Orthodontic practices near Orphir
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Orphir; 5 practices within 10 and 5 practices within 20. The closest is ORKNEY DENTAL in Stromness, 6.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORKNEY DENTALStromness | 6.2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| THE BALFOURKirkwall | 6.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ORKNEY DENTALKirkwall | 6.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICEKirkwall | 6.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| DAISYBANK CLINICKirkwall | 7.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTREThurso | 27.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ORMLIE HILL DENTAL CLINICThurso | 28.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| DUNBAR DENTAL CLINICThurso | 28.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Orphir with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stromness, 6.2 miles west; the next are Kirkwall (6.3 miles east) and Thurso (27.8 miles south-west).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Orphir at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Orkney Islands |
| NHS dental services | NHS Orkney |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Remote Rural |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Orkney Islands | 50th closest to an orthodontic practice of 149 places in the county (the county median is 8.4 miles) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | ORKNEY DENTAL, Stromness — 6 miles THE BALFOUR, Kirkwall — 6 miles BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE, Thurso — 28 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 | 5 within 10 miles, 5 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 Orphir
From Orphir the nearest practice is ORKNEY DENTAL in Stromness, 6.2 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 are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 5.
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 Orphir are commissioned by NHS Orkney, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ORKNEY DENTAL in Stromness, 6.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Orphir to ORKNEY DENTAL 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Orphir
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Orthodontist in Orphir: People weighing up braces or aligners in Orphir can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Orkney Islands.
Local orthodontic signals in Orphir
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Orphir itself. The nearest we do hold are ORKNEY DENTAL in Stromness, about 6 miles away; THE BALFOUR in Kirkwall, about 6 miles away; and BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE in Thurso, about 28 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for The Breck, Smoogro, Tuskerbister, Germiston, Midland, and Hobbister.
Area profile for Orphir
Orphir's ONS geography type is remote Rural. Orphir sits within NHS Orkney for NHS dental commissioning. People in Orphir usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Orphir's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Scotland as a whole.
Where Orphir sits locally
Smoogro is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km east of Orphir.
All Orthodontic Options in Orphir Explained
Patients in Orphir have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Orphir
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Orphir — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Orphir
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The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Orphir follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
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Areas We Cover Around Orphir
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Frequently Asked Questions in Orphir
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Orphir often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Orphir?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Orphir is ORKNEY DENTAL in Stromness, about 6.2 miles to the west. The next closest are THE BALFOUR (6.3 miles) and ORKNEY DENTAL (6.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Orphir?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Orphir, 5 practices within 10 miles and 5 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stromness, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Orphir?
The nearest practice to Orphir that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ORKNEY DENTAL in Stromness, about 6.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include THE BALFOUR (6.3 miles) and ORKNEY DENTAL (6.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Orphir, Orkney Islands?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Orphir, Orkney Islands?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.