Orthodontic practices near Gilmerton
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Gilmerton, 5 practices within 10 and 47 practices within 20. The closest is INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE in Crieff, 1.7 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARECrieff | 1.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Care DentalCrieff | 1.7 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (283 reviews) |
| Infinityblu Dental Care & Implant ClinicAuchterarder | 6.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (152 reviews) |
| SPRING GROVE CLINICAuchterarder | 6.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SPRING GROVE CLINICComrie | 7.3 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| PUBLIC DENTAL SERVICEPerth | 12.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| OAKBANK DENTAL CAREPerth | 13.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cherrybank Dental SpaPerth | 13.3 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (161 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Gilmerton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crieff, 1.7 miles west; the next are Auchterarder (6.8 miles south-east) and Comrie (7.3 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crieff | 2 | 1.7 miles west |
| Auchterarder | 2 | 6.8 miles south-east |
| Comrie | 1 | 7.3 miles west |
| Perth | 12 | 12.0 miles east |
| Dunblane | 2 | 14.5 miles south-west |
| Dunkeld | 1 | 15.2 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Gilmerton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Care Dental in Crieff (4.9 from 283 reviews), 1.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Care DentalCrieff | 4.9 (283 reviews) | 1.7 miles west |
| Cherrybank Dental SpaPerth | 4.9 (161 reviews) | 13.3 miles east |
| Infinityblu Dental Care & Implant ClinicAuchterarder | 4.8 (152 reviews) | 6.8 miles south-east |
| Perth OrthodonticsPerth | 3.1 (35 reviews) | 14.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Gilmerton at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Perth and Kinross |
| NHS dental services | NHS Tayside |
| 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 | 2 practices, more than 56% of towns in Scotland |
| Access within Perth and Kinross | 61st closest to an orthodontic practice of 278 places in the county (the county median is 3.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 69% of towns in Scotland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — 32 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE, Crieff — 2 miles Infinityblu Dental Care & Implant Clinic, Auchterarder — 7 miles SPRING GROVE CLINIC, Comrie — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 47 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 Gilmerton
The nearest practice to Gilmerton is INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE in Crieff, 1.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 47.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Cherrybank Dental Spa (13.3 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 4 of the practices around Gilmerton list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 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 Gilmerton are commissioned by NHS Tayside; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE in Crieff, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 32 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Gilmerton
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The local picture in Gilmerton
Gilmerton's ONS geography type is accessible Rural. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Tayside. With 2 orthodontic practices within five miles, Gilmerton is better served than 56% of towns in Scotland. Gilmerton's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Scotland as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Gilmerton is Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What we know about practices near Gilmerton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Gilmerton. The closest on record are INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE in Crieff, about 2 miles away; Infinityblu Dental Care & Implant Clinic in Auchterarder, about 7 miles away; and SPRING GROVE CLINIC in Comrie, about 7 miles away.
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The Orthodontic Journey in Gilmerton
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Frequently Asked Questions in Gilmerton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gilmerton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gilmerton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gilmerton is INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE in Crieff, about 1.7 miles to the west. The next closest are Care Dental (1.7 miles) and Infinityblu Dental Care & Implant Clinic (6.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Gilmerton?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Gilmerton, 5 practices within 10 miles and 47 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gilmerton?
The nearest practice to Gilmerton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE in Crieff, about 1.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include Infinityblu Dental Care & Implant Clinic (6.8 miles) and SPRING GROVE CLINIC (6.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gilmerton, Perth and Kinross?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Gilmerton, Perth and Kinross?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.