Orthodontic practices near Fedderate
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Fedderate; 1 practice within 10 and 19 practices within 20. The closest is GC DENTAL MINTLAW, 6.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GC DENTAL MINTLAWMintlaw | 6.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICETurriff | 10.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICEFraserburgh | 12.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| CLARK DENTAL CLINIC LTDFraserburgh | 12.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| T/A FRASERBURGH DENTAL CAREFraserburgh | 12.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| T/A FRITHSIDE DENTAL CAREFraserburgh | 12.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SCHOOLHILL DENTAL PRACTICEEllon | 12.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| YTHAN BRIDGE DENTAL CENTREEllon | 12.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fedderate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mintlaw, 6.9 miles east; the next are Turriff (10.1 miles west) and Fraserburgh (12.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mintlaw | 1 | 6.9 miles east |
| Turriff | 1 | 10.1 miles west |
| Fraserburgh | 4 | 12.0 miles north-east |
| Ellon | 2 | 12.8 miles south |
| Macduff | 1 | 14.3 miles north-west |
| Oldmeldrum | 1 | 15.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Fedderate at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Aberdeenshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Grampian |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Aberdeenshire | 378th closest to an orthodontic practice of 487 places in the county (the county median is 4.3 miles) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen — 27 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | GC DENTAL MINTLAW, Mintlaw — 7 miles TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE, Turriff — 10 miles FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICE, Fraserburgh — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 19 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 Fedderate
The nearest practice to Fedderate is GC DENTAL MINTLAW, 6.9 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 19.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (23.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 3 of the practices around Fedderate list clear aligners, the nearest 23.3 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 Fedderate are commissioned by NHS Grampian; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is GC DENTAL MINTLAW, 6.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 27 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Fedderate to GC DENTAL MINTLAW is roughly 15 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fedderate
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Orthodontist in Fedderate: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Fedderate. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Aberdeenshire, not just Fedderate.
Local provider signals in Fedderate
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Fedderate itself. The nearest we do hold are GC DENTAL MINTLAW, about 7 miles away; TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, about 10 miles away; and FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICE in Fraserburgh, about 12 miles away.
Facts about Fedderate
The nearest other location we cover is Ironside, around 2 km to the north.
Compare nearby areas
Related pages for Culsh, Ironside, New Deer, Turfhill, Bonnykelly, and Nittanshead are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
The local picture in Fedderate
Fedderate — accessible Rural by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Grampian for NHS dentistry. People in Fedderate usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Fedderate is roughly mid-table for Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Fedderate is about 27 miles from Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Fedderate
Starting orthodontic treatment in Fedderate can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Fedderate follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Fedderate
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Fedderate can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Fedderate — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Fedderate. Fedderate is classified as accessible Rural, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Grampian. People in Fedderate usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Fedderate sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Fedderate is Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 27 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Fedderate itself. The nearest recorded are GC DENTAL MINTLAW, about 7 miles away; TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, about 10 miles away; and FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICE in Fraserburgh, about 12 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 Fedderate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fedderate
This section helps connect Fedderate, Aberdeenshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can also browse nearby location pages including Culsh, Ironside, New Deer, Turfhill, Bonnykelly, and Nittanshead.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fedderate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fedderate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fedderate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fedderate is GC DENTAL MINTLAW, about 6.9 miles to the east. The next closest are TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE (10.1 miles) and FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICE (12.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fedderate?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Fedderate, 1 practice within 10 miles and 19 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mintlaw, 6.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fedderate?
The nearest practice to Fedderate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is GC DENTAL MINTLAW, about 6.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE (10.1 miles) and FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICE (12.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fedderate, Aberdeenshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fedderate, Aberdeenshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.