Orthodontic practices near Lintmill
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lintmill; 2 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is 8to8 Dental in Buckie, 5.9 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8to8 DentalBuckie | 5.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (491 reviews) |
| BUCKIE DENTAL PRACTICEBuckie | 6.0 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BANFF DENTAL PRACTICEBanff | 10.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 8TO8 DENTALKeith | 10.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Keith Dental HouseKeith | 11.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (39 reviews) |
| MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERYMacduff | 11.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| HUNTLY DENTAL PRACTICEHuntly | 16.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICETurriff | 16.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lintmill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Buckie, 5.9 miles west; the next are Banff (10.6 miles east) and Keith (10.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Buckie | 2 | 5.9 miles west |
| Banff | 1 | 10.6 miles east |
| Keith | 2 | 10.7 miles south-west |
| Macduff | 1 | 11.7 miles east |
| Huntly | 3 | 16.1 miles south |
| Turriff | 1 | 16.3 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 Lintmill
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), 5.9 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 8to8 DentalBuckie | 4.9 (491 reviews) | 5.9 miles west |
| Trinity Dental PracticeElgin | 4.9 (142 reviews) | 18.9 miles west |
| The Keith Dental HouseKeith | 4.9 (39 reviews) | 11.0 miles south-west |
| South Street DentalElgin | 4.9 (19 reviews) | 18.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lintmill 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 | 129th 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 BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE, Banff — 11 miles 8TO8 DENTAL, Keith — 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 18 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 Lintmill
From Lintmill the nearest practice is 8to8 Dental in Buckie, 5.9 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 18.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (16.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; 8to8 Dental (5.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 5 of the practices around Lintmill list clear aligners, the nearest 5.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lintmill are commissioned by NHS Grampian, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is 8to8 Dental in Buckie, 5.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lintmill 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 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 Lintmill
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Orthodontist in Lintmill: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Lintmill often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Moray.
The local picture in Lintmill
Lintmill — remote Rural by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Grampian for NHS dentistry. People in Lintmill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. National deprivation data puts Lintmill close to the Scotland median.
Local context for Lintmill
The nearest other location we cover is Cullen, around 1 km to the north-west.
Practice signals around Lintmill
There is no orthodontist on our records in Lintmill itself. The nearest recorded are 8to8 Dental in Buckie, about 6 miles away; BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE, about 11 miles away; and 8TO8 DENTAL in Keith, about 11 miles away.
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Orthodontic Treatments in Lintmill
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Lintmill
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lintmill
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Areas We Cover Around Lintmill
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lintmill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lintmill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lintmill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lintmill is 8to8 Dental in Buckie, about 5.9 miles to the west. The next closest are BUCKIE DENTAL PRACTICE (6.0 miles) and BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE (10.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lintmill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lintmill, 2 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Buckie, 5.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lintmill?
The nearest practice to Lintmill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is 8to8 Dental in Buckie, about 5.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include BUCKIE DENTAL PRACTICE (6.0 miles) and BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE (10.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lintmill, Moray?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lintmill, Moray?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.