Orthodontic practices near Haywood
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Haywood; 30 practices within 10 and 204 practices within 20. The closest is WEST CALDER DENTAL CARE, 6.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST CALDER DENTAL CAREWest Calder | 6.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SHOTTS DENTAL PRACTICEShotts | 6.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 61 EAST MAIN STREETWhitburn | 7.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| MACAULAY DENTAL PRACTICEWhitburn | 7.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| STATION DENTAL PRACTICEShotts | 7.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BELLSQUARRY DENTISTRYPolbeth | 8.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| CARLUKE DENTAL STUDIOCarluke | 8.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| {MY}DENTISTCarluke | 8.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Haywood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is West Calder, 6.1 miles north; the next are Shotts (6.9 miles north-west) and Whitburn (7.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| West Calder | 1 | 6.1 miles north |
| Shotts | 2 | 6.9 miles north-west |
| Whitburn | 2 | 7.0 miles north |
| Polbeth | 1 | 8.0 miles north-east |
| Carluke | 3 | 8.4 miles west |
| Livingston | 4 | 8.5 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 Haywood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Tooth Doctor in Carluke (4.9 from 576 reviews), 8.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Tooth DoctorCarluke | 4.9 (576 reviews) | 8.5 miles west |
| Iriston House Dental PracticeBathgate | 4.9 (420 reviews) | 8.9 miles north |
| Bathgate Dental PracticeBathgate | 4.9 (289 reviews) | 9.3 miles north |
| M-Brace OrthodonticsBathgate | 4.7 (77 reviews) | 9.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Haywood at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Lanarkshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Lanarkshire |
| 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 South Lanarkshire | 143rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 154 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow — 26 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | WEST CALDER DENTAL CARE, West Calder — 6 miles SHOTTS DENTAL PRACTICE, Shotts — 7 miles 61 EAST MAIN STREET, Whitburn — 7 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 | 30 within 10 miles, 204 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 Haywood
The nearest practice to Haywood is WEST CALDER DENTAL CARE, 6.1 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 30 practices, and within 20 there are 204.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Tooth Doctor (8.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 3 of the practices around Haywood list clear aligners, the nearest 8.5 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 Haywood are commissioned by NHS Lanarkshire; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is WEST CALDER DENTAL CARE, 6.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Glasgow Dental Hospital in Glasgow, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Haywood to WEST CALDER DENTAL CARE 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Haywood
South Lanarkshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Haywood
Orthodontist in Haywood: People weighing up braces or aligners in Haywood can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of South Lanarkshire.
The local picture in Haywood
Officially, Haywood is categorised as accessible Rural. For NHS dental services, Haywood falls under NHS Lanarkshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Haywood; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Haywood sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Haywood is about 26 miles from Glasgow Dental Hospital in Glasgow.
Local orthodontic signals in Haywood
There is no orthodontist on our records in Haywood itself. The nearest we do hold are WEST CALDER DENTAL CARE, about 6 miles away; SHOTTS DENTAL PRACTICE, about 7 miles away; and 61 EAST MAIN STREET in Whitburn, about 7 miles away.
Continue your local research
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Auchengray, Stobwood, Wilsontown, Forth, Longford Crofts, and Crofthead may also help.
Haywood in numbers
Auchengray is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km east of Haywood.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Haywood
Orthodontic treatment in Haywood 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Haywood
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Haywood — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Haywood Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Haywood can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Haywood
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Haywood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Haywood
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Haywood, South Lanarkshire within a broader nearby area. If you're still deciding, related pages for Auchengray, Stobwood, Wilsontown, Forth, Longford Crofts, and Crofthead may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Haywood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Haywood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Haywood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Haywood is WEST CALDER DENTAL CARE, about 6.1 miles to the north. The next closest are SHOTTS DENTAL PRACTICE (6.9 miles) and 61 EAST MAIN STREET (7.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Haywood?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Haywood, 30 practices within 10 miles and 204 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in West Calder, 6.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Haywood?
The nearest practice to Haywood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is WEST CALDER DENTAL CARE, about 6.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include SHOTTS DENTAL PRACTICE (6.9 miles) and 61 EAST MAIN STREET (7.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Haywood, South Lanarkshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Haywood, South Lanarkshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.