Orthodontic practices near Forgue
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Forgue; 4 practices within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is HUNTLY DENTAL PRACTICE, 5.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUNTLY DENTAL PRACTICEHuntly | 5.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| DEVERON DENTALHuntly | 6.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Deveron Dental Centre, HuntlyHuntly | 6.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (160 reviews) |
| TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICETurriff | 7.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 8TO8 DENTALKeith | 10.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Keith Dental HouseKeith | 11.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (39 reviews) |
| BANFF DENTAL PRACTICEBanff | 12.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERYMacduff | 13.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Forgue with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Huntly, 5.9 miles south-west; the next are Turriff (7.8 miles east) and Keith (10.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Huntly | 3 | 5.9 miles south-west |
| Turriff | 1 | 7.8 miles east |
| Keith | 2 | 10.9 miles west |
| Banff | 1 | 12.5 miles north-east |
| Macduff | 1 | 13.2 miles north-east |
| Buckie | 2 | 16.7 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Forgue
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), 16.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 8to8 DentalBuckie | 4.9 (491 reviews) | 16.7 miles north-west |
| Young Smile Dental CareBridge of Alford | 4.9 (319 reviews) | 18.6 miles south |
| The Keith Dental HouseKeith | 4.9 (39 reviews) | 11.0 miles west |
| Blairdaff DentalBograxie | 4.9 (29 reviews) | 17.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Forgue 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 | 337th 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 — 31 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | HUNTLY DENTAL PRACTICE, Huntly — 6 miles TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE, Turriff — 8 miles 8TO8 DENTAL, Keith — 11 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 17 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 Forgue
The nearest practice to Forgue is HUNTLY DENTAL PRACTICE, 5.9 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 are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 17.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (6.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Keith Dental House (11 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 6 of the practices around Forgue list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 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 Forgue are commissioned by NHS Grampian; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is HUNTLY DENTAL PRACTICE, 5.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Forgue to HUNTLY DENTAL PRACTICE 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 150 to 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Forgue
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Orthodontist in Forgue: People weighing up braces or aligners in Forgue can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Aberdeenshire.
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Pages for Bogniebrae, Greenfold, Auchingoul, Inverkeithny, Marnoch, and Drumblade follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Useful local orthodontic context for Forgue
There is no orthodontist on our records in Forgue itself. The nearest recorded are HUNTLY DENTAL PRACTICE, about 6 miles away; TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, about 8 miles away; and 8TO8 DENTAL in Keith, about 11 miles away.
Area profile for Forgue
Forgue is classified as accessible Rural. NHS Grampian is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Forgue. People in Forgue usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Forgue sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Forgue is about 31 miles from Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen.
Facts about Forgue
Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Bogniebrae, the closest linked location.
The Orthodontic Journey in Forgue
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Forgue helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Forgue
Treatment in Forgue runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Forgue
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Forgue has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Forgue — Local Context
What's available in Forgue depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Forgue is classified as accessible Rural, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Grampian. People in Forgue usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Forgue's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Scotland as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Forgue is about 31 miles from Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Forgue. The closest on record are HUNTLY DENTAL PRACTICE, about 6 miles away; TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, about 8 miles away; and 8TO8 DENTAL in Keith, about 11 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Forgue. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Forgue
These links help widen your research beyond Forgue, Aberdeenshire if you're open to travelling a little further. For a broader comparison, pages for Bogniebrae, Greenfold, Auchingoul, Inverkeithny, Marnoch, and Drumblade follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Forgue
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Forgue often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Forgue?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Forgue is HUNTLY DENTAL PRACTICE, about 5.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are DEVERON DENTAL (6.3 miles) and Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (6.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Forgue?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Forgue, 4 practices within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Huntly, 5.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Forgue?
The nearest practice to Forgue that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is HUNTLY DENTAL PRACTICE, about 5.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include DEVERON DENTAL (6.3 miles) and Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (6.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Forgue, Aberdeenshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Forgue, Aberdeenshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.