NHS Treatment in Old Struan at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Tayside |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE, Pitlochry — 9.1 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Remote Rural |
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 listing NHS orthodontics near Old Struan
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Old Struan; 1 practice within 10 and 3 practices within 20. The closest is INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE in Pitlochry, 9.1 miles south-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE, 9.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITYBLU DENTAL CAREPitlochry | 9.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – |
| ANDERSON DENTISTRYAberfeldy | 10.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| INFINITYBLU DENTAL PRACTICEDunkeld | 19.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – |
| INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINICKillin | 24.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – |
| 64 HIGH STREETBlairgowrie and Rattray | 25.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – |
| SPRING GROVE CLINICComrie | 26.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Old Struan with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Pitlochry, 9.1 miles south-east; the next are Aberfeldy (10.2 miles south) and Dunkeld (19.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pitlochry | 1 | 9.1 miles south-east |
| Aberfeldy | 1 | 10.2 miles south |
| Dunkeld | 1 | 19.3 miles south-east |
| Killin | 1 | 24.6 miles south-west |
| Blairgowrie and Rattray | 1 | 25.9 miles south-east |
| Comrie | 1 | 26.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Old Struan, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 47.8 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE, Pitlochry, 9.1 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Old Struan are commissioned by NHS Tayside. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontic treatment in Old Struan follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. The main limitation is waiting time, which can be substantial across Perth and Kinross.
NHS vs Private Fees in Old Struan
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Equivalent private metal braces in Old Struan typically run £1,500–£3,500 — far more than NHS treatment, but with no waiting list and a wider choice of appliance.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Old Struan?
Many patients in Perth and Kinross wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Old Struan
In Scotland, NHS dental treatment — including clinically necessary orthodontics — is free for everyone under 26. Adults aged 26 and over who qualify pay 80% of the NHS fee, capped at £384 for a course of treatment. Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Perth and Kinross differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Not every practice near Old Struan offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Old Struan's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Scotland as a whole. NHS dental commissioning in Old Struan falls under NHS Tayside. Officially, Old Struan is categorised as remote Rural. Old Struan has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Old Struan itself. The closest on record are INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE in Pitlochry, about 9 miles away; ANDERSON DENTISTRY in Aberfeldy, about 10 miles away; and INFINITYBLU DENTAL PRACTICE in Dunkeld, about 19 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
Understanding Orthodontic Eligibility in Old Struan
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across Perth and Kinross to decide who receives funded treatment. If NHS funding isn't available, private treatment has no eligibility threshold and no waiting list.
Adult NHS Orthodontic Access in Old Struan
Adults (18 and over) are rarely eligible for NHS orthodontic treatment in Old Struan. NHS funding for adults is generally limited to severe clinical cases — such as jaw surgery patients or those with significant cleft palate-related needs. Cosmetic adult orthodontics is not NHS-funded.
Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Old Struan
Children's orthodontics in Old Struan covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. Parents in Old Struan increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
Children's Orthodontics in Old Struan — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Old Struan vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. ONS classifies Old Struan as remote Rural. NHS dental commissioning in Old Struan falls under NHS Tayside. Old Struan's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Scotland as a whole. People in Old Struan usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. They typically offer children's assessments and NHS-funded treatment for eligible patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Old Struan
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Struan?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Struan is INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE in Pitlochry, about 9.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are ANDERSON DENTISTRY (10.2 miles) and INFINITYBLU DENTAL PRACTICE (19.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Struan?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Old Struan, 1 practice within 10 miles and 3 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Pitlochry, 9.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Struan?
The nearest practice to Old Struan that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE in Pitlochry, about 9.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include ANDERSON DENTISTRY (10.2 miles) and INFINITYBLU DENTAL PRACTICE (19.3 miles).
Which NHS body covers Old Struan for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Old Struan falls under NHS Tayside.
What kind of area is Old Struan?
ONS classifies Old Struan as remote Rural.
How deprived is Old Struan compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Old Struan is close to the Scotland average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Old Struan?
Nearby towns include Foss, White Bridge, Middlebridge.
Are NHS orthodontists the same as private ones?
Often the same specialist orthodontists provide both NHS and private care, sometimes from the same practice. The clinical skill is identical; what differs is the appliance choice, waiting time and level of personalisation between the two funding routes.
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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