Orthodontic practices near Mossat
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Mossat; 1 practice within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford, 6.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Smile Dental CareBridge of Alford | 6.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (319 reviews) |
| DEVERON DENTALHuntly | 12.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Deveron Dental Centre, HuntlyHuntly | 13.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (160 reviews) |
| FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNEAboyne | 13.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| HUNTLY DENTAL PRACTICEHuntly | 13.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Blairdaff DentalBograxie | 13.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (29 reviews) |
| INVERURIE DENTAL CAREInverurie | 18.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| GARIOCH DENTAL PRACTICEInverurie | 18.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Mossat with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bridge of Alford, 6.5 miles east; the next are Huntly (12.9 miles north) and Aboyne (13.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge of Alford | 1 | 6.5 miles east |
| Huntly | 3 | 12.9 miles north |
| Aboyne | 1 | 13.1 miles south |
| Bograxie | 1 | 13.6 miles east |
| Inverurie | 4 | 18.4 miles east |
| Keith | 2 | 19.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Mossat
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford (4.9 from 319 reviews), 6.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Young Smile Dental CareBridge of Alford | 4.9 (319 reviews) | 6.5 miles east |
| The Keith Dental HouseKeith | 4.9 (39 reviews) | 19.5 miles north |
| Blairdaff DentalBograxie | 4.9 (29 reviews) | 13.6 miles east |
| Deveron Dental Centre, HuntlyHuntly | 4.8 (160 reviews) | 13.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Mossat at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Aberdeenshire |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of Scotland |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Aberdeenshire | 360th closest to an orthodontic practice of 487 places in the county (the county median is 4.3 miles) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen — 29 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Young Smile Dental Care, Bridge of Alford — 6 miles DEVERON DENTAL, Huntly — 13 miles FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE, Aboyne — 13 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 15 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 Mossat
The nearest practice to Mossat is Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford, 6.5 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 15.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (13 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Keith Dental House (19.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 5 of the practices around Mossat list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 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 Mossat are commissioned by NHS Grampian; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford, 6.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 29 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Mossat to Young Smile Dental Care 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Mossat
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Orthodontist in Mossat: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Mossat? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Aberdeenshire.
What official data says about Mossat
Classified by ONS as remote Rural, Mossat sits within NHS Grampian for NHS dental commissioning. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Mossat; the nearest is about 7 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Mossat sits among the less deprived areas of Scotland. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Mossat is Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 29 miles away.
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What we know about practices near Mossat
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Mossat. The closest on record are Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford, about 6 miles away; DEVERON DENTAL in Huntly, about 13 miles away; and FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE, about 13 miles away.
Local context for Mossat
The nearest other location we cover is Kildrummy, around 2 km to the south.
The Orthodontic Journey in Mossat
Many people in Mossat delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Mossat runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Mossat Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Mossat offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Mossat — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Mossat — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as remote Rural, Mossat sits within NHS Grampian for NHS dental commissioning. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Mossat; the nearest is about 7 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Mossat sits among the less deprived areas of Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Mossat is about 29 miles from Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Mossat. The nearest recorded are Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford, about 6 miles away; DEVERON DENTAL in Huntly, about 13 miles away; and FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE, about 13 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Mossat. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Mossat
These links help widen your research beyond Mossat, Aberdeenshire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Kildrummy, Lumsden, Clova, Wheedlemont, Cushnie, and Glenkindie.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Mossat
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Mossat often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mossat?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mossat is Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford, about 6.5 miles to the east. The next closest are DEVERON DENTAL (12.9 miles) and Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (13.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mossat?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Mossat, 1 practice within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bridge of Alford, 6.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Mossat?
The nearest practice to Mossat that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford, about 6.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include DEVERON DENTAL (12.9 miles) and Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (13.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Mossat, Aberdeenshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Mossat, Aberdeenshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.