Orthodontic practices near Croftjames
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Croftjames; 4 practices within 10 and 5 practices within 20. The closest is YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC in Grantown on Spey, 5.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINICGrantown on Spey | 5.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINICAviemore | 6.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Your Perfect Smile Dental & Implant ClinicAviemore | 6.9 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (19 reviews) |
| Aviemore Dental & Implant ClinicAviemore | 7.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (140 reviews) |
| Kingussie DentalKingussie | 18.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (40 reviews) |
| CROY DENTALCantray | 20.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| INSHES DENTAL CENTRESmithton | 21.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| CULLODEN DENTAL CARECulloden | 21.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Croftjames with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Grantown on Spey, 5.2 miles north-east; the next are Aviemore (6.9 miles south-west) and Kingussie (18.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Grantown on Spey | 1 | 5.2 miles north-east |
| Aviemore | 3 | 6.9 miles south-west |
| Kingussie | 1 | 18.9 miles south-west |
| Cantray | 1 | 20.1 miles north-west |
| Smithton | 1 | 21.5 miles north-west |
| Culloden | 1 | 21.6 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Croftjames
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Kingussie Dental (5.0 from 40 reviews), 18.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingussie DentalKingussie | 5.0 (40 reviews) | 18.9 miles south-west |
| Your Perfect Smile Dental & Implant ClinicAviemore | 5.0 (19 reviews) | 6.9 miles south-west |
| Aviemore Dental & Implant ClinicAviemore | 4.9 (140 reviews) | 7.4 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Croftjames at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Highland |
| NHS dental services | NHS Highland |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Remote Rural |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Highland | 358th closest to an orthodontic practice of 1,220 places in the county (the county median is 9.2 miles) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC, Grantown on Spey — 5 miles YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC, Aviemore — 7 miles Kingussie Dental, Kingussie — 19 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 5 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 Croftjames
From Croftjames the nearest practice is YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC in Grantown on Spey, 5.2 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. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 5.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: 3 of the practices around Croftjames list clear aligners, the nearest 6.9 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 Croftjames are commissioned by NHS Highland, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC in Grantown on Spey, 5.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Croftjames to YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC is roughly 10 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Croftjames
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What local practice data suggests in Croftjames
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Croftjames. The nearest we do hold are YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC in Grantown on Spey, about 5 miles away; YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC in Aviemore, about 7 miles away; and Kingussie Dental, about 19 miles away.
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Facts about Croftjames
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The local picture in Croftjames
Croftjames is classified as remote Rural, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Highland. Croftjames has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Croftjames is roughly mid-table for Scotland.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Croftjames
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Croftjames
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Croftjames
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The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
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Frequently Asked Questions in Croftjames
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Croftjames often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Croftjames?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Croftjames is YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC in Grantown on Spey, about 5.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC (6.9 miles) and Your Perfect Smile Dental & Implant Clinic (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Croftjames?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Croftjames, 4 practices within 10 miles and 5 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Grantown on Spey, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Croftjames?
The nearest practice to Croftjames that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC in Grantown on Spey, about 5.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC (6.9 miles) and CROY DENTAL (20.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Croftjames, Highland?
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 Croftjames, Highland?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.