Orthodontic practices near Keady
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Keady; 2 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Armagh Orthodontic Clinic Ltd, 7.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armagh Orthodontic Clinic LtdArmagh | 7.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (23 reviews) |
| DENTISTRY@MARKETHILLMarket Hill | 7.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (39 reviews) |
| Camlough Dental PracticeNewry | 12.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (12 reviews) |
| McCartan's DentalNewry | 12.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (51 reviews) |
| Moy Orthodontic Clinic LtdMoy | 13.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (9 reviews) |
| Ballybot Dental Surgery LimitedNewry | 15.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (48 reviews) |
| South Down Dental & Implant ClinicNewry | 15.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (105 reviews) |
| N C Dental ClinicNewry | 15.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (12 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Keady with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Armagh, 7.6 miles north; the next are Market Hill (7.9 miles north-east) and Newry (12.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Armagh | 1 | 7.6 miles north |
| Market Hill | 1 | 7.9 miles north-east |
| Newry | 11 | 12.6 miles east |
| Moy | 1 | 13.7 miles north |
| Portadown | 2 | 15.7 miles north-east |
| Craigavon | 5 | 15.8 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 Keady
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is William Street Dental in Portadown (5.0 from 142 reviews), 15.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Street DentalPortadown | 5.0 (142 reviews) | 15.7 miles north-east |
| O'Hagan & Murray Dental PracticeNewry | 4.9 (179 reviews) | 15.6 miles east |
| O’Farrell and Staunton DentalNewry | 4.9 (115 reviews) | 15.6 miles east |
| South Down Dental & Implant ClinicNewry | 4.9 (105 reviews) | 15.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Keady at a Glance
| Nation | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| NHS dental services | Health and Social Care Northern Ireland |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Northern Ireland |
| Population | 3,171 |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon | 49th closest to an orthodontic practice of 65 places in the county (the county median is 4.6 miles) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast — 38 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Armagh Orthodontic Clinic Ltd, Armagh — 8 miles DENTISTRY@MARKETHILL, Market Hill — 8 miles Camlough Dental Practice, Newry — 13 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 18 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 Keady
The nearest practice to Keady is Armagh Orthodontic Clinic Ltd, 7.6 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 18.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Zen Orthodontics (15.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; O’Farrell and Staunton Dental (15.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Keady list clear aligners, the nearest 7.6 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 Keady are commissioned by Health and Social Care Northern Ireland; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is DENTISTRY@MARKETHILL in Market Hill, 7.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Keady to Armagh Orthodontic Clinic Ltd 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Keady
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Research orthodontic options in Keady
Orthodontist in Keady: Before booking anything in Keady, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon, not just Keady. Keady — a small town with a population of around 3,171 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local context for Keady
Around 3,171 people live in Keady, which is a small town within Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon. Just around 3 km north-east, Tassagh is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Tassagh, Balleer, Darkley, Lower Darkley, Callan Bridge, and Carnagh can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Useful local orthodontic context for Keady
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Keady itself. The nearest recorded are Armagh Orthodontic Clinic Ltd, about 8 miles away; DENTISTRY@MARKETHILL in Market Hill, about 8 miles away; and Camlough Dental Practice in Newry, about 13 miles away.
Area profile for Keady
NHS dental commissioning in Keady falls under Health and Social Care Northern Ireland. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Keady; the nearest is about 8 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Keady sits among the more deprived areas of Northern Ireland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Keady is about 38 miles from Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Keady
The orthodontic landscape in Keady offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Keady — Local Context
Practices serving Keady differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Health and Social Care Northern Ireland is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Keady. People in Keady usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Keady among Northern Ireland's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Keady is about 38 miles from Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Keady. The nearest recorded are Armagh Orthodontic Clinic Ltd, about 8 miles away; DENTISTRY@MARKETHILL in Market Hill, about 8 miles away; and Camlough Dental Practice in Newry, about 13 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Keady
Starting orthodontic treatment in Keady can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Keady
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Keady. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Health and Social Care Northern Ireland. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Keady; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Keady falls in a more deprived area than most of Northern Ireland, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Keady is Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast, about 38 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Keady. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Keady
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Keady, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon. You can keep exploring with related pages for Tassagh, Balleer, Darkley, Lower Darkley, Callan Bridge, and Carnagh.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Keady
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Keady often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Keady?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Keady is Armagh Orthodontic Clinic Ltd, about 7.6 miles to the north. The next closest are DENTISTRY@MARKETHILL (7.9 miles) and Camlough Dental Practice (12.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Keady?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Keady, 2 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Armagh, 7.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Keady?
The nearest practice to Keady that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is DENTISTRY@MARKETHILL in Market Hill, about 7.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include McCartan's Dental (12.8 miles) and Ballybot Dental Surgery Limited (15.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Keady, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Keady, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.