Orthodontic practices near East Craigs
On our practice register: 86 practices within 5 miles of East Craigs, 161 practices within 10 and 250 practices within 20. The closest is 9 BUGHTLIN MARKET in Cramond Bridge, 0.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 BUGHTLIN MARKETCramond Bridge | 0.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BARNTON DENTALClermiston | 1.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 176-178 ST JOHN'S ROADColinton | 1.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BARNTON DENTAL SPAClermiston | 1.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design ClinicColinton | 1.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (219 reviews) |
| CORNERSTONE SMILEColinton | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| MY DENTISTColinton | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Vermilion OrthodonticsColinton | 1.4 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to East Craigs with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cramond Bridge, 0.3 miles east; the next are Clermiston (1.0 miles north-east) and Colinton (1.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cramond Bridge | 1 | 0.3 miles east |
| Clermiston | 2 | 1.0 miles north-east |
| Colinton | 13 | 1.0 miles south-east |
| Edinburgh | 11 | 1.7 miles north-east |
| Davidsons Mains | 1 | 1.8 miles north-east |
| Currie | 2 | 2.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of East Craigs
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic in Colinton (4.9 from 219 reviews), 1.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design ClinicColinton | 4.9 (219 reviews) | 1.2 miles south-east |
| Ardmillan Orthodontics LtdEdinburgh | 4.5 (68 reviews) | 3.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
East Craigs 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 | Around the Scotland average |
| Practices within 5 miles | 85 practices, more than 95% of towns in Scotland |
| Access within City of Edinburgh | 39th closest to an orthodontic practice of 118 places in the county (the county median is 0.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in Scotland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — 37 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | 9 BUGHTLIN MARKET, Cramond Bridge — under a mile BARNTON DENTAL, Clermiston — 1 miles 176-178 ST JOHN'S ROAD, Colinton — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 161 within 10 miles, 250 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 East Craigs
The nearest practice to East Craigs is 9 BUGHTLIN MARKET in Cramond Bridge, 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 161 practices, and within 20 there are 250.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Ardmillan Orthodontics Ltd (3.3 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 2 of the practices around East Craigs list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 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 East Craigs are commissioned by NHS Lothian; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is 9 BUGHTLIN MARKET in Cramond Bridge, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 37 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In East Craigs
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Orthodontist in East Craigs: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in East Craigs. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across City of Edinburgh.
What official data says about East Craigs
Classified by ONS as large Urban Areas, East Craigs sits within NHS Lothian for NHS dental commissioning. East Craigs has 85 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 95% of towns in Scotland. National deprivation data puts East Craigs close to the Scotland median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to East Craigs is Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 37 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
Nearby location pages including Bughtlin, Cramond Bridge, Drumbrae, The Gyle, Cammo, and West Craigs can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Local context for East Craigs
Just under 1 km north, Bughtlin is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What local practice data suggests in East Craigs
No orthodontic practice is recorded in East Craigs. The closest on record are 9 BUGHTLIN MARKET in Cramond Bridge, under a mile away; BARNTON DENTAL in Clermiston, about a mile away; and 176-178 ST JOHN'S ROAD in Colinton, about a mile away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for East Craigs
Many people in East Craigs delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in East Craigs runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in East Craigs
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in East Craigs
Every mainstream option is available to patients in East Craigs — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around East Craigs. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in East Craigs
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in East Craigs often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to East Craigs?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to East Craigs is 9 BUGHTLIN MARKET in Cramond Bridge, about 0.3 miles to the east. The next closest are BARNTON DENTAL (1.0 miles) and 176-178 ST JOHN'S ROAD (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near East Craigs?
Our register has 86 practices within 5 miles of East Craigs, 161 practices within 10 miles and 250 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near East Craigs?
The nearest practice to East Craigs that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is 9 BUGHTLIN MARKET in Cramond Bridge, about 0.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include BARNTON DENTAL (1.0 miles) and 176-178 ST JOHN'S ROAD (1.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in East Craigs, City of Edinburgh?
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 East Craigs, City of Edinburgh?
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.