Orthodontic practices near Killead
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Killead; 9 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is M A Irwin Dental in Carnmoney, 8.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M A Irwin DentalCarnmoney | 8.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (86 reviews) |
| Beechview Dental CareBelfast | 9.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (286 reviews) |
| Shankill Orthodontic PracticeBelfast | 9.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (5 reviews) |
| Belfast Orthodontic CentreBelfast | 9.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (58 reviews) |
| Dunmurry Dental PracticeLisburn | 9.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (51 reviews) |
| Creative SmilesLisburn | 9.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (103 reviews) |
| Royal School Of DentistryBelfast | 9.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (58 reviews) |
| Finaghy Orthodontic CentreFinaghy | 10.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (236 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Killead with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carnmoney, 8.9 miles east; the next are Belfast (9.4 miles south-east) and Lisburn (9.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carnmoney | 1 | 8.9 miles east |
| Belfast | 17 | 9.4 miles south-east |
| Lisburn | 6 | 9.8 miles south-east |
| Finaghy | 1 | 10.0 miles south-east |
| Newtownabbey | 2 | 10.7 miles east |
| Jordanstown | 1 | 10.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Killead
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Moira Dental Care (5.0 from 190 reviews), 11.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moira Dental CareMoira | 5.0 (190 reviews) | 11.8 miles south |
| Greenwood Specialist Dental ClinicBelfast | 5.0 (82 reviews) | 13.2 miles east |
| New Life TeethBelfast | 4.9 (566 reviews) | 10.3 miles south-east |
| Affinity Dental Care, Lisburn, Northern IrelandLisburn | 4.9 (429 reviews) | 10.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Killead at a Glance
| Nation | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of Northern Ireland |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Antrim and Newtownabbey | 24th closest to an orthodontic practice of 26 places in the county (the county median is 5.8 miles) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast — 10 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | M A Irwin Dental, Carnmoney — 9 miles Beechview Dental Care, Belfast — 9 miles Dunmurry Dental Practice, Lisburn — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 57 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 Killead
From Killead the nearest practice is M A Irwin Dental in Carnmoney, 8.9 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Creative Smiles (9.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Royal School Of Dentistry (9.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Killead list clear aligners, the nearest 9.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Killead are commissioned by Health and Social Care Northern Ireland; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Beechview Dental Care in Belfast, 9.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast, about 10 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Killead to M A Irwin Dental is roughly 20 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Killead
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Compare braces and clear aligners in Killead
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Killead, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Antrim and Newtownabbey.
Local provider signals in Killead
There is no orthodontist on our records in Killead itself. The closest on record are M A Irwin Dental in Carnmoney, about 9 miles away; Beechview Dental Care in Belfast, about 9 miles away; and Dunmurry Dental Practice in Lisburn, about 10 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
Pages for Nutts Corner, Muckamore, Dunadry, Aldergrove, Carmavy, and Dundrod follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Area profile for Killead
NHS dental commissioning in Killead falls under Health and Social Care Northern Ireland. Killead has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Killead among Northern Ireland's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Killead is Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast, about 10 miles away.
Where Killead sits locally
Heading south-east for around 3 km brings you to Nutts Corner, the closest linked location.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Killead
The orthodontic landscape in Killead offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Killead
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Killead — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Killead
Many people in Killead delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Killead
What's available in Killead depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. NHS dental commissioning in Killead falls under Health and Social Care Northern Ireland. Killead has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Killead sits among the less deprived areas of Northern Ireland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Killead is about 10 miles from Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Killead. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Killead
This section helps connect Killead, Antrim and Newtownabbey to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. If you're still deciding, related pages for Nutts Corner, Muckamore, Dunadry, Aldergrove, Carmavy, and Dundrod may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Killead
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Killead often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Killead?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Killead is M A Irwin Dental in Carnmoney, about 8.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Beechview Dental Care (9.4 miles) and Shankill Orthodontic Practice (9.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Killead?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Killead, 9 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carnmoney, 8.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Killead?
The nearest practice to Killead that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Beechview Dental Care in Belfast, about 9.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Shankill Orthodontic Practice (9.7 miles) and Dunmurry Dental Practice (9.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Killead, Antrim and Newtownabbey?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Killead, Antrim and Newtownabbey?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.