Braces in Murrayfield at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing fixed braces | Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic, Colinton — 1.3 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
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| Nearest practice listing NHS | 91 CORSTORPHINE ROAD, Edinburgh — under a mile; 28 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — about 37 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Large Urban Areas |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland |
| Access within City of Edinburgh | 56th closest to a practice of 118 places in the county; the county median is 0.4 miles |
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 offering braces near Murrayfield
On our practice register: 110 practices within 5 miles of Murrayfield, 153 practices within 10 and 246 practices within 20. The closest is 91 CORSTORPHINE ROAD in Edinburgh, 0.4 miles south. The nearest that mentions fixed braces is Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic, 1.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design ClinicColinton | 1.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (219 reviews) |
| Integrated DentalcareEdinburgh | 1.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Murrayfield with practices offering braces
The closest town with practices offering braces is Colinton, 1.3 miles west; the next are Edinburgh (1.4 miles east).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Murrayfield
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Integrated Dentalcare in Edinburgh (4.9 from 323 reviews), 1.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated DentalcareEdinburgh | 4.9 (323 reviews) | 1.4 miles east |
| Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design ClinicColinton | 4.9 (219 reviews) | 1.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fixed braces are still the benchmark for predictable, reliable tooth movement. Residents of Murrayfield have a genuine choice of brace type, and the best option is the one matched to your clinical needs. They work continuously and need no compliance beyond routine cleaning, which makes them dependable for complex movements. Simple cases can finish inside a year; more involved corrections run longer.
The Brace Treatment Process in Murrayfield
Fitting takes around an hour, and adjustment appointments in Murrayfield are usually every 6–10 weeks. Keeping to them is what holds the treatment on schedule. The Murrayfield overview sets out local facts, the nearest practices and the NHS funding route that applies here.
Choosing a Brace Provider in Murrayfield
The practices worth shortlisting in Murrayfield explain your options rather than pushing one, quote transparently, and make clear who will treat you and what happens if the case runs over.
For complex bites, a specialist practice earns its fee; for simple alignment, a GDP with orthodontic experience is often perfectly appropriate and more competitive on price.
Local Context for Murrayfield
Orthodontic practices in and around Murrayfield vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. By ONS classification, Murrayfield falls under large Urban Areas. For NHS dental services, Murrayfield falls under NHS Lothian. With 110 orthodontic practices within five miles, Murrayfield is better served than 96% of towns in Scotland. National deprivation data ranks Murrayfield among Scotland's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Murrayfield is Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 37 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Murrayfield itself. The nearest we do hold are 91 CORSTORPHINE ROAD in Edinburgh, under a mile away; Vermilion Orthodontics in Colinton, about a mile away; and 26-28 MAIN STREET in Davidsons Mains, about a mile away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
NHS orthodontic waiting times in City of Edinburgh vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made. Private treatment can usually begin within a few weeks of the initial consultation.
As a guide, private brace in Murrayfield usually ranges from £1,500 to £5,500. Many practices offer 0% or low-interest payment plans spread over 12 to 24 months.
Jaw Alignment & Bite Issues in Murrayfield
Some bite problems come from the jaws themselves, not just the teeth. Some patients in Murrayfield have jaw discrepancies that can't be corrected by moving teeth alone. Many of these conditions are treatable, and early diagnosis improves outcomes.
Skeletal Jaw Discrepancies
Skeletal underbite (Class III) is where the lower jaw has grown larger or more forward than the upper one. Mild versions can sometimes be managed with camouflage orthodontics alone; moderate to severe cases, especially in adults, need orthognathic surgery to reposition one or both jaws.
Orthodontics for Teens in Murrayfield
For teenagers in Murrayfield, orthodontics improves far more than just the smile. Each option carries different implications for compliance, aesthetics and cost. The key decisions are timing, NHS versus private, and treatment type in City of Edinburgh.
Clear Aligners for Teenagers — The Compliance Factor
Clear aligners including Invisalign Teen are available for teenagers in Murrayfield who meet the suitability criteria. The key consideration for teenage patients is compliance: aligners must be worn for 20–22 hours per day. Teenagers who may be inconsistent about wearing their trays — particularly during meals at school — may achieve more reliable results with fixed braces, which work continuously without requiring patient effort.
Teeth Problems Treated by Orthodontists in Murrayfield
What looks like a purely cosmetic issue often carries real functional consequences. Patients across Murrayfield seek assessment for everything from mild crowding to complex bite misalignments. Understanding your condition is the first step to knowing what treatment can help.
Orthodontic Issues Seen in Murrayfield
Orthodontists in Murrayfield see the same handful of conditions again and again; here's what each one is and how it's corrected.
Frequently Asked Questions — Braces in Murrayfield
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Murrayfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Murrayfield is 91 CORSTORPHINE ROAD in Edinburgh, about 0.4 miles to the south. The next closest are E H DENTAL CARE (0.7 miles) and GORGIE DENTAL (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Murrayfield?
Our register has 110 practices within 5 miles of Murrayfield, 153 practices within 10 miles and 246 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get braces near Murrayfield?
The nearest practice to Murrayfield that mentions fixed braces is Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic in Colinton, about 1.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Integrated Dentalcare (1.4 miles).
Which NHS body covers Murrayfield for dental care?
Murrayfield sits within NHS Lothian for NHS dental commissioning.
Is Murrayfield rural or urban?
ONS classifies Murrayfield as large Urban Areas.
How deprived is Murrayfield compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Murrayfield is less deprived than most of Scotland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Murrayfield?
Nearby towns include Carrick Knowe, Gorgie, Ravelston.
Can I eat normally with braces?
Most foods are fine, but you should avoid hard, sticky, or chewy foods that can damage brackets or get trapped in the brace. Crunchy raw vegetables, hard sweets, chewing gum, and hard crusty bread should be cut up or avoided. Your orthodontist will give a full guidance list at fitting.
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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