Braces in Finegand at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing fixed braces | Amanda Duke Dental, Perth — 26.5 miles |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way, to INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINIC |
| Access within Perth and Kinross | 267th closest to a practice of 278 places in the county; the county median is 3.9 miles |
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 offering braces 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. Few practices near here mention fixed braces in their published information, so this lists the nearest of any kind.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | 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 orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices 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.
Not all orthodontic problems are purely about tooth position. Patients in Finegand with jaw pain, significant bite issues or visible asymmetry should seek specialist assessment. This guide explains TMJ, skeletal bites and when orthognathic surgery is involved.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
The TMJ joints connect the lower jaw to the skull on either side of the face. TMJ disorder (TMJD) symptoms include: jaw or facial pain particularly on waking; clicking or popping sounds when opening or closing the mouth; limited mouth opening; headaches at the temples; and earache without infection.
Bite and TMJ symptoms interact in complicated ways — orthodontics can correct a bite issue that's contributing to joint loading, but it's not a reliable fix for TMJ pain on its own. Anyone in Finegand with real TMJ symptoms should see an orofacial pain specialist first, ahead of considering orthodontic treatment.
Near Finegand: the nearest general dentist, a usual first contact: Banchory Dental Practice (39.1 miles).
Jaw Treatment in Finegand — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Finegand vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. ONS classifies Finegand as remote Rural. NHS dental commissioning in Finegand falls under NHS Tayside. Finegand has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Finegand is roughly mid-table for Scotland. 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 offer specialist orthodontic assessment for jaw problems.
Expect private orthodontic treatment for jaw-related conditions (standard course) costs in Finegand to fall roughly between £1,500 and £5,500. Orthognathic surgery cases involve additional NHS or private surgical fees on top of orthodontic treatment costs. The referral pathway for jaw surgery begins with your dentist or orthodontist.
Jaw Surgery Referral from Finegand
If your orthodontist identifies a skeletal jaw problem requiring surgical correction, they will refer you to an oral and maxillofacial surgery team. Pre-surgical orthodontics (typically 12-18 months) aligns the teeth before surgery repositions the jaws. Post-surgical orthodontics refines the bite after healing.
NHS jaw surgery is available for significant functional cases. Private surgical treatment is also available and arranged more quickly. A specialist consultation is the appropriate first step to understand whether surgery is indicated.
Near Finegand: the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics: INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINIC in Alyth (12.8 miles), one of 6 within 20 miles; the nearest university dental hospital, where complex referrals are often seen: Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee (27.6 miles).
Frequently Asked Questions — Jaw Problems 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.
Where can I get braces near Finegand?
The nearest practice to Finegand that mentions fixed braces is Amanda Duke Dental in Perth, about 26.5 miles to the south.
What NHS area is Finegand in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Finegand falls under NHS Tayside.
What kind of area is Finegand?
ONS classifies Finegand as 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?
Nearby towns include Lair, Glenshee Village, Little Forter.
What is a skeletal overbite?
A skeletal overbite involves the lower jaw being significantly smaller or further back than the upper jaw (retrognathism), causing a large overjet. Functional appliances guide jaw growth in children; severe adult cases may need orthognathic surgery to bring the lower jaw forward.
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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