Braces in Hermiston at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing fixed braces | Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic, Colinton — 2.4 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice listing NHS | RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE, Currie — under a mile; 29 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow — about 36 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Access within City of Edinburgh | 97th closest to a practice of 118 places in the county; the county median is 0.4 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 Hermiston
On our practice register: 46 practices within 5 miles of Hermiston, 152 practices within 10 and 253 practices within 20. The closest is RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE in Currie, 0.8 miles south-east. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICECurrie | 0.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SIGHTHILL HEALTH CENTREColinton | 1.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 58 BRYCE ROADCurrie | 1.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| WEST SIDE DENTAL CAREColinton | 1.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 577 LANARK ROADCurrie | 2.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 1/2 HAILESLAND GARDENSColinton | 2.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hermiston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Currie, 0.8 miles south-east; the next are Colinton (1.7 miles east) and Cramond Bridge (2.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Currie | 3 | 0.8 miles south-east |
| Colinton | 14 | 1.7 miles east |
| Cramond Bridge | 1 | 2.4 miles north-east |
| Balerno | 1 | 2.5 miles south |
| Clermiston | 2 | 3.2 miles north-east |
| Edinburgh | 7 | 3.6 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Bracket-and-wire braces have quietly evolved into lighter, faster, more comfortable systems. Orthodontists serving Hermiston offer metal, ceramic, lingual and self-ligating appliances to suit different cases and budgets. No removable option quite matches the control a fixed appliance gives the clinician over each tooth. Typical treatment spans roughly one to two years, depending on complexity.
The Brace Treatment Process in Hermiston
Fitting takes around an hour, and adjustment appointments in Hermiston are usually every 6–10 weeks. Keeping to them is what holds the treatment on schedule. The Hermiston overview sets out local facts, the nearest practices and the NHS funding route that applies here.
Picking the Right Orthodontist in Hermiston
Before choosing a Hermiston 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.
Local Context for Hermiston
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Hermiston — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Hermiston is classified as accessible Rural, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Lothian. Hermiston has 46 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 91% of towns in Scotland. Hermiston's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Scotland as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Hermiston is Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Hermiston itself. The nearest recorded are RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE in Currie, under a mile away; SIGHTHILL HEALTH CENTRE in Colinton, about 2 miles away; and 9 BUGHTLIN MARKET in Cramond Bridge, about 2 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
NHS orthodontic waiting times in City of Edinburgh vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made. Private treatment can usually begin within a few weeks of the initial consultation.
Expect private brace costs in Hermiston to fall roughly between £1,500 and £5,500. Many practices offer 0% or low-interest payment plans spread over 12 to 24 months.
Teeth Problems Treated by Orthodontists in Hermiston
Orthodontic problems are far more common than most people realise. Left untreated, some of these problems worsen and become harder to correct. A photo assessment can give you an early steer on what you're dealing with.
Common Orthodontic Problems in Hermiston
Orthodontists in Hermiston see the same handful of conditions again and again; here's what each one is and how it's corrected.
TMJ, Underbite & Jaw Surgery in Hermiston
Jaw problems range from mild functional discomfort to complex skeletal discrepancies. They span TMJ pain through to skeletal discrepancies that may need jaw surgery. This guide explains TMJ, skeletal bites and when orthognathic surgery is involved.
Jaw Surgery Referral from Hermiston
If your orthodontist identifies a skeletal jaw problem requiring surgical correction, they will refer you to an oral and maxillofacial surgery team. Pre-surgical orthodontics (typically 12-18 months) aligns the teeth before surgery repositions the jaws. Post-surgical orthodontics refines the bite after healing.
Braces for Teenagers in Hermiston
Teenage orthodontics in Hermiston spans everything from NHS metal braces to Invisalign Teen. Jaw growth is still active, adult teeth are in place, and the NHS pathway is accessible for eligible young people. Getting the timing and treatment type right makes a real difference to outcomes.
Teen Orthodontics in Hermiston — Local Context
How long NHS treatment takes to start in City of Edinburgh depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload. That's a significant period when timing matters.
Frequently Asked Questions — Braces in Hermiston
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hermiston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hermiston is RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE in Currie, about 0.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are SIGHTHILL HEALTH CENTRE (1.7 miles) and 58 BRYCE ROAD (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hermiston?
Our register has 46 practices within 5 miles of Hermiston, 152 practices within 10 miles and 253 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get braces near Hermiston?
The nearest practice to Hermiston that mentions fixed braces is Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic in Colinton, about 2.4 miles to the north-east.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Hermiston?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Lothian.
What kind of area is Hermiston?
ONS classifies Hermiston as accessible Rural.
How deprived is Hermiston compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Hermiston is close to the Scotland average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Hermiston?
Nearby towns include East Craigs, Turnhouse, Gowanhill.
Can adults get braces?
Yes — there's no age limit on orthodontic treatment, and adults with good dental health respond well to any brace type. Anyone with a gum disease history is usually advised to get a gum check first.
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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