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Orthodontic practices near Failford

On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Failford, 39 practices within 10 and 78 practices within 20. The closest is MAUCHLINE DENTAL SURGERY, 2.6 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
MAUCHLINE DENTAL SURGERYMauchline2.6 miles north-east✓–––
DRONGAN DENTAL PRACTICEDrongan4.6 miles south✓–––
HAUS of DentistryMonkton6.0 miles west–✓✓5.0 (272 reviews)
CRAIGIE ROAD DENTAL PRACTICEKilmarnock6.7 miles north✓–––
NETHERFIELD DENTAL PRACTICEMonkton6.7 miles west✓–––
MY DENTISTPrestwick6.8 miles west✓–––
HURLFORD DENTAL PRACTICEKilmarnock6.9 miles north✓–––
KNOCKROON DENTAL PRACTICEKyle6.9 miles south-east✓–––

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

Nearest places to Failford with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mauchline, 2.6 miles north-east; the next are Drongan (4.6 miles south) and Monkton (6.0 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Mauchline12.6 miles north-east
Drongan14.6 miles south
Monkton26.0 miles west
Kilmarnock126.7 miles north
Prestwick16.8 miles west
Kyle16.9 miles south-east

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Failford

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is HAUS of Dentistry in Monkton (5.0 from 272 reviews), 6.0 miles west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
HAUS of DentistryMonkton5.0 (272 reviews)6.0 miles west
Dental Studio Scotland- Kilmarnock smile studio and Dental Implant CentreKilmarnock4.8 (376 reviews)7.8 miles north
Kilmarnock Dental CareKilmarnock4.6 (138 reviews)7.9 miles north
Embrace-U Specialist OrthodontistAyr2.4 (12 reviews)8.1 miles west

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

Failford at a Glance

NationScotland
Council areaSouth Ayrshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Ayrshire and Arran
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 miles2 practices, more than 56% of towns in Scotland
Access within South Ayrshire30th closest to an orthodontic practice of 73 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles)
Nearest practice compared2.6 miles away, closer than 61% of towns in Scotland
Nearest university dental hospitalGlasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow — 26 miles
Nearest orthodontic practicesMAUCHLINE DENTAL SURGERY, Mauchline — 3 miles
DRONGAN DENTAL PRACTICE, Drongan — 5 miles
HAUS of Dentistry, Monkton — 6 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles39 within 10 miles, 78 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 Failford

The nearest practice to Failford is MAUCHLINE DENTAL SURGERY, 2.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 39 practices, and within 20 there are 78.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dental Studio Scotland- Kilmarnock smile studio and Dental Implant Centre (7.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 3 of the practices around Failford list clear aligners, the nearest 6 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Failford are commissioned by NHS Ayrshire and Arran; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is MAUCHLINE DENTAL SURGERY, 2.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Glasgow Dental Hospital in Glasgow, about 26 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Failford

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Orthodontist in Failford: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Failford keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in South Ayrshire.

Practice signals around Failford

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Failford itself. The nearest we do hold are MAUCHLINE DENTAL SURGERY, about 3 miles away; DRONGAN DENTAL PRACTICE, about 5 miles away; and HAUS of Dentistry in Monkton, about 6 miles away.

A quick look at Failford

The nearest other location we cover is Stair, around 3 km to the south-west.

Area profile for Failford

Failford's ONS geography type is accessible Rural. NHS dental commissioning in Failford falls under NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (2), Failford has more choice than 56% of towns in Scotland. By national deprivation ranking, Failford is roughly mid-table for Scotland. The nearest university dental hospital to Failford is Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Nearby location pages

If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Stair, Stair, Trabboch, Trabboch, Hallrig Heights, Tarbolton, and Coalhall.

All Orthodontic Options in Failford Explained

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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Failford

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The Orthodontic Journey in Failford

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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Failford

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Failford?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Failford is MAUCHLINE DENTAL SURGERY, about 2.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are DRONGAN DENTAL PRACTICE (4.6 miles) and HAUS of Dentistry (6.0 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Failford?

Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Failford, 39 practices within 10 miles and 78 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Failford?

The nearest practice to Failford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is MAUCHLINE DENTAL SURGERY, about 2.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include DRONGAN DENTAL PRACTICE (4.6 miles) and CRAIGIE ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE (6.7 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Failford, South Ayrshire?

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 Failford, South Ayrshire?

Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.

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TitleFailford, South Ayrshire Orthodontics
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Published1 June 2022
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