Orthodontic practices near Kingsbarns
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Kingsbarns; 6 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is EAST NEUK DENTAL PRACTICE in Anstruther, 5.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST NEUK DENTAL PRACTICEAnstruther | 5.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| GENTLE DENTAL CARESaint Andrews | 5.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| OASIS DENTAL CARE T/A BUPA DENTAL CARESaint Andrews | 5.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SMILE DENTAL CLINIC ST ANDREWSSaint Andrews | 5.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| St. Andrews OrthodonticsSaint Andrews | 6.0 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| St Andrews Dental CareSaint Andrews | 6.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (230 reviews) |
| TAYPORT DENTAL PRACTICETayport | 13.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| EDEN DENTAL CARECupar | 13.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kingsbarns with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Anstruther, 5.6 miles south; the next are Saint Andrews (5.8 miles north-west) and Tayport (13.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Anstruther | 1 | 5.6 miles south |
| Saint Andrews | 5 | 5.8 miles north-west |
| Tayport | 5 | 13.3 miles north-west |
| Cupar | 4 | 13.5 miles west |
| Monifieth | 4 | 13.9 miles north-west |
| Carnoustie | 2 | 14.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kingsbarns
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is St Andrews Dental Care in Saint Andrews (4.9 from 230 reviews), 6.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Dental CareSaint Andrews | 4.9 (230 reviews) | 6.1 miles north-west |
| Perla OrthodonticsTayport | 4.7 (13 reviews) | 14.3 miles north-west |
| Oris Dental & Implant StudioMonifieth | 4.6 (87 reviews) | 13.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kingsbarns at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Fife |
| NHS dental services | NHS Fife |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Fife | 226th closest to an orthodontic practice of 229 places in the county (the county median is 1.5 miles) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — 16 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | EAST NEUK DENTAL PRACTICE, Anstruther — 6 miles GENTLE DENTAL CARE, Saint Andrews — 6 miles TAYPORT DENTAL PRACTICE, Tayport — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 62 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 Kingsbarns
The nearest practice to Kingsbarns is EAST NEUK DENTAL PRACTICE in Anstruther, 5.6 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: St Andrews Dental Care (6.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perla Orthodontics (14.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 3 of the practices around Kingsbarns list clear aligners, the nearest 6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kingsbarns are commissioned by NHS Fife; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is EAST NEUK DENTAL PRACTICE in Anstruther, 5.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 16 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Kingsbarns to EAST NEUK DENTAL PRACTICE 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kingsbarns
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Orthodontist in Kingsbarns: Before booking anything in Kingsbarns, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Fife.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Boarhills, Crail, East Neuk, Kilrenny, Beleybridge, and Cellardyke.
Area profile for Kingsbarns
Kingsbarns is classified as accessible Rural, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Fife. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Kingsbarns; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Kingsbarns sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kingsbarns is Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 16 miles away.
Local provider signals in Kingsbarns
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Kingsbarns itself. The nearest we do hold are EAST NEUK DENTAL PRACTICE in Anstruther, about 6 miles away; GENTLE DENTAL CARE in Saint Andrews, about 6 miles away; and TAYPORT DENTAL PRACTICE, about 13 miles away.
Local snapshot of Kingsbarns
Heading north-west for around 3 km brings you to Boarhills, the closest linked location.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Kingsbarns
Orthodontic treatment in Kingsbarns is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Kingsbarns
Orthodontic practices in and around Kingsbarns vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Kingsbarns is classified as accessible Rural. NHS Fife is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Kingsbarns. People in Kingsbarns usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Kingsbarns's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Scotland as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Kingsbarns is about 16 miles from Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Kingsbarns Explained
Patients in Kingsbarns have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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 Kingsbarns — Local Context
Provision in Kingsbarns varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Kingsbarns's ONS geography type is accessible Rural. Kingsbarns sits within NHS Fife for NHS dental commissioning. Kingsbarns has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Kingsbarns sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kingsbarns is Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 16 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Kingsbarns itself. The nearest recorded are EAST NEUK DENTAL PRACTICE in Anstruther, about 6 miles away; GENTLE DENTAL CARE in Saint Andrews, about 6 miles away; and TAYPORT DENTAL PRACTICE, about 13 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 Kingsbarns. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kingsbarns
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Kingsbarns, Fife, these local links help you keep browsing. Related nearby location pages such as Boarhills, Crail, East Neuk, Kilrenny, Beleybridge, and Cellardyke can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Kingsbarns
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kingsbarns often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kingsbarns?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kingsbarns is EAST NEUK DENTAL PRACTICE in Anstruther, about 5.6 miles to the south. The next closest are GENTLE DENTAL CARE (5.8 miles) and OASIS DENTAL CARE T/A BUPA DENTAL CARE (5.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kingsbarns?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kingsbarns, 6 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Anstruther, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kingsbarns?
The nearest practice to Kingsbarns that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is EAST NEUK DENTAL PRACTICE in Anstruther, about 5.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include GENTLE DENTAL CARE (5.8 miles) and OASIS DENTAL CARE T/A BUPA DENTAL CARE (5.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kingsbarns, Fife?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kingsbarns, Fife?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.