NHS Treatment in Menzieshill at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Tayside |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Scotland |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | DUNDEE DENTAL CARE, Invergowrie — under a mile; 25 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — about 2 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Large Urban Areas |
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 Menzieshill
On our practice register: 31 practices within 5 miles of Menzieshill, 40 practices within 10 and 83 practices within 20. The closest is DUNDEE DENTAL CARE in Invergowrie, 0.6 miles north-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is DUNDEE DENTAL CARE, 0.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNDEE DENTAL CAREInvergowrie | 0.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – |
| 82 MAIN STREETInvergowrie | 0.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – |
| LOCHEE DENTAL CAREDundee | 1.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| 131 HIGH STREETDundee | 1.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| KW DENTALDundee | 1.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| WEST END DENTAL PRACTICEDundee | 1.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Menzieshill with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Invergowrie, 0.6 miles north-east; the next are Dundee (1.2 miles east) and Newport-on-Tay (4.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Invergowrie | 2 | 0.6 miles north-east |
| Dundee | 22 | 1.2 miles east |
| Newport-on-Tay | 1 | 4.3 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 Menzieshill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Beam Orthodontics in Dundee (4.9 from 290 reviews), 2.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beam OrthodonticsDundee | 4.9 (290 reviews) | 2.5 miles east |
| Discovery Dental CareDundee | 4.4 (47 reviews) | 2.5 miles east |
| White Pearl Dental PracticeDundee | 3.4 (30 reviews) | 2.2 miles east |
| Kingsway Dental PracticeDundee | 3.2 (14 reviews) | 3.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Menzieshill, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 19.7 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is DUNDEE DENTAL CARE, Invergowrie, under a mile 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 2 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Menzieshill are commissioned by NHS Tayside. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. Understanding the difference between monitoring, interceptive and definitive treatment helps parents navigate it. Early review can prevent more complex problems later and simplify treatment when it does begin.
NHS Treatment for Children in Menzieshill
Eligible children under 18 in Menzieshill 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.
Children's Orthodontics in Menzieshill — Local Context
Provision in Menzieshill varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as large Urban Areas, Menzieshill sits within NHS Tayside for NHS dental commissioning. Menzieshill's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of Scotland. Menzieshill has 31 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 89% of towns in Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Menzieshill is about 2 miles from Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee. See local practice availability in Menzieshill → They typically offer children's assessments and NHS-funded treatment for eligible patients.
NHS orthodontic treatment for eligible children in Menzieshill is free, covering all appointments from assessment to retention. Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Dundee City differ considerably between practices and can change over time. As a guide, private children's orthodontic treatment in Menzieshill usually ranges from £1,500 to £5,500.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Menzieshill
Space maintainers hold open the gap left by a prematurely lost baby tooth, preventing neighbouring teeth from drifting in before the adult tooth erupts.
Palate expanders widen a narrow upper arch in growing children, most effective while the midpalatal suture is still open (typically until age 12-14). They correct posterior crossbites and create arch space.
Functional appliances guide jaw growth in children whose lower jaw is significantly behind the upper jaw. Most effective during the pubertal growth spurt (age 10-13), they can reduce the severity of a large overjet and simplify later fixed brace treatment.
Monitoring is the most common outcome of early assessment — reviewing annually and starting active treatment at the optimal age once most adult teeth have erupted.
Frequently Asked Questions — Children in Menzieshill
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Menzieshill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Menzieshill is DUNDEE DENTAL CARE in Invergowrie, about 0.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are 82 MAIN STREET (0.9 miles) and LOCHEE DENTAL CARE (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Menzieshill?
Our register has 31 practices within 5 miles of Menzieshill, 40 practices within 10 miles and 83 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Menzieshill?
The nearest practice to Menzieshill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is DUNDEE DENTAL CARE in Invergowrie, about 0.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include 82 MAIN STREET (0.9 miles) and LOCHEE DENTAL CARE (1.2 miles).
Which NHS body covers Menzieshill for dental care?
Menzieshill sits within NHS Tayside for NHS dental commissioning.
What kind of area is Menzieshill?
By ONS classification, Menzieshill falls under large Urban Areas.
How deprived is Menzieshill compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Menzieshill is more deprived than most of Scotland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Menzieshill?
Nearby towns include Birkhill, Brackens, Strathmartine.
Does my child need to wait for all adult teeth?
Most comprehensive orthodontic treatment begins after most adult teeth have erupted — typically age 11-14. Some interceptive treatments begin earlier. An assessment at age 7-8 will confirm what, if anything, should be done before adult teeth are fully in.
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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