NHS Treatment in Lownie Moor at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Tayside |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE, Forfar — 1.7 miles; 6 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — about 13 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Lownie Moor
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Lownie Moor, 6 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE in Forfar, 1.7 miles north-west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE, 1.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICEForfar | 1.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – |
| FORFAR DENTAL CAREForfar | 1.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – |
| CASTLE STREET DENTALForfar | 1.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – |
| KIRRIEMUIR DENTAL PRACTICEKirriemuir | 6.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – |
| R AND PM THOMSONBrechin | 9.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – |
| WHITFIELD DENTAL CAREDundee | 10.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lownie Moor with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Forfar, 1.7 miles north-west; the next are Kirriemuir (6.8 miles north-west) and Brechin (9.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Forfar | 3 | 1.7 miles north-west |
| Kirriemuir | 1 | 6.8 miles north-west |
| Brechin | 2 | 9.9 miles north-east |
| Dundee | 9 | 10.0 miles south |
| Monifieth | 4 | 10.1 miles south |
| Carnoustie | 2 | 10.2 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 Lownie Moor
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Perla Orthodontics in Tayport (4.7 from 13 reviews), 11.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perla OrthodonticsTayport | 4.7 (13 reviews) | 11.3 miles south |
| Oris Dental & Implant StudioMonifieth | 4.6 (87 reviews) | 10.3 miles south |
| Kingsway Dental PracticeDundee | 3.2 (14 reviews) | 11.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Lownie Moor, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Fountain Dental Group, 32 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE, Forfar, 1.7 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 13 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Lownie Moor are commissioned by NHS Tayside. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
Children's orthodontics in Lownie Moor covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. Understanding the difference between monitoring, interceptive and definitive treatment helps parents navigate it. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
Children's Orthodontics in Lownie Moor — Local Context
Provision in Lownie Moor varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Lownie Moor is classified as accessible Rural. NHS dental commissioning in Lownie Moor falls under NHS Tayside. National deprivation data puts Lownie Moor close to the Scotland median. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Lownie Moor is better served than 63% of towns in Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lownie Moor is about 13 miles from Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee. See local practice availability in Lownie Moor → They typically offer children's assessments and NHS-funded treatment for eligible patients.
NHS orthodontic treatment for eligible children in Lownie Moor is free, covering all appointments from assessment to retention. Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Angus differ considerably between practices and can change over time. Private children's orthodontic treatment in Lownie Moor typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity.
NHS Treatment for Children in Lownie Moor
Eligible children under 18 in Lownie Moor are entitled to NHS orthodontic treatment free of charge. The process starts with a dentist IOTN assessment and formal referral to the local NHS orthodontic service.
NHS waiting times vary — some families in the area wait 12-24 months or longer. Private treatment removes the waiting list and offers ceramic braces and aligner options not available on the NHS.
The Age-7 Assessment
British Orthodontic Society guidance points to age 7 for an assessment where there's a noticeable concern — by then most children have their first permanent molars and incisors through, which is enough for an orthodontist to judge jaw relationships, arch development, bite and likely future crowding.
An assessment at 7-8 often leads to a monitoring programme with annual reviews, with active treatment only starting around age 11-13 once it's actually needed. Being seen early in Lownie Moor isn't the same as being treated early — it's what lets the timing be right rather than rushed.
Frequently Asked Questions — Children in Lownie Moor
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lownie Moor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lownie Moor is HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE in Forfar, about 1.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are FORFAR DENTAL CARE (1.8 miles) and CASTLE STREET DENTAL (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lownie Moor?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Lownie Moor, 6 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lownie Moor?
The nearest practice to Lownie Moor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE in Forfar, about 1.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include FORFAR DENTAL CARE (1.8 miles) and CASTLE STREET DENTAL (1.8 miles).
Which NHS body covers Lownie Moor for dental care?
Lownie Moor sits within NHS Tayside for NHS dental commissioning.
What kind of area is Lownie Moor?
By ONS classification, Lownie Moor falls under accessible Rural.
How deprived is Lownie Moor compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Lownie Moor is close to the Scotland average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Lownie Moor?
Nearby towns include Auchterforfar, Gowanbank, Caldhame.
What is interceptive orthodontics?
Interceptive orthodontics refers to early treatment in growing children designed to prevent or reduce later problems. Examples include space maintainers (after early baby tooth loss), palate expanders (for narrow arches), and functional appliances (to guide jaw growth).
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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