Orthodontic practices near Moyad
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Moyad; 1 practice within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is The Gentle Dental & Implant Clinic in Warrenpoint, 9.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gentle Dental & Implant ClinicWarrenpoint | 9.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (482 reviews) |
| Appletree Dental CareNewry | 13.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.5 (22 reviews) |
| Enlighten Dental CareNewry | 13.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (69 reviews) |
| Windsor Hill Orthodontic ClinicNewry | 13.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.5 (15 reviews) |
| N C Dental ClinicNewry | 13.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (12 reviews) |
| O’Farrell and Staunton DentalNewry | 13.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (115 reviews) |
| O'Hagan & Murray Dental PracticeNewry | 13.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (179 reviews) |
| Zen OrthodonticsNewry | 13.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (69 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Moyad with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Warrenpoint, 9.1 miles west; the next are Newry (13.2 miles west) and Drumintee (16.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Warrenpoint | 1 | 9.1 miles west |
| Newry | 11 | 13.2 miles west |
| Drumintee | 3 | 16.5 miles west |
| Market Hill | 1 | 24.1 miles north-west |
| Craigavon | 5 | 27.3 miles north-west |
| Moira | 1 | 27.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Moyad
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Gentle Dental & Implant Clinic in Warrenpoint (4.9 from 482 reviews), 9.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gentle Dental & Implant ClinicWarrenpoint | 4.9 (482 reviews) | 9.1 miles west |
| O'Hagan & Murray Dental PracticeNewry | 4.9 (179 reviews) | 13.5 miles north-west |
| O’Farrell and Staunton DentalNewry | 4.9 (115 reviews) | 13.5 miles west |
| South Down Dental & Implant ClinicNewry | 4.9 (105 reviews) | 13.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Moyad at a Glance
| Nation | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Newry, Mourne and Down |
| NHS dental services | Health and Social Care Northern Ireland |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Deprivation | Around the Northern Ireland average |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Newry Mourne and Down | 28th closest to an orthodontic practice of 75 places in the county (the county median is 11.8 miles) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast — 34 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Gentle Dental & Implant Clinic, Warrenpoint — 9 miles Appletree Dental Care, Newry — 13 miles Oriel Orthodontics, Drumintee — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 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 Moyad
From Moyad the nearest practice is The Gentle Dental & Implant Clinic in Warrenpoint, 9.1 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 15.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Zen Orthodontics (13.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; O’Farrell and Staunton Dental (13.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Moyad list clear aligners, the nearest 9.1 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 Moyad are commissioned by Health and Social Care Northern Ireland; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is O’Farrell and Staunton Dental in Newry, 13.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Moyad to The Gentle Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 20 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 240 to 470 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £210 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Moyad
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Orthodontist in Moyad: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Moyad understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Newry Mourne and Down.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Kilkeel, Lisnacree, Brackenagh, Ballymartin, Kilcoo, and Square if you are weighing up more than one location.
What official data says about Moyad
NHS dental commissioning in Moyad falls under Health and Social Care Northern Ireland. People in Moyad usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. Moyad sits close to the Northern Ireland average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Moyad is Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local snapshot of Moyad
Brackenagh is the closest neighbouring location page, around 4 km east of Moyad.
Useful local orthodontic context for Moyad
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Moyad itself. The closest on record are The Gentle Dental & Implant Clinic in Warrenpoint, about 9 miles away; Appletree Dental Care in Newry, about 13 miles away; and Oriel Orthodontics in Drumintee, about 16 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Moyad
Patients in Moyad have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Moyad
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Moyad
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Moyad helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Moyad
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Moyad — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Moyad sits within Health and Social Care Northern Ireland for NHS dental commissioning. Moyad has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Moyad is roughly mid-table for Northern Ireland. The nearest university dental hospital to Moyad is Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast, about 34 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 Moyad. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Moyad
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Moyad, Newry Mourne and Down within a broader nearby area. You can also browse nearby location pages including Kilkeel, Lisnacree, Brackenagh, Ballymartin, Kilcoo, and Square.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Moyad
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Moyad often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Moyad?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Moyad is The Gentle Dental & Implant Clinic in Warrenpoint, about 9.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Appletree Dental Care (13.2 miles) and Enlighten Dental Care (13.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Moyad?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Moyad, 1 practice within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Warrenpoint, 9.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Moyad?
The nearest practice to Moyad that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is O’Farrell and Staunton Dental in Newry, about 13.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Zen Orthodontics (13.5 miles) and South Down Dental & Implant Clinic (13.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Moyad, Newry Mourne and Down?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Moyad, Newry Mourne and Down?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.