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Orthodontic practices near Crofts of Brainjohn

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Crofts of Brainjohn; 3 practices within 10 and 67 practices within 20. The closest is OLDMELDRUM DENTAL PRACTICE, 6.0 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
OLDMELDRUM DENTAL PRACTICEOldmeldrum6.0 miles south-west✓–––
YTHAN BRIDGE DENTAL CENTREEllon6.9 miles south-east✓–––
SCHOOLHILL DENTAL PRACTICEEllon7.0 miles south-east✓–––
GARIOCH DENTAL PRACTICEInverurie10.1 miles south-west✓–––
INVERURIE DENTAL CAREInverurie10.1 miles south-west✓–––
INVERURIE DENTAL PRACTICEInverurie10.2 miles south-west✓–––
INVERURIE SMILE CAREInverurie10.2 miles south-west✓–––
T/A MINT DENTAL CARE KINGSEATNewmacher10.7 miles south✓–––

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

Nearest places to Crofts of Brainjohn with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oldmeldrum, 6.0 miles south-west; the next are Ellon (6.9 miles south-east) and Inverurie (10.1 miles south-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Oldmeldrum16.0 miles south-west
Ellon26.9 miles south-east
Inverurie410.1 miles south-west
Newmacher110.7 miles south
Mintlaw111.8 miles north-east
Turriff112.0 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 Crofts of Brainjohn

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Mastrick Smile Care in Aberdeen (4.9 from 213 reviews), 17.8 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Mastrick Smile CareAberdeen4.9 (213 reviews)17.8 miles south
Blairdaff DentalBograxie4.9 (29 reviews)14.0 miles south-west
Old Machar Dental and Implant Centre | Invisalign and Emergency Dentist AberdeenDyce4.8 (191 reviews)15.7 miles south
Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic ClinicBridge of Don4.8 (176 reviews)17.0 miles south

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

Crofts of Brainjohn 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
DeprivationAround the Scotland average
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Aberdeenshire338th closest to an orthodontic practice of 487 places in the county (the county median is 4.3 miles)
Nearest university dental hospitalAberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen — 18 miles
Nearest orthodontic practicesOLDMELDRUM DENTAL PRACTICE, Oldmeldrum — 6 miles
YTHAN BRIDGE DENTAL CENTRE, Ellon — 7 miles
GARIOCH DENTAL PRACTICE, Inverurie — 10 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles3 within 10 miles, 67 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 Crofts of Brainjohn

The nearest practice to Crofts of Brainjohn is OLDMELDRUM DENTAL PRACTICE, 6 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 67.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (17 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 5 of the practices around Crofts of Brainjohn list clear aligners, the nearest 15.7 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Crofts of Brainjohn are commissioned by NHS Grampian; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is OLDMELDRUM DENTAL PRACTICE, 6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 18 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Crofts of Brainjohn to OLDMELDRUM DENTAL PRACTICE is roughly 15 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 160 to 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.

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Useful local orthodontic context for Crofts of Brainjohn

There is no orthodontist on our records in Crofts of Brainjohn itself. The nearest recorded are OLDMELDRUM DENTAL PRACTICE, about 6 miles away; YTHAN BRIDGE DENTAL CENTRE in Ellon, about 7 miles away; and GARIOCH DENTAL PRACTICE in Inverurie, about 10 miles away.

The local picture in Crofts of Brainjohn

Crofts of Brainjohn — accessible Rural by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Grampian for NHS dentistry. Crofts of Brainjohn has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Crofts of Brainjohn sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Crofts of Brainjohn is Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Facts about Crofts of Brainjohn

Just around 2 km north, Methlick is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

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You can continue browsing related location pages including Methlick, Wedderlairs, Nethermill of Tillyhilt, Ardo, Youlieburn, and Tarves if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.

The Orthodontic Journey in Crofts of Brainjohn

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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

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Treatment Options in Crofts of Brainjohn — Local Context

How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Crofts of Brainjohn. Crofts of Brainjohn — accessible Rural by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Grampian for NHS dentistry. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Crofts of Brainjohn; the nearest is about 6 miles away. National deprivation data puts Crofts of Brainjohn close to the Scotland median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Crofts of Brainjohn is about 18 miles from Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Crofts of Brainjohn. The nearest recorded are OLDMELDRUM DENTAL PRACTICE, about 6 miles away; YTHAN BRIDGE DENTAL CENTRE in Ellon, about 7 miles away; and GARIOCH DENTAL PRACTICE in Inverurie, about 10 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Crofts of Brainjohn

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crofts of Brainjohn?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crofts of Brainjohn is OLDMELDRUM DENTAL PRACTICE, about 6.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are YTHAN BRIDGE DENTAL CENTRE (6.9 miles) and SCHOOLHILL DENTAL PRACTICE (7.0 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Crofts of Brainjohn?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Crofts of Brainjohn, 3 practices within 10 miles and 67 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Oldmeldrum, 6.0 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crofts of Brainjohn?

The nearest practice to Crofts of Brainjohn that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is OLDMELDRUM DENTAL PRACTICE, about 6.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include YTHAN BRIDGE DENTAL CENTRE (6.9 miles) and SCHOOLHILL DENTAL PRACTICE (7.0 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crofts of Brainjohn, Aberdeenshire?

For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Crofts of Brainjohn, Aberdeenshire?

Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.

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TitleCrofts of Brainjohn, Aberdeenshire Smile Straightening
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Published1 June 2022
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