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Orthodontic practices near Penilee

On our practice register: 169 practices within 5 miles of Penilee, 295 practices within 10 and 436 practices within 20. The closest is CARDONALD DENTAL PRACTICE in Hawkhead, 0.3 miles south-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
CARDONALD DENTAL PRACTICEHawkhead0.3 miles south-east✓–––
CARDONALD DENTAL CLINIC LTDHawkhead0.3 miles south-east✓–––
ENVISAGE DENTISTRY TWEEDSMUIRHawkhead0.3 miles south-east✓–––
CARDONALD SMILESHawkhead0.8 miles south-east✓–––
OASIS DENTAL CARE GLASGOWHawkhead0.8 miles south-east✓–––
HAPPY SMILES RALSTONHawkhead0.8 miles west✓–––
LANGLANDS ROAD DENTAL CARERenfrew1.4 miles north-east✓–––
K M DENTAL CARERenfrew1.5 miles north-east✓–––

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Penilee with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hawkhead, 0.3 miles south-east; the next are Renfrew (1.4 miles north-east) and Paisley (1.9 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Hawkhead110.3 miles south-east
Renfrew81.4 miles north-east
Paisley31.9 miles west
Glasgow72.1 miles north-east
Clydebank12.2 miles north-west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Penilee

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Mariner House Dental Care in Glasgow (5.0 from 16 reviews), 2.4 miles east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Mariner House Dental CareGlasgow5.0 (16 reviews)2.4 miles east
The Renfrew Dental CentreClydebank4.9 (201 reviews)2.2 miles north-west
Complete DentistryPaisley4.5 (28 reviews)2.1 miles west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Penilee at a Glance

NationScotland
Council areaGlasgow City
NHS dental servicesNHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
NHS orthodontic chargesFree under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384
Area type (ONS)Large Urban Areas
DeprivationAround the Scotland average
Practices within 5 miles167 practices, more than 98% of towns in Scotland
Access within Glasgow City50th closest to an orthodontic practice of 126 places in the county (the county median is 0.3 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.3 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in Scotland
Nearest university dental hospitalGlasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow — 4 miles
Nearest orthodontic practicesCARDONALD DENTAL PRACTICE, Hawkhead — under a mile
LANGLANDS ROAD DENTAL CARE, Renfrew — 1 miles
KELBURNE DENTAL PRACTICE, Paisley — 2 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles295 within 10 miles, 436 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 Penilee

The nearest practice to Penilee is CARDONALD DENTAL PRACTICE in Hawkhead, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 295 practices, and within 20 there are 436.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 2 of the practices around Penilee list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Penilee are commissioned by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is CARDONALD DENTAL PRACTICE in Hawkhead, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Glasgow Dental Hospital in Glasgow, about 4 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Penilee

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Orthodontic services in Penilee

Orthodontist in Penilee: This page was put together for people in Penilee who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Penilee with the wider Glasgow City area.

Penilee at a glance

Just under 1 km east, Cardonald is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Penilee in context

Penilee — large Urban Areas by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde for NHS dentistry. Penilee has 167 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 98% of towns in Scotland. Penilee's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Scotland as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Penilee is Glasgow Dental Hospital in Glasgow, about 4 miles away.

Useful local orthodontic context for Penilee

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Penilee. The closest on record are CARDONALD DENTAL PRACTICE in Hawkhead, under a mile away; LANGLANDS ROAD DENTAL CARE in Renfrew, about a mile away; and KELBURNE DENTAL PRACTICE in Paisley, about 2 miles away.

Browse nearby orthodontic locations

You can also compare treatment pages for Cardonald, Hillington, Rosshall, Oldhall, Corkerhill, and Shieldhall if you are weighing up more than one location.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Penilee

Orthodontic treatment in Penilee is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.

The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage

Treatment in Penilee runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.

Orthodontic Treatments in Penilee

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Penilee has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Penilee

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Penilee — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Penilee. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Penilee

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Penilee often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Penilee?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Penilee is CARDONALD DENTAL PRACTICE in Hawkhead, about 0.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are CARDONALD DENTAL CLINIC LTD (0.3 miles) and ENVISAGE DENTISTRY TWEEDSMUIR (0.3 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Penilee?

Our register has 169 practices within 5 miles of Penilee, 295 practices within 10 miles and 436 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Penilee?

The nearest practice to Penilee that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is CARDONALD DENTAL PRACTICE in Hawkhead, about 0.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include CARDONALD DENTAL CLINIC LTD (0.3 miles) and ENVISAGE DENTISTRY TWEEDSMUIR (0.3 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Penilee, Glasgow City?

Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Penilee, Glasgow City?

Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.

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TitlePenilee, Glasgow City Teeth Straightening | Quote From Home
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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