Orthodontic practices near Murthly
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Murthly, 16 practices within 10 and 52 practices within 20. The closest is INFINITYBLU DENTAL PRACTICE in Dunkeld, 5.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITYBLU DENTAL PRACTICEDunkeld | 5.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 64 HIGH STREETBlairgowrie and Rattray | 6.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| COUPAR ANGUS DENTAL CARECoupar Angus | 7.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SCONE DENTAL PRACTICEScone | 8.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BALHOUSIE DENTAL PRACTICEPerth | 9.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Perth OrthodonticsPerth | 9.0 miles south | – | – | – | 3.1 (35 reviews) |
| OAKBANK DENTAL CAREPerth | 9.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 11 MAIN STREETPerth | 9.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Murthly with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dunkeld, 5.0 miles north-west; the next are Blairgowrie and Rattray (6.5 miles north-east) and Coupar Angus (7.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dunkeld | 1 | 5.0 miles north-west |
| Blairgowrie and Rattray | 1 | 6.5 miles north-east |
| Coupar Angus | 1 | 7.8 miles east |
| Scone | 1 | 8.3 miles south |
| Perth | 12 | 9.0 miles south |
| Alyth | 1 | 11.2 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 Murthly
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Care Dental in Crieff (4.9 from 283 reviews), 17.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Care DentalCrieff | 4.9 (283 reviews) | 17.9 miles south-west |
| Cherrybank Dental SpaPerth | 4.9 (161 reviews) | 9.8 miles south |
| Infinityblu Dental Care & Implant ClinicAuchterarder | 4.8 (152 reviews) | 18.2 miles south-west |
| Wrights DentalDundee | 4.1 (19 reviews) | 18.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Murthly at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Perth and Kinross |
| NHS dental services | NHS Tayside |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland |
| Population | 510 |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Perth and Kinross | 181st closest to an orthodontic practice of 278 places in the county (the county median is 3.9 miles) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — 19 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | INFINITYBLU DENTAL PRACTICE, Dunkeld — 5 miles 64 HIGH STREET, Blairgowrie and Rattray — 6 miles COUPAR ANGUS DENTAL CARE, Coupar Angus — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 52 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 Murthly
The nearest practice to Murthly is INFINITYBLU DENTAL PRACTICE in Dunkeld, 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 are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 52.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Cherrybank Dental Spa (9.8 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 4 of the practices around Murthly list clear aligners, the nearest 9.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Murthly are commissioned by NHS Tayside; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is INFINITYBLU DENTAL PRACTICE in Dunkeld, 5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 19 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Murthly to INFINITYBLU DENTAL PRACTICE is roughly 10 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Murthly
Perth and Kinross12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Murthly
Orthodontist in Murthly: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Murthly. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Perth and Kinross. Murthly — a small village with a population of around 510 — is covered on this page specifically.
Where Murthly sits locally
Around 510 people live in Murthly, which is a small village within Perth and Kinross. Gellyburn is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Murthly.
The local picture in Murthly
Murthly is classified as accessible Rural, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Tayside. Murthly has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Murthly falls in a less deprived area than most of Scotland. The nearest university dental hospital to Murthly is Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Compare nearby areas
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Gellyburn, Caputh, Spittalfield, Airntully, Delvine, and Bankfoot may also help.
Practice data for Murthly
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Murthly itself. The nearest we do hold are INFINITYBLU DENTAL PRACTICE in Dunkeld, about 5 miles away; 64 HIGH STREET in Blairgowrie and Rattray, about 6 miles away; and COUPAR ANGUS DENTAL CARE, about 8 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Murthly
Many people in Murthly delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Murthly
Treatment in Murthly runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Murthly
Patients in Murthly have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Murthly — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Murthly. Classified by ONS as accessible Rural, Murthly sits within NHS Tayside for NHS dental commissioning. People in Murthly usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Murthly falls in a less deprived area than most of Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Murthly is about 19 miles from Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Murthly itself. The nearest we do hold are INFINITYBLU DENTAL PRACTICE in Dunkeld, about 5 miles away; 64 HIGH STREET in Blairgowrie and Rattray, about 6 miles away; and COUPAR ANGUS DENTAL CARE, about 8 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Murthly. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Murthly
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Murthly, Perth and Kinross, these local links help you keep browsing. This page links onward to Gellyburn, Caputh, Spittalfield, Airntully, Delvine, and Bankfoot for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Murthly
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Murthly often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Murthly?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Murthly is INFINITYBLU DENTAL PRACTICE in Dunkeld, about 5.0 miles to the north-west. The next closest are 64 HIGH STREET (6.5 miles) and COUPAR ANGUS DENTAL CARE (7.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Murthly?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Murthly, 16 practices within 10 miles and 52 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Murthly?
The nearest practice to Murthly that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is INFINITYBLU DENTAL PRACTICE in Dunkeld, about 5.0 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include 64 HIGH STREET (6.5 miles) and COUPAR ANGUS DENTAL CARE (7.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Murthly, Perth and Kinross?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Murthly, Perth and Kinross?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.