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Orthodontic practices near Hillington

On our practice register: 178 practices within 5 miles of Hillington, 297 practices within 10 and 432 practices within 20. The closest is CARDONALD DENTAL CLINIC LTD in Hawkhead, 0.2 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
CARDONALD DENTAL CLINIC LTDHawkhead0.2 miles south-west✓–––
ENVISAGE DENTISTRY TWEEDSMUIRHawkhead0.3 miles south-west✓–––
CARDONALD DENTAL PRACTICEHawkhead0.4 miles south-west✓–––
OASIS DENTAL CARE GLASGOWHawkhead0.4 miles south-east✓–––
CARDONALD SMILESHawkhead0.6 miles south✓–––
HAPPY SMILES RALSTONHawkhead1.1 miles west✓–––
LANGLANDS ROAD DENTAL CARERenfrew1.1 miles north-east✓–––
K M DENTAL CARERenfrew1.2 miles north-east✓–––

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Hillington with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hawkhead, 0.2 miles south-west; the next are Renfrew (1.1 miles north-east) and Glasgow (1.8 miles north-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Hawkhead110.2 miles south-west
Renfrew61.1 miles north-east
Glasgow121.8 miles north-east
Paisley12.3 miles west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hillington

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Mariner House Dental Care in Glasgow (5.0 from 16 reviews), 2.0 miles east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Mariner House Dental CareGlasgow5.0 (16 reviews)2.0 miles east
Scottish Centre for Excellence in DentistryGlasgow4.8 (606 reviews)2.0 miles east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Hillington at a Glance

NationScotland
Council areaGlasgow City
NHS dental servicesNHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
NHS orthodontic chargesFree under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384
Area type (ONS)Large Urban Areas
DeprivationMore deprived than most of Scotland
Practices within 5 miles176 practices, more than 98% of towns in Scotland
Access within Glasgow City24th closest to an orthodontic practice of 126 places in the county (the county median is 0.3 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.2 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in Scotland
Nearest university dental hospitalGlasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow — 3 miles
Nearest orthodontic practicesCARDONALD DENTAL CLINIC LTD, Hawkhead — under a mile
LANGLANDS ROAD DENTAL CARE, Renfrew — 1 miles
WATER ROW DENTAL PRACTICE, Glasgow — 2 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles297 within 10 miles, 432 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 Hillington

The nearest practice to Hillington is CARDONALD DENTAL CLINIC LTD in Hawkhead, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 297 practices, and within 20 there are 432.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Scottish Centre for Excellence in Dentistry (2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 2 of the practices around Hillington list clear aligners, the nearest 2 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hillington are commissioned by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is CARDONALD DENTAL CLINIC LTD in Hawkhead, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Glasgow Dental Hospital in Glasgow, about 3 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Hillington

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Orthodontist in Hillington: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Hillington understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Hillington itself or elsewhere in Glasgow City.

Useful local orthodontic context for Hillington

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hillington itself. The closest on record are CARDONALD DENTAL CLINIC LTD in Hawkhead, under a mile away; LANGLANDS ROAD DENTAL CARE in Renfrew, about a mile away; and WATER ROW DENTAL PRACTICE in Glasgow, about 2 miles away.

The local picture in Hillington

Hillington is classified as large Urban Areas. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Hillington. With 176 orthodontic practices within five miles, Hillington is better served than 98% of towns in Scotland. Hillington falls in a more deprived area than most of Scotland, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hillington is about 3 miles from Glasgow Dental Hospital in Glasgow.

Nearby location pages

Pages for Cardonald, Penilee, Corkerhill, West Drumoyne, Shieldhall, and Drumoyne follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.

A quick look at Hillington

The nearest other location we cover is Cardonald, under 1 km to the north.

All Orthodontic Options in Hillington Explained

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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Hillington

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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hillington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Hillington

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hillington often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hillington?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hillington is CARDONALD DENTAL CLINIC LTD in Hawkhead, about 0.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are ENVISAGE DENTISTRY TWEEDSMUIR (0.3 miles) and CARDONALD DENTAL PRACTICE (0.4 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Hillington?

Our register has 178 practices within 5 miles of Hillington, 297 practices within 10 miles and 432 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hillington?

The nearest practice to Hillington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is CARDONALD DENTAL CLINIC LTD in Hawkhead, about 0.2 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include ENVISAGE DENTISTRY TWEEDSMUIR (0.3 miles) and CARDONALD DENTAL PRACTICE (0.4 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hillington, Glasgow City?

The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hillington, Glasgow City?

Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.

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TitleHillington, Glasgow City Smile Straightening
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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