Orthodontic practices near Lendalfoot
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lendalfoot; 1 practice within 10 and 5 practices within 20. The closest is GIRVAN DENTAL SURGERY, 5.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIRVAN DENTAL SURGERYGirvan | 5.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| MAYBOLE DENTAL PRACTICEMaybole | 16.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTREStranraer | 18.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| (MY) DENTISTStranraer | 18.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| LEWIS DENTISTRYStranraer | 18.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| DENTAL SERVICESDalrymple | 22.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Embrace-U Specialist OrthodontistAyr | 23.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 2.4 (12 reviews) |
| ALLOWAY PLACE DENTAL PRACTICEAyr | 23.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lendalfoot with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Girvan, 5.9 miles north-east; the next are Maybole (16.3 miles north-east) and Stranraer (18.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Girvan | 1 | 5.9 miles north-east |
| Maybole | 1 | 16.3 miles north-east |
| Stranraer | 3 | 18.7 miles south |
| Dalrymple | 1 | 22.5 miles north-east |
| Ayr | 10 | 23.3 miles north-east |
| Newton Stewart | 1 | 23.3 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Lendalfoot at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Ayrshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Ayrshire and Arran |
| 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 South Ayrshire | 59th closest to an orthodontic practice of 73 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | GIRVAN DENTAL SURGERY, Girvan — 6 miles MAYBOLE DENTAL PRACTICE, Maybole — 16 miles SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE, Stranraer — 19 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 5 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 Lendalfoot
The nearest practice to Lendalfoot is GIRVAN DENTAL SURGERY, 5.9 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 5.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dental Studios Scotland - Troon Dental Studio (28.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 4 of the practices around Lendalfoot list clear aligners, the nearest 23.3 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 Lendalfoot are commissioned by NHS Ayrshire and Arran, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is GIRVAN DENTAL SURGERY, 5.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lendalfoot to GIRVAN 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 150 to 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 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 Lendalfoot
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What official data says about Lendalfoot
Lendalfoot — remote Rural by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Ayrshire and Arran for NHS dentistry. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Lendalfoot; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Lendalfoot sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation.
Lendalfoot in numbers
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Local provider signals in Lendalfoot
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lendalfoot itself. The closest on record are GIRVAN DENTAL SURGERY, about 6 miles away; MAYBOLE DENTAL PRACTICE, about 16 miles away; and SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE in Stranraer, about 19 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lendalfoot
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lendalfoot often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lendalfoot?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lendalfoot is GIRVAN DENTAL SURGERY, about 5.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are MAYBOLE DENTAL PRACTICE (16.3 miles) and SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE (18.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lendalfoot?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lendalfoot, 1 practice within 10 miles and 5 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Girvan, 5.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lendalfoot?
The nearest practice to Lendalfoot that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is GIRVAN DENTAL SURGERY, about 5.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include MAYBOLE DENTAL PRACTICE (16.3 miles) and SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE (18.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lendalfoot, South Ayrshire?
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 Lendalfoot, South Ayrshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.