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.
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. Understanding the scoring in advance means a more informed conversation with your dentist.
What If You Don't Qualify for NHS Treatment?
If your IOTN score falls below the threshold for NHS funding, private orthodontic treatment is fully available with no eligibility criteria and no waiting list. This means you can start treatment within weeks of your consultation, with full choice of brace type — metal, ceramic, aligner, or lingual — rather than being limited to NHS metal braces.
For mild cases that fall into IOTN grades 1 or 2, clear aligners from private providers in Menzieshill are often a very cost-competitive option. Entry-level aligner systems for straightforward cases can cost significantly less than complex brace treatment, and many practices offer flexible monthly payment plans.
Eligibility in Menzieshill — Local Context
How long NHS treatment takes to start in Dundee City depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
What's available in Menzieshill depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Menzieshill falls in a more deprived area than most of Scotland, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Menzieshill is about 2 miles from Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Tayside. Menzieshill's ONS geography type is large Urban Areas. Menzieshill has 31 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 89% of towns in Scotland. See local practice availability in Menzieshill → If you or your child do not meet the IOTN threshold for NHS treatment, private orthodontic care with no eligibility barrier and no waiting list is available from local practices, typically ranging from £1,500 to £5,500 depending on treatment type.
How Eligibility Is Scored
NHS eligibility is decided by the IOTN — a two-part clinical index applied consistently by orthodontists throughout Dundee City.
The Dental Health Component (DHC) grades severity from 1 to 5:
- Grade 1 — No treatment need.
- Grade 2 — Little treatment need: mild malocclusion.
- Grade 3 — Borderline: moderate malocclusion.
- Grade 4 — Treatment need: severe malocclusion impacting dental health.
- Grade 5 — Very great need: most severe cases including impactions and large overjets.
Grades 4 and 5 usually secure NHS funding; grade 3 is the borderline zone, resolved by the Aesthetic Component (AC) (a 1–10 photographic scale) where a high score can tip it into eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Eligibility 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).
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Menzieshill?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Tayside.
What kind of area is Menzieshill?
ONS classifies Menzieshill as 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.
What towns are near Menzieshill?
Brackens, Strathmartine, Lochee are within easy reach of Menzieshill.
Can mild cases get NHS orthodontics?
No, mild cases (grades 1-2) aren't NHS-funded — that's reserved for grades 4-5 and some grade 3s. Privately, mild cases are often treated cost-effectively with clear aligners instead.
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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