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Orthodontic practices near Kiddshill

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Kiddshill; 3 practices within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is GC DENTAL MINTLAW, 5.2 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
GC DENTAL MINTLAWMintlaw5.2 miles north-east✓–––
SCHOOLHILL DENTAL PRACTICEEllon8.1 miles south✓–––
YTHAN BRIDGE DENTAL CENTREEllon8.2 miles south✓–––
BUCHAN BRAES DENTAL CLINICBoddam12.4 miles east✓–––
OLDMELDRUM DENTAL PRACTICEOldmeldrum12.6 miles south-west✓–––
QUEEN STREET DENTAL PRACTICEPeterhead12.6 miles east✓–––
PETERHEAD DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTREPeterhead12.8 miles east✓–––
TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICETurriff13.3 miles west✓–––

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

Nearest places to Kiddshill with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mintlaw, 5.2 miles north-east; the next are Ellon (8.1 miles south) and Boddam (12.4 miles east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Mintlaw15.2 miles north-east
Ellon28.1 miles south
Boddam112.4 miles east
Oldmeldrum112.6 miles south-west
Peterhead212.6 miles east
Turriff113.3 miles west

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

Kiddshill at a Glance

NationScotland
Council areaAberdeenshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Grampian
NHS orthodontic chargesFree under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384
Area type (ONS)Accessible Rural
DeprivationLess deprived than most of Scotland
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Aberdeenshire305th closest to an orthodontic practice of 487 places in the county (the county median is 4.3 miles)
Nearest university dental hospitalAberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen — 22 miles
Nearest orthodontic practicesGC DENTAL MINTLAW, Mintlaw — 5 miles
SCHOOLHILL DENTAL PRACTICE, Ellon — 8 miles
BUCHAN BRAES DENTAL CLINIC, Boddam — 12 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles3 within 10 miles, 23 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 Kiddshill

The nearest practice to Kiddshill is GC DENTAL MINTLAW, 5.2 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 23.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (20.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 2 of the practices around Kiddshill list clear aligners, the nearest 19.9 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kiddshill are commissioned by NHS Grampian; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is GC DENTAL MINTLAW, 5.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 22 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Kiddshill to GC DENTAL MINTLAW is roughly 10 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.

Orthodontic Treatment In Kiddshill

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Orthodontic services in Kiddshill

Orthodontist in Kiddshill: Before booking anything in Kiddshill, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Kiddshill or another part of Aberdeenshire.

What we know about practices near Kiddshill

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Kiddshill itself. The nearest recorded are GC DENTAL MINTLAW, about 5 miles away; SCHOOLHILL DENTAL PRACTICE in Ellon, about 8 miles away; and BUCHAN BRAES DENTAL CLINIC in Boddam, about 12 miles away.

Kiddshill in numbers

Just under 1 km west, Nethermuir is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Browse nearby orthodontic locations

For a broader view, related location pages cover Auchnagatt, Nethermuir, Annochie, Bulwark, Clochcan, and Backhill of Clackriach as well as this one.

The local picture in Kiddshill

Classified by ONS as accessible Rural, Kiddshill sits within NHS Grampian for NHS dental commissioning. People in Kiddshill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Kiddshill falls in a less deprived area than most of Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Kiddshill is about 22 miles from Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Kiddshill

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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Kiddshill

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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Kiddshill

Patients in Kiddshill have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.

Treatment Options in Kiddshill — Local Context

What's available in Kiddshill depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Officially, Kiddshill is categorised as accessible Rural. NHS Grampian is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Kiddshill. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Kiddshill; the nearest is about 5 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Kiddshill among Scotland's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Kiddshill is about 22 miles from Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Kiddshill itself. The nearest we do hold are GC DENTAL MINTLAW, about 5 miles away; SCHOOLHILL DENTAL PRACTICE in Ellon, about 8 miles away; and BUCHAN BRAES DENTAL CLINIC in Boddam, about 12 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Kiddshill

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kiddshill?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kiddshill is GC DENTAL MINTLAW, about 5.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are SCHOOLHILL DENTAL PRACTICE (8.1 miles) and YTHAN BRIDGE DENTAL CENTRE (8.2 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Kiddshill?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kiddshill, 3 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mintlaw, 5.2 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kiddshill?

The nearest practice to Kiddshill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is GC DENTAL MINTLAW, about 5.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include SCHOOLHILL DENTAL PRACTICE (8.1 miles) and YTHAN BRIDGE DENTAL CENTRE (8.2 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kiddshill, Aberdeenshire?

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 Kiddshill, Aberdeenshire?

Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.

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TitleKiddshill, Aberdeenshire Clear Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
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