NHS Treatment in Kenmore at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Tayside |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | ANDERSON DENTISTRY, Aberfeldy — 5.4 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — about 40 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Remote Rural |
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 listing NHS orthodontics near Kenmore
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Kenmore; 1 practice within 10 and 7 practices within 20. The closest is ANDERSON DENTISTRY in Aberfeldy, 5.4 miles east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is ANDERSON DENTISTRY, 5.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDERSON DENTISTRYAberfeldy | 5.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| INFINITYBLU DENTAL CAREPitlochry | 12.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – |
| INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINICKillin | 14.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – |
| SPRING GROVE CLINICComrie | 14.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARECrieff | 15.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| INFINITYBLU DENTAL PRACTICEDunkeld | 15.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kenmore with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Aberfeldy, 5.4 miles east; the next are Pitlochry (12.8 miles north-east) and Killin (14.8 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Aberfeldy | 1 | 5.4 miles east |
| Pitlochry | 1 | 12.8 miles north-east |
| Killin | 1 | 14.8 miles south-west |
| Comrie | 1 | 14.9 miles south |
| Crieff | 1 | 15.9 miles south |
| Dunkeld | 1 | 15.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Kenmore, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 40.3 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ANDERSON DENTISTRY, Aberfeldy, 5.4 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 40 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Kenmore are commissioned by NHS Tayside. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
The NHS orthodontic pathway in Kenmore focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. It's free for eligible under-18s and aimed primarily at children and teenagers with significant malocclusion. The main limitation is waiting time, which can be substantial across Perth and Kinross.
NHS Waiting Times in Kenmore
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Perth and Kinross vary and can range from 12 to 36 months from referral to treatment starting. For families where timing is important — particularly approaching the optimal treatment age — private orthodontics eliminates the wait entirely and typically begins within a few weeks of consultation.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Kenmore
In Scotland, NHS dental treatment — including clinically necessary orthodontics — is free for everyone under 26. Adults aged 26 and over who qualify pay 80% of the NHS fee, capped at £384 for a course of treatment. Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Perth and Kinross differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Orthodontic practices in and around Kenmore vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. National deprivation data puts Kenmore close to the Scotland median. The nearest university dental hospital to Kenmore is Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee, about 40 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Classified by ONS as remote Rural, Kenmore sits within NHS Tayside for NHS dental commissioning. People in Kenmore usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Kenmore. The closest on record are ANDERSON DENTISTRY in Aberfeldy, about 5 miles away; INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE in Pitlochry, about 13 miles away; and INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINIC in Killin, about 15 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Kenmore
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Private treatment in Kenmore trades cost for speed and choice — around £1,500–£3,500 for metal braces, but starting within weeks and with ceramic, lingual and aligner options on the table.
Early Orthodontic Assessment for Children in Kenmore
Children's orthodontics in Kenmore covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. Not every child who sees an orthodontist needs treatment right away, but early identification allows targeted intervention. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
The Age-7 Assessment
The British Orthodontic Society recommends an orthodontic assessment by age 7 for children with notable concerns. At age 7, most children have their first permanent molars and incisors, giving an orthodontist enough information to evaluate jaw relationships, arch development, bite patterns, and likely future crowding.
Orthodontic Eligibility in Kenmore
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Kenmore.
What If You Don't Qualify for NHS Treatment?
If your IOTN score falls below the threshold for NHS funding, private orthodontic treatment is fully available with no eligibility criteria and no waiting list. This means you can start treatment within weeks of your consultation, with full choice of brace type — metal, ceramic, aligner, or lingual — rather than being limited to NHS metal braces.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Kenmore
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kenmore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kenmore is ANDERSON DENTISTRY in Aberfeldy, about 5.4 miles to the east. The next closest are INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE (12.8 miles) and INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINIC (14.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kenmore?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kenmore, 1 practice within 10 miles and 7 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Aberfeldy, 5.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kenmore?
The nearest practice to Kenmore that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ANDERSON DENTISTRY in Aberfeldy, about 5.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE (12.8 miles) and INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINIC (14.8 miles).
Which NHS body covers Kenmore for dental care?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Tayside.
Is Kenmore rural or urban?
ONS classifies Kenmore as remote Rural.
How deprived is Kenmore compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Kenmore 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 Kenmore?
Nearby towns include Camserney, Keltneyburn, Coshieville.
Can I switch from the NHS waiting list to private?
Yes, at any point — even while still on the NHS list. Plenty of patients do this to skip the wait or get access to ceramic or aligner options; you don't have to formally withdraw first, though it's polite to let the practice know.
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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