Orthodontic practices near Gamrie
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Gamrie; 3 practices within 10 and 8 practices within 20. The closest is MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY, 5.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERYMacduff | 5.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BANFF DENTAL PRACTICEBanff | 6.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICETurriff | 9.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICEFraserburgh | 12.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| T/A FRASERBURGH DENTAL CAREFraserburgh | 12.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| CLARK DENTAL CLINIC LTDFraserburgh | 12.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| T/A FRITHSIDE DENTAL CAREFraserburgh | 12.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| GC DENTAL MINTLAWMintlaw | 15.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Gamrie with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Macduff, 5.8 miles west; the next are Banff (6.9 miles west) and Turriff (9.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Macduff | 1 | 5.8 miles west |
| Banff | 1 | 6.9 miles west |
| Turriff | 1 | 9.0 miles south-west |
| Fraserburgh | 4 | 12.1 miles east |
| Mintlaw | 1 | 15.1 miles south-east |
| Huntly | 3 | 21.6 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Gamrie 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 | 336th 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 — 35 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY, Macduff — 6 miles BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE, Banff — 7 miles TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE, Turriff — 9 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 | 3 within 10 miles, 8 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 Gamrie
From Gamrie the nearest practice is MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY, 5.8 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 8.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (22 miles) mentions a free consultation; 8to8 Dental (23.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 3 of the practices around Gamrie list clear aligners, the nearest 22 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Gamrie are commissioned by NHS Grampian; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY, 5.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Gamrie to MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY 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 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 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 Gamrie
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Orthodontist in Gamrie: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Gamrie keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It connects local orthodontic research in Gamrie with the wider Aberdeenshire area.
Local orthodontic signals in Gamrie
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Gamrie itself. The nearest recorded are MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY, about 6 miles away; BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE, about 7 miles away; and TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, about 9 miles away.
Area profile for Gamrie
Gamrie — accessible Rural by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Grampian for NHS dentistry. People in Gamrie usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Gamrie sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Gamrie is Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen, about 35 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Keep exploring nearby
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Gardenstown, Overbrae, Netherbrae, Crovie, Crudie, and Broadmuir.
Local context for Gamrie
Just around 2 km north, Gardenstown is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
All Orthodontic Options in Gamrie Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Gamrie offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Gamrie
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Gamrie
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Gamrie helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Gamrie
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Gamrie — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Gamrie is categorised as accessible Rural. For NHS dental services, Gamrie falls under NHS Grampian. Gamrie has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Gamrie is roughly mid-table for Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Gamrie is about 35 miles from Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Gamrie. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Gamrie
This section helps connect Gamrie, Aberdeenshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Related nearby location pages such as Gardenstown, Overbrae, Netherbrae, Crovie, Crudie, and Broadmuir can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Gamrie
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gamrie often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gamrie?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gamrie is MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY, about 5.8 miles to the west. The next closest are BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE (6.9 miles) and TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE (9.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Gamrie?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Gamrie, 3 practices within 10 miles and 8 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Macduff, 5.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gamrie?
The nearest practice to Gamrie that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY, about 5.8 miles to the west. Others nearby include BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE (6.9 miles) and TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE (9.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gamrie, 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 Gamrie, Aberdeenshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.