Orthodontic practices near Perkhill
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Perkhill; 4 practices within 10 and 20 practices within 20. The closest is FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE, 5.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNEAboyne | 5.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Young Smile Dental CareBridge of Alford | 6.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (319 reviews) |
| DEESIDE DENTAL CAREBanchory | 9.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-BANCHORYBanchory | 10.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Blairdaff DentalBograxie | 11.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (29 reviews) |
| KINTORE DENTAL PRACTICEKintore | 14.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| WESTHILL DENTAL PRACTICEWesthill | 14.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| INVERURIE DENTAL CAREInverurie | 15.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Perkhill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Aboyne, 5.2 miles south-west; the next are Bridge of Alford (6.4 miles north) and Banchory (9.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Aboyne | 1 | 5.2 miles south-west |
| Bridge of Alford | 1 | 6.4 miles north |
| Banchory | 2 | 9.6 miles south-east |
| Bograxie | 1 | 11.3 miles north-east |
| Kintore | 1 | 14.5 miles north-east |
| Westhill | 4 | 14.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Perkhill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford (4.9 from 319 reviews), 6.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Young Smile Dental CareBridge of Alford | 4.9 (319 reviews) | 6.4 miles north |
| Blairdaff DentalBograxie | 4.9 (29 reviews) | 11.3 miles north-east |
| Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie OrthodonticsWesthill | 4.1 (41 reviews) | 15.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Perkhill at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Aberdeenshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Grampian |
| 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 |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Aberdeenshire | 305th closest to an orthodontic practice of 487 places in the county (the county median is 4.3 miles) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen — 22 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE, Aboyne — 5 miles Young Smile Dental Care, Bridge of Alford — 6 miles DEESIDE DENTAL CARE, Banchory — 10 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 20 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 Perkhill
From Perkhill the nearest practice is FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE, 5.2 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 20.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (21.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 5 of the practices around Perkhill list clear aligners, the nearest 6.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Perkhill are commissioned by NHS Grampian; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE, 5.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Perkhill to FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Perkhill
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Orthodontist in Perkhill: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Perkhill. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Aberdeenshire.
The local picture in Perkhill
ONS classifies Perkhill as accessible Rural. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Grampian. Perkhill has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Perkhill sits among the less deprived areas of Scotland. The nearest university dental hospital to Perkhill is Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen, about 22 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Useful local orthodontic context for Perkhill
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Perkhill. The closest on record are FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE, about 5 miles away; Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford, about 6 miles away; and DEESIDE DENTAL CARE in Banchory, about 10 miles away.
Where Perkhill sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Lumphanan, around 1 km to the south-east.
Widen your local search
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Treatment Options in Perkhill — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Perkhill. Officially, Perkhill is categorised as accessible Rural. NHS dental commissioning in Perkhill falls under NHS Grampian. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Perkhill; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Perkhill's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Scotland. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Perkhill is Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 22 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Perkhill itself. The nearest recorded are FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE, about 5 miles away; Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford, about 6 miles away; and DEESIDE DENTAL CARE in Banchory, about 10 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Perkhill
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Perkhill runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Perkhill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Perkhill
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Frequently Asked Questions in Perkhill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Perkhill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Perkhill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Perkhill is FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE, about 5.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Young Smile Dental Care (6.4 miles) and DEESIDE DENTAL CARE (9.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Perkhill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Perkhill, 4 practices within 10 miles and 20 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Aboyne, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Perkhill?
The nearest practice to Perkhill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE, about 5.2 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Young Smile Dental Care (6.4 miles) and DEESIDE DENTAL CARE (9.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Perkhill, Aberdeenshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Perkhill, Aberdeenshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.