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Orthodontic practices near Plaidy

On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Plaidy, 3 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, 2.3 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICETurriff2.3 miles south✓–––
MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERYMacduff7.0 miles north✓–––
BANFF DENTAL PRACTICEBanff7.1 miles north-west✓–––
HUNTLY DENTAL PRACTICEHuntly15.0 miles south-west✓–––
DEVERON DENTALHuntly15.4 miles south-west✓–––
Deveron Dental Centre, HuntlyHuntly15.4 miles south-west✓✓✓4.8 (160 reviews)
GC DENTAL MINTLAWMintlaw16.7 miles east✓–––
OLDMELDRUM DENTAL PRACTICEOldmeldrum16.9 miles south✓–––

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

Nearest places to Plaidy with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Turriff, 2.3 miles south; the next are Macduff (7.0 miles north) and Banff (7.1 miles north-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Turriff12.3 miles south
Macduff17.0 miles north
Banff17.1 miles north-west
Huntly315.0 miles south-west
Mintlaw116.7 miles east
Oldmeldrum116.9 miles south

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Plaidy

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Keith Dental House (4.9 from 39 reviews), 18.6 miles west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
The Keith Dental HouseKeith4.9 (39 reviews)18.6 miles west
Deveron Dental Centre, HuntlyHuntly4.8 (160 reviews)15.4 miles south-west

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

Plaidy at a Glance

NationScotland
Council areaAberdeenshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Grampian
NHS orthodontic chargesFree under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384
Area type (ONS)Accessible Rural
DeprivationLess deprived than most of Scotland
Practices within 5 miles1 practice
Access within Aberdeenshire121st closest to an orthodontic practice of 487 places in the county (the county median is 4.3 miles)
Nearest practice compared2.3 miles away, closer than 64% of towns in Scotland
Nearest university dental hospitalAberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen — 31 miles
Nearest orthodontic practicesTURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE, Turriff — 2 miles
MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY, Macduff — 7 miles
BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE, Banff — 7 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles3 within 10 miles, 18 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 Plaidy

The nearest practice to Plaidy is TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, 2.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 18.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (15.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Keith Dental House (18.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 4 of the practices around Plaidy list clear aligners, the nearest 15.4 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Plaidy are commissioned by NHS Grampian; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, 2.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 31 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Plaidy

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Braces and aligner options in Plaidy

Orthodontist in Plaidy: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Plaidy keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is relevant to searches focused on both Plaidy and the wider Aberdeenshire area.

Nearby location pages

Related pages for Crossfields, Balmellie Crofts, Turriff, Gorrachie, King Edward, and Dunlugas are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.

Area profile for Plaidy

Plaidy is classified as accessible Rural, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Grampian. Plaidy falls in a less deprived area than most of Scotland. The nearest university dental hospital to Plaidy is Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Practice data for Plaidy

There is no orthodontist on our records in Plaidy itself. The nearest recorded are TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, about 2 miles away; MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY, about 7 miles away; and BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE, about 7 miles away.

About Plaidy

Heading east for around 2 km brings you to Crossfields, the closest linked location.

Orthodontic Treatments in Plaidy

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Plaidy can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.

Treatment Options in Plaidy — Local Context

What's available in Plaidy depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Plaidy is classified as accessible Rural. For NHS dental services, Plaidy falls under NHS Grampian. By national deprivation ranking, Plaidy sits among the less deprived areas of Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Plaidy is about 31 miles from Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Plaidy. The closest on record are TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, about 2 miles away; MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY, about 7 miles away; and BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE, about 7 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Plaidy

Many people in Plaidy delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.

Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Plaidy — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Plaidy

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Plaidy?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Plaidy is TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, about 2.3 miles to the south. The next closest are MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY (7.0 miles) and BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE (7.1 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Plaidy?

Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Plaidy, 3 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Plaidy?

The nearest practice to Plaidy that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, about 2.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include MACDUFF DENTAL SURGERY (7.0 miles) and BANFF DENTAL PRACTICE (7.1 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Plaidy, 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 Plaidy, Aberdeenshire?

Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.

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TitlePlaidy, Aberdeenshire Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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