Orthodontic practices near Fordyce
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Fordyce; 4 practices within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is 8to8 Dental in Buckie, 8.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8to8 DentalBuckie | 8.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (491 reviews) |
| BANFF DENTAL PRACTICEBanff | 8.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BUCKIE DENTAL PRACTICEBuckie | 8.3 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERYMacduff | 9.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 8TO8 DENTALKeith | 10.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Keith Dental HouseKeith | 11.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (39 reviews) |
| TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICETurriff | 13.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| HUNTLY DENTAL PRACTICEHuntly | 14.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fordyce with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Buckie, 8.1 miles west; the next are Banff (8.3 miles east) and Macduff (9.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Buckie | 2 | 8.1 miles west |
| Banff | 1 | 8.3 miles east |
| Macduff | 1 | 9.5 miles east |
| Keith | 2 | 10.8 miles south-west |
| Turriff | 1 | 13.7 miles south-east |
| Huntly | 3 | 14.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fordyce
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is 8to8 Dental in Buckie (4.9 from 491 reviews), 8.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 8to8 DentalBuckie | 4.9 (491 reviews) | 8.1 miles west |
| The Keith Dental HouseKeith | 4.9 (39 reviews) | 11.1 miles south-west |
| Deveron Dental Centre, HuntlyHuntly | 4.8 (160 reviews) | 15.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fordyce 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) | Remote Rural |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Aberdeenshire | 434th closest to an orthodontic practice of 487 places in the county (the county median is 4.3 miles) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | 8to8 Dental, Buckie — 8 miles BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE, Banff — 8 miles MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY, Macduff — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 10 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 Fordyce
The nearest practice to Fordyce is 8to8 Dental in Buckie, 8.1 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 are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 10.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (15.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; 8to8 Dental (8.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 5 of the practices around Fordyce list clear aligners, the nearest 8.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Fordyce are commissioned by NHS Grampian, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is 8to8 Dental in Buckie, 8.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Fordyce to 8to8 Dental is roughly 20 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 210 to 420 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £190 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fordyce
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Orthodontist in Fordyce: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Fordyce, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It connects local orthodontic research in Fordyce with the wider Aberdeenshire area.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Sandend, Lintmill, Portsoy, Cullen, Kirktown of Deskford, and Cornhill.
Useful local orthodontic context for Fordyce
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Fordyce itself. The nearest we do hold are 8to8 Dental in Buckie, about 8 miles away; BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE, about 8 miles away; and MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY, about 10 miles away.
What official data says about Fordyce
Fordyce — remote Rural by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Grampian for NHS dentistry. People in Fordyce usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Fordyce sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation.
Fordyce at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Sandend, around 2 km to the north.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Fordyce
Patients in Fordyce have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Fordyce
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Fordyce — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Fordyce
Orthodontic treatment in Fordyce is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fordyce
Provision in Fordyce varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Fordyce is categorised as remote Rural. NHS dental commissioning in Fordyce falls under NHS Grampian. Fordyce has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Fordyce's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Scotland as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fordyce. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fordyce
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Fordyce, Aberdeenshire, these local links help you keep browsing. Other local pages worth browsing include Sandend, Lintmill, Portsoy, Cullen, Kirktown of Deskford, and Cornhill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fordyce
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fordyce often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fordyce?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fordyce is 8to8 Dental in Buckie, about 8.1 miles to the west. The next closest are BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE (8.3 miles) and BUCKIE DENTAL PRACTICE (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fordyce?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Fordyce, 4 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Buckie, 8.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fordyce?
The nearest practice to Fordyce that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is 8to8 Dental in Buckie, about 8.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE (8.3 miles) and BUCKIE DENTAL PRACTICE (8.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fordyce, 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 Fordyce, Aberdeenshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.