessible Rural.
How deprived is Crimond compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Crimond is more deprived than most of Scotland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Crimond?
Cortes Village, Kirktown, Rora are within easy reach of Crimond.
Am I eligible for NHS braces in Crimond?
In Crimond, NHS braces are mainly reserved for under-18s who meet the IOTN threshold — adults qualify only in rare, severe functional cases. Starting point either way is a referral from your dentist.
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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