Orthodontic practices near Kirktown of Deskford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Kirktown of Deskford; 4 practices within 10 and 19 practices within 20. The closest is 8to8 Dental in Buckie, 6.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8to8 DentalBuckie | 6.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (491 reviews) |
| BUCKIE DENTAL PRACTICEBuckie | 6.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 8TO8 DENTALKeith | 7.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Keith Dental HouseKeith | 7.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (39 reviews) |
| BANFF DENTAL PRACTICEBanff | 11.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERYMacduff | 12.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| HUNTLY DENTAL PRACTICEHuntly | 12.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| DEVERON DENTALHuntly | 13.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kirktown of Deskford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Buckie, 6.3 miles north-west; the next are Keith (7.6 miles south-west) and Banff (11.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Buckie | 2 | 6.3 miles north-west |
| Keith | 2 | 7.6 miles south-west |
| Banff | 1 | 11.2 miles east |
| Macduff | 1 | 12.4 miles east |
| Huntly | 3 | 12.7 miles south |
| Turriff | 1 | 14.8 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kirktown of Deskford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is 8to8 Dental in Buckie (4.9 from 491 reviews), 6.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 8to8 DentalBuckie | 4.9 (491 reviews) | 6.3 miles north-west |
| Trinity Dental PracticeElgin | 4.9 (142 reviews) | 18.5 miles west |
| The Keith Dental HouseKeith | 4.9 (39 reviews) | 7.9 miles south-west |
| South Street DentalElgin | 4.9 (19 reviews) | 18.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kirktown of Deskford at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Moray |
| NHS dental services | NHS Grampian |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Remote Rural |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Moray | 134th closest to an orthodontic practice of 165 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | 8to8 Dental, Buckie — 6 miles 8TO8 DENTAL, Keith — 8 miles BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE, Banff — 11 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 19 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 Kirktown of Deskford
The nearest practice to Kirktown of Deskford is 8to8 Dental in Buckie, 6.3 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 19.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (13 miles) mentions a free consultation; 8to8 Dental (6.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 6 of the practices around Kirktown of Deskford list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kirktown of Deskford are commissioned by NHS Grampian, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is 8to8 Dental in Buckie, 6.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Kirktown of Deskford to 8to8 Dental 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 160 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kirktown of Deskford
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Kirktown of Deskford at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Berryhillock, under 1 km to the west.
What we know about practices near Kirktown of Deskford
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Kirktown of Deskford. The nearest recorded are 8to8 Dental in Buckie, about 6 miles away; 8TO8 DENTAL in Keith, about 8 miles away; and BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE, about 11 miles away.
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Kirktown of Deskford in context
Classified by ONS as remote Rural, Kirktown of Deskford sits within NHS Grampian for NHS dental commissioning. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Kirktown of Deskford; the nearest is about 6 miles away. National deprivation data puts Kirktown of Deskford close to the Scotland median.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Kirktown of Deskford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kirktown of Deskford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kirktown of Deskford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kirktown of Deskford is 8to8 Dental in Buckie, about 6.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are BUCKIE DENTAL PRACTICE (6.4 miles) and 8TO8 DENTAL (7.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kirktown of Deskford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kirktown of Deskford, 4 practices within 10 miles and 19 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Buckie, 6.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kirktown of Deskford?
The nearest practice to Kirktown of Deskford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is 8to8 Dental in Buckie, about 6.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include BUCKIE DENTAL PRACTICE (6.4 miles) and 8TO8 DENTAL (7.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kirktown of Deskford, Moray?
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 Kirktown of Deskford, Moray?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.