Orthodontic practices near Cushendall
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Cushendall; 7 practices within 20. The closest is Laura Jones Dental & Implant Clinic in Ballymena, 17.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Jones Dental & Implant ClinicBallymena | 17.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Ballymena Orthodontic ClinicBallymena | 17.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| OrthoplusBallymena | 17.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Smiles Dental CareBallymena | 17.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (122 reviews) |
| Maine Dental PracticeCullybackey | 17.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (12 reviews) |
| Galgorm DentalBallymena | 18.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
| Kennedy OrthodonticsBallymena | 19.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (31 reviews) |
| Causeway Orthodontic CentreColeraine | 23.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 2.3 (3 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cushendall with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ballymena, 17.0 miles south-west; the next are Cullybackey (17.7 miles south-west) and Coleraine (23.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena | 6 | 17.0 miles south-west |
| Cullybackey | 1 | 17.7 miles south-west |
| Coleraine | 7 | 23.0 miles west |
| Portrush | 1 | 24.9 miles west |
| Carrickfergus | 2 | 27.2 miles south |
| Jordanstown | 1 | 27.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cushendall
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Maine Dental Practice in Cullybackey (5.0 from 12 reviews), 17.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Dental PracticeCullybackey | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 17.7 miles south-west |
| Laura Jones Dental & Implant ClinicBallymena | 4.8 (120 reviews) | 17.0 miles south-west |
| Kennedy OrthodonticsBallymena | 4.8 (31 reviews) | 19.0 miles south-west |
| Galgorm DentalBallymena | 4.7 (31 reviews) | 18.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cushendall at a Glance
| Nation | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Causeway Coast and Glens |
| 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 | Around the Northern Ireland average |
| Population | 1,226 |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Causeway Coast and Glens | 90th closest to an orthodontic practice of 96 places in the county (the county median is 7.3 miles) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast — 34 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Laura Jones Dental & Implant Clinic, Ballymena — 17 miles Maine Dental Practice, Cullybackey — 18 miles Causeway Orthodontic Centre, Coleraine — 23 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 7 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 Cushendall
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Cushendall; the nearest is Laura Jones Dental & Implant Clinic in Ballymena, 17 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 7 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Boyd & Logue Dental Surgery (24.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 12 of the practices around Cushendall list clear aligners, the nearest 17.1 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 Cushendall are commissioned by Health and Social Care Northern Ireland; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Orthoplus in Ballymena, 17.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cushendall to Laura Jones Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 40 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 440 to 880 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £200 to £395 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 440 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cushendall
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Explore braces and aligners in Cushendall
Orthodontist in Cushendall: This page was put together for people in Cushendall who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Causeway Coast and Glens, not just Cushendall. Cushendall — a small village with a population of around 1,226 — is covered on this page specifically.
Where Cushendall sits locally
Cushendall has a population of around 1,226, making it a small village within Causeway Coast and Glens. The nearest other location we cover is Glenariff, around 3 km to the south.
The local picture in Cushendall
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Health and Social Care Northern Ireland. Cushendall has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 17 miles away. Cushendall sits close to the Northern Ireland average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Cushendall is Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
More local pages to browse
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Glenariff, Knocknacarry, Rock Port, Cushendun, Torr, and Carnlough.
Local orthodontic signals in Cushendall
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cushendall itself. The nearest we do hold are Laura Jones Dental & Implant Clinic in Ballymena, about 17 miles away; Maine Dental Practice in Cullybackey, about 18 miles away; and Causeway Orthodontic Centre in Coleraine, about 23 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Cushendall
Orthodontic treatment in Cushendall is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cushendall
Orthodontic practices in and around Cushendall vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. For NHS dental services, Cushendall falls under Health and Social Care Northern Ireland. People in Cushendall usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 17 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Cushendall is roughly mid-table for Northern Ireland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cushendall is about 34 miles from Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Cushendall
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Cushendall can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Cushendall — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Cushendall. Cushendall sits within Health and Social Care Northern Ireland for NHS dental commissioning. People in Cushendall usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 17 miles away. National deprivation data puts Cushendall close to the Northern Ireland median. The nearest university dental hospital to Cushendall is Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Cushendall itself. The nearest recorded are Laura Jones Dental & Implant Clinic in Ballymena, about 17 miles away; Maine Dental Practice in Cullybackey, about 18 miles away; and Causeway Orthodontic Centre in Coleraine, about 23 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cushendall. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cushendall
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Cushendall, Causeway Coast and Glens alone. Other local pages worth browsing include Glenariff, Knocknacarry, Rock Port, Cushendun, Torr, and Carnlough.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cushendall
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cushendall often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cushendall?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cushendall is Laura Jones Dental & Implant Clinic in Ballymena, about 17.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Ballymena Orthodontic Clinic (17.1 miles) and Orthoplus (17.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cushendall?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cushendall, 0 practices within 10 miles and 7 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ballymena, 17.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cushendall?
The nearest practice to Cushendall that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Orthoplus in Ballymena, about 17.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Maine Dental Practice (17.7 miles) and Causeway Orthodontic Centre (23.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cushendall, Causeway Coast and Glens?
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 Cushendall, Causeway Coast and Glens?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.