NHS Treatment in Finegand at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Tayside |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINIC, Alyth — 12.8 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — about 28 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Remote Rural |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Finegand
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Finegand; 6 practices within 20. The closest is INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINIC in Alyth, 12.8 miles south-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINIC, 12.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINICAlyth | 12.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – |
| 64 HIGH STREETBlairgowrie and Rattray | 13.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| INFINITYBLU DENTAL CAREPitlochry | 13.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – |
| INFINITYBLU DENTAL PRACTICEDunkeld | 16.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – |
| KIRRIEMUIR DENTAL PRACTICEKirriemuir | 16.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – |
| COUPAR ANGUS DENTAL CARECoupar Angus | 17.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Finegand with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Alyth, 12.8 miles south-east; the next are Blairgowrie and Rattray (13.3 miles south) and Pitlochry (13.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Alyth | 1 | 12.8 miles south-east |
| Blairgowrie and Rattray | 1 | 13.3 miles south |
| Pitlochry | 1 | 13.4 miles south-west |
| Dunkeld | 1 | 16.3 miles south-west |
| Kirriemuir | 1 | 16.9 miles south-east |
| Coupar Angus | 1 | 17.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Finegand, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Banchory Dental Practice, 39.1 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINIC, Alyth, 12.8 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 28 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Finegand are commissioned by NHS Tayside. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
Children's orthodontics in Finegand covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. The aim is to monitor development and intervene at the right time, not to begin treatment immediately. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
Children's Orthodontics in Finegand — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Finegand. Classified by ONS as remote Rural, Finegand sits within NHS Tayside for NHS dental commissioning. Finegand sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation. Finegand has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Finegand is Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 28 miles away. See local practice availability in Finegand → They typically offer children's assessments and NHS-funded treatment for eligible patients.
NHS orthodontic treatment for eligible children in Finegand is free, covering all appointments from assessment to retention. Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Perth and Kinross differ considerably between practices and can change over time. Private children's orthodontic treatment costs in Finegand generally sit between £1,500 and £5,500.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Finegand
Space maintainers keep the space from a baby tooth lost too soon from closing up, so neighbouring teeth don't drift into the gap before the adult tooth is ready to come through.
Palate expanders widen a narrow upper arch in growing children, most effective while the midpalatal suture is still open (typically until age 12-14). They correct posterior crossbites and create arch space.
Functional appliances guide jaw growth in children whose lower jaw is significantly behind the upper jaw. Most effective during the pubertal growth spurt (age 10-13), they can reduce the severity of a large overjet and simplify later fixed brace treatment.
Monitoring is the most common outcome of early assessment — reviewing annually and starting active treatment at the optimal age once most adult teeth have erupted.
NHS Orthodontics for Children in Finegand
Children in Finegand who meet the IOTN eligibility threshold are entitled to NHS-funded orthodontic treatment. Referrals are made by the child's dentist once most adult teeth have erupted. NHS treatment for children is almost always metal fixed braces.
Interceptive treatments such as space maintainers may be provided by a general dental practice on the NHS. Specialist appliances may require a specialist referral — ask your child's dentist about the current referral pathway and waiting times locally.
Frequently Asked Questions — Children in Finegand
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Finegand?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Finegand is INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINIC in Alyth, about 12.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are 64 HIGH STREET (13.3 miles) and INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE (13.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Finegand?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Finegand, 0 practices within 10 miles and 6 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Alyth, 12.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Finegand?
The nearest practice to Finegand that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINIC in Alyth, about 12.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include 64 HIGH STREET (13.3 miles) and INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE (13.4 miles).
Which NHS body covers Finegand for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Finegand falls under NHS Tayside.
What kind of area is Finegand?
By ONS classification, Finegand falls under remote Rural.
How deprived is Finegand compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Finegand is close to the Scotland average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Finegand?
Alrick, Little Forter, Lair are within easy reach of Finegand.
How do I arrange an early assessment in Finegand?
Ask your child's dentist for an NHS referral, or contact a private orthodontic practice in Finegand directly for a private assessment. Many practices offer a free or low-cost first consultation for children. Virtual Consultant Online can also give an initial view from photos before booking.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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