Orthodontic practices near Kilraghts
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Kilraghts; 2 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Causeway Orthodontic Centre in Coleraine, 9.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway Orthodontic CentreColeraine | 9.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 2.3 (3 reviews) |
| Pure Dental HygieneColeraine | 9.6 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (45 reviews) |
| 18 DentalColeraine | 10.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (15 reviews) |
| Boyd & Logue Dental SurgeryColeraine | 11.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (215 reviews) |
| The Townhouse Dental PracticeColeraine | 11.0 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| New Row Dental SurgeryColeraine | 11.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (17 reviews) |
| CINCHORTHO LTDColeraine | 11.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Maine Dental PracticeCullybackey | 12.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (12 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kilraghts with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Coleraine, 9.6 miles west; the next are Cullybackey (12.8 miles south) and Portrush (13.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Coleraine | 7 | 9.6 miles west |
| Cullybackey | 1 | 12.8 miles south |
| Portrush | 1 | 13.3 miles north-west |
| Ballymena | 6 | 15.0 miles south |
| Limavady | 1 | 20.7 miles west |
| Magherafelt | 2 | 23.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kilraghts
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pure Dental Hygiene in Coleraine (5.0 from 45 reviews), 9.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Dental HygieneColeraine | 5.0 (45 reviews) | 9.6 miles west |
| Maine Dental PracticeCullybackey | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 12.8 miles south |
| Laura Jones Dental & Implant ClinicBallymena | 4.8 (120 reviews) | 15.0 miles south |
| Kennedy OrthodonticsBallymena | 4.8 (31 reviews) | 17.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kilraghts at a Glance
| Nation | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Causeway Coast and Glens |
| 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 | Around the Northern Ireland average |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Causeway Coast and Glens | 69th closest to an orthodontic practice of 96 places in the county (the county median is 7.3 miles) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast — 38 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Causeway Orthodontic Centre, Coleraine — 10 miles Maine Dental Practice, Cullybackey — 13 miles Portrush Dental Care, Portrush — 13 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 15 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 Kilraghts
The nearest practice to Kilraghts is Causeway Orthodontic Centre in Coleraine, 9.6 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 15.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Boyd & Logue Dental Surgery (11 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 10 of the practices around Kilraghts list clear aligners, the nearest 10.9 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 Kilraghts are commissioned by Health and Social Care Northern Ireland; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Causeway Orthodontic Centre in Coleraine, 9.6 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 Kilraghts to Causeway Orthodontic Centre 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 250 to 500 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £225 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kilraghts
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What we know about practices near Kilraghts
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Kilraghts itself. The nearest we do hold are Causeway Orthodontic Centre in Coleraine, about 10 miles away; Maine Dental Practice in Cullybackey, about 13 miles away; and Portrush Dental Care, about 13 miles away.
Area profile for Kilraghts
Kilraghts sits within Health and Social Care Northern Ireland for NHS dental commissioning. People in Kilraghts usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Kilraghts is roughly mid-table for Northern Ireland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Kilraghts is about 38 miles from Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast.
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About Kilraghts
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Orthodontic Treatments in Kilraghts
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Kilraghts
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Kilraghts
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Frequently Asked Questions in Kilraghts
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kilraghts often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kilraghts?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kilraghts is Causeway Orthodontic Centre in Coleraine, about 9.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Pure Dental Hygiene (9.6 miles) and 18 Dental (10.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kilraghts?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kilraghts, 2 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Coleraine, 9.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kilraghts?
The nearest practice to Kilraghts that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Causeway Orthodontic Centre in Coleraine, about 9.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include 18 Dental (10.9 miles) and Boyd & Logue Dental Surgery (11.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kilraghts, Causeway Coast and Glens?
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 Kilraghts, Causeway Coast and Glens?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.