Orthodontic practices near Drylaw
On our practice register: 109 practices within 5 miles of Drylaw, 152 practices within 10 and 246 practices within 20. The closest is 65 MAIN STREET in Edinburgh, 0.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 MAIN STREETEdinburgh | 0.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| LA BELLE COURTEdinburgh | 0.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 26-28 MAIN STREETDavidsons Mains | 1.0 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 91 CORSTORPHINE ROADEdinburgh | 1.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| E H DENTAL CAREEdinburgh | 1.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 3 COMELY BANKEdinburgh | 1.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| WEST GRANTON DENTAL CAREEdinburgh | 1.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BARNTON DENTAL SPAClermiston | 1.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Drylaw with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Edinburgh, 0.8 miles north-west; the next are Davidsons Mains (1.0 miles west) and Clermiston (1.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 22 | 0.8 miles north-west |
| Davidsons Mains | 1 | 1.0 miles west |
| Clermiston | 2 | 1.5 miles west |
| Colinton | 5 | 1.6 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Drylaw
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Edinburgh Dental Studio (5.0 from 242 reviews), 1.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Dental StudioEdinburgh | 5.0 (242 reviews) | 1.6 miles east |
| Integrated DentalcareEdinburgh | 4.9 (323 reviews) | 1.6 miles south-east |
| Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design ClinicColinton | 4.9 (219 reviews) | 1.7 miles south-west |
| Ardmillan Orthodontics LtdEdinburgh | 4.5 (68 reviews) | 1.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Drylaw at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | City of Edinburgh |
| NHS dental services | NHS Lothian |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Large Urban Areas |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland |
| Practices within 5 miles | 108 practices, more than 96% of towns in Scotland |
| Access within City of Edinburgh | 97th closest to an orthodontic practice of 118 places in the county (the county median is 0.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 79% of towns in Scotland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — 36 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | 65 MAIN STREET, Edinburgh — under a mile 26-28 MAIN STREET, Davidsons Mains — 1 miles BARNTON DENTAL SPA, Clermiston — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 152 within 10 miles, 246 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 Drylaw
The nearest practice to Drylaw is 65 MAIN STREET in Edinburgh, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 152 practices, and within 20 there are 246.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Edinburgh Dental Studio (1.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 4 of the practices around Drylaw list clear aligners, the nearest 1.6 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 Drylaw are commissioned by NHS Lothian; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is 65 MAIN STREET in Edinburgh, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 36 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Drylaw
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Orthodontist in Drylaw: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Drylaw keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It connects local orthodontic research in Drylaw with the wider City of Edinburgh area.
Keep exploring nearby
You can continue browsing related location pages including Murrayfield, Ravelston, West Pilton, Muirhouse, Craigleith, and Orchard Brae if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
What we know about practices near Drylaw
There is no orthodontist on our records in Drylaw itself. The closest on record are 65 MAIN STREET in Edinburgh, under a mile away; 26-28 MAIN STREET in Davidsons Mains, about a mile away; and BARNTON DENTAL SPA in Clermiston, about 2 miles away.
Where Drylaw sits locally
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Murrayfield, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Drylaw
Drylaw's ONS geography type is large Urban Areas. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Lothian. Drylaw has 108 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 96% of towns in Scotland. Drylaw's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Drylaw is about 36 miles from Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee.
Orthodontic Treatments in Drylaw
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Drylaw can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Drylaw
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Drylaw — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Drylaw
Many people in Drylaw delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Drylaw
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Drylaw — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Drylaw. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Drylaw
This section helps connect Drylaw, City of Edinburgh to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. If you're still deciding, related pages for Murrayfield, Ravelston, West Pilton, Muirhouse, Craigleith, and Orchard Brae may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Drylaw
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Drylaw often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Drylaw?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Drylaw is 65 MAIN STREET in Edinburgh, about 0.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are LA BELLE COURT (0.9 miles) and 26-28 MAIN STREET (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Drylaw?
Our register has 109 practices within 5 miles of Drylaw, 152 practices within 10 miles and 246 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Drylaw?
The nearest practice to Drylaw that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is 65 MAIN STREET in Edinburgh, about 0.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include LA BELLE COURT (0.9 miles) and 26-28 MAIN STREET (1.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Drylaw, City of Edinburgh?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Drylaw, City of Edinburgh?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.