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Orthodontic practices near Monquhitter

On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Monquhitter, 1 practice within 10 and 19 practices within 20. The closest is TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, 4.9 miles west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICETurriff4.9 miles west✓–––
MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERYMacduff10.8 miles north-west✓–––
BANFF DENTAL PRACTICEBanff11.2 miles north-west✓–––
GC DENTAL MINTLAWMintlaw12.0 miles east✓–––
OLDMELDRUM DENTAL PRACTICEOldmeldrum14.2 miles south✓–––
FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICEFraserburgh15.4 miles north-east✓–––
SCHOOLHILL DENTAL PRACTICEEllon15.4 miles south-east✓–––
YTHAN BRIDGE DENTAL CENTREEllon15.5 miles south-east✓–––

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Monquhitter with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Turriff, 4.9 miles west; the next are Macduff (10.8 miles north-west) and Banff (11.2 miles north-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Turriff14.9 miles west
Macduff110.8 miles north-west
Banff111.2 miles north-west
Mintlaw112.0 miles east
Oldmeldrum114.2 miles south
Fraserburgh415.4 miles north-east

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Monquhitter

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Blairdaff Dental in Bograxie (4.9 from 29 reviews), 20.0 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Blairdaff DentalBograxie4.9 (29 reviews)20.0 miles south
Deveron Dental Centre, HuntlyHuntly4.8 (160 reviews)18.4 miles west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Monquhitter at a Glance

NationScotland
Council areaAberdeenshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Grampian
NHS orthodontic chargesFree under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384
Area type (ONS)Accessible Rural
DeprivationAround the Scotland average
Practices within 5 miles1 practice
Access within Aberdeenshire288th closest to an orthodontic practice of 487 places in the county (the county median is 4.3 miles)
Nearest university dental hospitalAberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen — 28 miles
Nearest orthodontic practicesTURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE, Turriff — 5 miles
MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY, Macduff — 11 miles
BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE, Banff — 11 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles1 within 10 miles, 19 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 Monquhitter

The nearest practice to Monquhitter is TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, 4.9 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 19.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (18.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Keith Dental House (22.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 4 of the practices around Monquhitter list clear aligners, the nearest 18.4 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 Monquhitter are commissioned by NHS Grampian; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, 4.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 28 miles away.

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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Monquhitter, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Monquhitter or another part of Aberdeenshire.

Local treatment availability around Monquhitter

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Monquhitter itself. The nearest we do hold are TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, about 5 miles away; MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY, about 11 miles away; and BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE, about 11 miles away.

Nearby location pages

You can also compare treatment pages for Cuminestown, Garmond, Tillymauld, Howe of Teuchar, Newbyth, and Keithan if you are weighing up more than one location.

A quick look at Monquhitter

Cuminestown is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Monquhitter.

What official data says about Monquhitter

Classified by ONS as accessible Rural, Monquhitter sits within NHS Grampian for NHS dental commissioning. Monquhitter's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Scotland as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Monquhitter is Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Orthodontic Treatments in Monquhitter

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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Monquhitter

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Monquhitter — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

The Orthodontic Journey in Monquhitter

Orthodontic treatment in Monquhitter is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.

Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Monquhitter

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  • Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Monquhitter

Orthodontic practices in and around Monquhitter vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Monquhitter is classified as accessible Rural, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Grampian. National deprivation data puts Monquhitter close to the Scotland median. The nearest university dental hospital to Monquhitter is Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Monquhitter. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Monquhitter

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Monquhitter often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Monquhitter?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Monquhitter is TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, about 4.9 miles to the west. The next closest are MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY (10.8 miles) and BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE (11.2 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Monquhitter?

Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Monquhitter, 1 practice within 10 miles and 19 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Monquhitter?

The nearest practice to Monquhitter that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, about 4.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY (10.8 miles) and BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE (11.2 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire?

For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire?

Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.

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TitleMonquhitter, Aberdeenshire Clear Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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