Orthodontic practices near Dundrum
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Dundrum; 4 practices within 20. The closest is Lisburn Orthodontics, 19.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisburn OrthodonticsLisburn | 19.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (34 reviews) |
| Embrace orthodontics, LisburnLisburn | 19.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.2 (6 reviews) |
| Lisburn Dental Clinic - Dr David HannaLisburn | 19.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (22 reviews) |
| The Gentle Dental & Implant ClinicWarrenpoint | 20.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (482 reviews) |
| Affinity Dental Care, Lisburn, Northern IrelandLisburn | 20.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (429 reviews) |
| Windsor Hill Orthodontic ClinicNewry | 20.6 miles west | – | – | – | 3.5 (15 reviews) |
| Zen OrthodonticsNewry | 20.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (69 reviews) |
| O'Hagan & Murray Dental PracticeNewry | 20.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (179 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dundrum with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Lisburn, 19.1 miles north-west; the next are Warrenpoint (20.0 miles south-west) and Newry (20.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Lisburn | 6 | 19.1 miles north-west |
| Warrenpoint | 1 | 20.0 miles south-west |
| Newry | 10 | 20.6 miles west |
| Belfast | 11 | 21.6 miles north |
| Finaghy | 1 | 21.6 miles north |
| Moira | 1 | 21.8 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 Dundrum
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Gentle Dental & Implant Clinic in Warrenpoint (4.9 from 482 reviews), 20.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gentle Dental & Implant ClinicWarrenpoint | 4.9 (482 reviews) | 20.0 miles south-west |
| Lisburn OrthodonticsLisburn | 4.9 (34 reviews) | 19.1 miles north-west |
| Lisburn Dental Clinic - Dr David HannaLisburn | 4.2 (22 reviews) | 19.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dundrum at a Glance
| Nation | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Newry, Mourne and Down |
| 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 | 1,090 |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Newry Mourne and Down | 65th closest to an orthodontic practice of 75 places in the county (the county median is 11.8 miles) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast — 24 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lisburn Orthodontics, Lisburn — 19 miles The Gentle Dental & Implant Clinic, Warrenpoint — 20 miles Windsor Hill Orthodontic Clinic, Newry — 21 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 4 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 Dundrum
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Dundrum; the nearest is Lisburn Orthodontics, 19.1 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. 4 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Affinity Dental Care, Lisburn, Northern Ireland (20.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; O’Farrell and Staunton Dental (21 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Dundrum list clear aligners, the nearest 19.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Dundrum are commissioned by Health and Social Care Northern Ireland; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lisburn Orthodontics, 19.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Dundrum to Lisburn Orthodontics is roughly 45 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 500 to 990 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £225 to £445 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 300 to 500 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dundrum
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Orthodontist in Dundrum: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Dundrum, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Dundrum or another part of Newry Mourne and Down. Dundrum — a small village with a population of around 1,090 — is covered on this page specifically.
Facts about Dundrum
Dundrum is home to around 1,090 people, classing it as a small village within Newry Mourne and Down. Just around 3 km south-east, Ballykinler is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Widen your local search
Nearby location pages including Clough, Ballykinler, Seaforde, Magherasaul, Tyrella, and Newcastle can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
The local picture in Dundrum
Health and Social Care Northern Ireland is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Dundrum. Dundrum has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 19 miles away. National deprivation data puts Dundrum close to the Northern Ireland median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Dundrum is Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast, about 24 miles away.
Local treatment availability around Dundrum
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Dundrum. The nearest recorded are Lisburn Orthodontics, about 19 miles away; The Gentle Dental & Implant Clinic in Warrenpoint, about 20 miles away; and Windsor Hill Orthodontic Clinic in Newry, about 21 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Dundrum
Patients in Dundrum have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Dundrum — Local Context
Provision in Dundrum varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Health and Social Care Northern Ireland is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Dundrum. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Dundrum; the nearest is about 19 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Dundrum is roughly mid-table for Northern Ireland. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Dundrum is Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast, about 24 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Dundrum itself. The closest on record are Lisburn Orthodontics, about 19 miles away; The Gentle Dental & Implant Clinic in Warrenpoint, about 20 miles away; and Windsor Hill Orthodontic Clinic in Newry, about 21 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Dundrum
Starting orthodontic treatment in Dundrum can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Dundrum runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dundrum. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dundrum
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Dundrum, Newry Mourne and Down alone. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Clough, Ballykinler, Seaforde, Magherasaul, Tyrella, and Newcastle.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dundrum
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dundrum often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dundrum?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dundrum is Lisburn Orthodontics, about 19.1 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Embrace orthodontics, Lisburn (19.3 miles) and Lisburn Dental Clinic - Dr David Hanna (19.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dundrum?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Dundrum, 0 practices within 10 miles and 4 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Lisburn, 19.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dundrum?
The nearest practice to Dundrum that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lisburn Orthodontics, about 19.1 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Embrace orthodontics, Lisburn (19.3 miles) and Affinity Dental Care, Lisburn, Northern Ireland (20.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dundrum, Newry Mourne and Down?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dundrum, Newry Mourne and Down?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.