Orthodontic practices near Kippen
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Kippen; 19 practices within 10 and 251 practices within 20. The closest is CHERRYBANK DENTAL SURGERY in Balfron, 7.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERRYBANK DENTAL SURGERYBalfron | 7.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CENTRECallander | 7.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BRIDGE OF ALLAN DENTAL CAREBridge of Allan | 8.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| PLATT & COMMONStirling | 8.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BEECH TREE DENTAL CAREDunblane | 8.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Inverness Dental ClinicStirling | 8.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.8 (39 reviews) |
| STIRLING DENTAL PRACTICEStirling | 8.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ALLAN PARK DENTAL PRACTICEStirling | 9.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kippen with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Balfron, 7.7 miles south-west; the next are Callander (7.9 miles north) and Bridge of Allan (8.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Balfron | 1 | 7.7 miles south-west |
| Callander | 1 | 7.9 miles north |
| Bridge of Allan | 2 | 8.8 miles east |
| Stirling | 14 | 8.8 miles east |
| Dunblane | 2 | 8.9 miles north-east |
| Bannockburn | 1 | 10.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kippen
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Crafted Dental in Stirling (5.0 from 58 reviews), 9.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crafted DentalStirling | 5.0 (58 reviews) | 9.0 miles east |
| Kirkintilloch OrthodonticsKirkintilloch | 4.8 (25 reviews) | 13.1 miles south |
| toothplusStirling | 4.6 (25 reviews) | 9.9 miles east |
| Thistle Park Dental PracticeStirling | 4.4 (15 reviews) | 9.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kippen at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Stirling |
| NHS dental services | NHS Forth Valley |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland |
| Population | 1,110 |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Stirling | 72nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 87 places in the county (the county median is 3.3 miles) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow — 19 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | CHERRYBANK DENTAL SURGERY, Balfron — 8 miles INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CENTRE, Callander — 8 miles BRIDGE OF ALLAN DENTAL CARE, Bridge of Allan — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 19 within 10 miles, 251 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 Kippen
From Kippen the nearest practice is CHERRYBANK DENTAL SURGERY in Balfron, 7.7 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 19 practices, and within 20 there are 251.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: 2 of the practices around Kippen list clear aligners, the nearest 8.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kippen are commissioned by NHS Forth Valley; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is CHERRYBANK DENTAL SURGERY in Balfron, 7.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Glasgow Dental Hospital in Glasgow, about 19 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Kippen to CHERRYBANK DENTAL SURGERY is roughly 15 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kippen
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Orthodontist in Kippen: This page was put together for people in Kippen who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Kippen or another part of Stirling. Kippen — a small village with a population of around 1,110 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice data for Kippen
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Kippen itself. The closest on record are CHERRYBANK DENTAL SURGERY in Balfron, about 8 miles away; INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CENTRE in Callander, about 8 miles away; and BRIDGE OF ALLAN DENTAL CARE, about 9 miles away.
Local snapshot of Kippen
Around 1,110 people live in Kippen, which is a small village within Stirling. Heading south-west for around 1 km brings you to Cauldhame, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Kippen
By ONS classification, Kippen falls under accessible Rural. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Forth Valley. Kippen has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Kippen's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Kippen is about 19 miles from Glasgow Dental Hospital in Glasgow.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Cauldhame, Glentirranmuir, Arnprior, Arngibbon, Ruskie, and Drumvaich.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Kippen
Patients in Kippen have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Kippen
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Kippen
Many people in Kippen 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 Kippen
What's available in Kippen depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Kippen — accessible Rural by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Forth Valley for NHS dentistry. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Kippen; the nearest is about 8 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Kippen among Scotland's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kippen is Glasgow Dental Hospital in Glasgow, about 19 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kippen. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kippen
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Kippen, Stirling with surrounding locations. You can keep exploring with related pages for Cauldhame, Glentirranmuir, Arnprior, Arngibbon, Ruskie, and Drumvaich.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Kippen
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kippen often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kippen?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kippen is CHERRYBANK DENTAL SURGERY in Balfron, about 7.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CENTRE (7.9 miles) and BRIDGE OF ALLAN DENTAL CARE (8.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kippen?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kippen, 19 practices within 10 miles and 251 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Balfron, 7.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kippen?
The nearest practice to Kippen that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is CHERRYBANK DENTAL SURGERY in Balfron, about 7.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CENTRE (7.9 miles) and BRIDGE OF ALLAN DENTAL CARE (8.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kippen, Stirling?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kippen, Stirling?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.