Braces in Guthrie at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing fixed braces | Perla Orthodontics, Tayport — 13.6 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice listing NHS | R AND PM THOMSON, Brechin — 6.5 miles; 11 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — about 16 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way, to R AND PM THOMSON |
| Access within Angus | 145th closest to a practice of 168 places in the county; the county median is 3.5 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 Guthrie
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Guthrie; 11 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is R AND PM THOMSON in Brechin, 6.5 miles north. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R AND PM THOMSONBrechin | 6.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICEForfar | 6.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ESK DENTAL CAREBrechin | 6.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| FORFAR DENTAL CAREForfar | 6.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| CASTLE STREET DENTALForfar | 6.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| NO 80 DENTAL PRACTICEArbroath | 7.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Guthrie with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Brechin, 6.5 miles north; the next are Forfar (6.6 miles west) and Arbroath (7.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Brechin | 2 | 6.5 miles north |
| Forfar | 3 | 6.6 miles west |
| Arbroath | 4 | 7.1 miles south-east |
| Carnoustie | 2 | 9.6 miles south |
| Montrose | 3 | 10.5 miles north-east |
| Kirriemuir | 1 | 11.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Fixed braces are still the benchmark for predictable, reliable tooth movement. Patients across Guthrie can access the full range, from traditional metal to discreet ceramic and hidden lingual systems. Because they act around the clock, they treat cases that removable appliances struggle with. Typical treatment spans roughly one to two years, depending on complexity.
Choosing a Brace Provider in Guthrie
Before choosing a Guthrie practice, check the fee is genuinely all-inclusive — records, adjustments, retainers and emergency visits — and that you're given a written breakdown, not just a headline price.
Specialist orthodontists hold the MOrth qualification — three years of postgraduate training beyond dental school — and are worth it for complex cases; a trained general dentist can be a good fit for straightforward crowding.
Step by Step: Braces in Guthrie
Fitting takes around an hour, and adjustment appointments in Guthrie are usually every 6–10 weeks. Skipping appointments simply lengthens the overall timeline. The Guthrie overview sets out local facts, the nearest practices and the NHS funding route that applies here.
Local Context for Guthrie
What's available in Guthrie depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. ONS classifies Guthrie as accessible Rural. Guthrie sits within NHS Tayside for NHS dental commissioning. Guthrie has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Guthrie's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Scotland. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Guthrie is Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 16 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Guthrie. The nearest we do hold are R AND PM THOMSON in Brechin, about 6 miles away; HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE in Forfar, about 7 miles away; and NO 80 DENTAL PRACTICE in Arbroath, about 7 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
NHS waiting times in Angus are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time. Private treatment can usually begin within a few weeks of the initial consultation.
Private brace costs in Guthrie generally sit between £1,500 and £5,500. Many practices offer 0% or low-interest payment plans spread over 12 to 24 months.
Common Orthodontic Problems in Guthrie
What looks like a purely cosmetic issue often carries real functional consequences. Patients across Guthrie seek assessment for everything from mild crowding to complex bite misalignments. A photo assessment can give you an early steer on what you're dealing with.
When to See an Orthodontist in Guthrie
You don't need to wait until all adult teeth have erupted. An early assessment around age 7–8 allows a specialist to identify developing problems and advise on timing. Adults can start at any age provided dental and gum health is good.
Teenage Orthodontic Treatment in Guthrie
Getting the timing right in the teenage years pays off for years afterwards. Each option carries different implications for compliance, aesthetics and cost. A photo assessment is a low-pressure first step for a hesitant teenager.
Getting the Timing Right for Teens
The ideal age for most treatment is 11–14 — after most adult teeth have erupted but while jaw growth is still active. That growth lets orthodontists guide teeth more efficiently and, in some cases, use it to correct bite problems that would need more invasive treatment in an adult.
Jaw Problems Treated by Orthodontists in Guthrie
Jaw problems range from mild functional discomfort to complex skeletal discrepancies. Some patients in Guthrie have jaw discrepancies that can't be corrected by moving teeth alone. A photo assessment can help flag whether specialist referral is worth pursuing.
Skeletal Jaw Discrepancies
Skeletal underbite (Class III) occurs when the lower jaw is larger or more forward than the upper jaw. Mild cases can be addressed with camouflage orthodontics. Moderate to severe cases — particularly in adults — require orthognathic surgery to reposition one or both jaws.
Frequently Asked Questions — Braces in Guthrie
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Guthrie?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Guthrie is R AND PM THOMSON in Brechin, about 6.5 miles to the north. The next closest are HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE (6.6 miles) and ESK DENTAL CARE (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Guthrie?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Guthrie, 11 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Brechin, 6.5 miles away.
Where can I get braces near Guthrie?
The nearest practice to Guthrie that mentions fixed braces is Perla Orthodontics in Tayport, about 13.6 miles to the south-west.
What NHS area is Guthrie in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Guthrie falls under NHS Tayside.
Is Guthrie rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Guthrie falls under accessible Rural.
How deprived is Guthrie compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Guthrie is less deprived than most of Scotland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Guthrie?
Leysmill, Milldens, Carmyllie are within easy reach of Guthrie.
What are self-ligating braces?
Systems like Damon or In-Ovation use a built-in clip instead of elastic ties to hold the wire, which can cut friction and sometimes means fewer adjustment visits. Most orthodontists offer them in metal or ceramic.
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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