Orthodontic practices near Quindry
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Quindry; 5 practices within 20. The closest is THE BALFOUR in Kirkwall, 10.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BALFOURKirkwall | 10.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ORKNEY DENTALKirkwall | 11.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICEKirkwall | 11.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| DAISYBANK CLINICKirkwall | 11.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ORKNEY DENTALStromness | 14.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTREThurso | 24.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ORMLIE HILL DENTAL CLINICThurso | 25.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| WICK DENTAL PRACTICEWick | 25.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Quindry with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kirkwall, 10.7 miles north; the next are Stromness (14.8 miles north-west) and Thurso (24.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkwall | 4 | 10.7 miles north |
| Stromness | 1 | 14.8 miles north-west |
| Thurso | 3 | 24.7 miles south-west |
| Wick | 2 | 25.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Quindry 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 | 91st closest to an orthodontic practice of 149 places in the county (the county median is 8.4 miles) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | THE BALFOUR, Kirkwall — 11 miles ORKNEY DENTAL, Stromness — 15 miles BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE, Thurso — 25 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 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 Quindry
The nearest practice to Quindry is THE BALFOUR in Kirkwall, 10.7 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 5 practices are within 20 miles.
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 Quindry are commissioned by NHS Orkney, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is THE BALFOUR in Kirkwall, 10.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Quindry to THE BALFOUR is roughly 25 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 280 to 560 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £125 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 280 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Quindry
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Orthodontist in Quindry: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Quindry keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Orkney Islands.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for Hoxa, Newbigging, Widewall, Saint Margaret's Hope, Aikers, and Grimness if you are weighing up more than one location.
The local picture in Quindry
Quindry is classified as remote Rural, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Orkney. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Quindry; the nearest is about 11 miles away. Quindry sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation.
About Quindry
Hoxa is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of Quindry.
Practice signals around Quindry
There is no orthodontist on our records in Quindry itself. The closest on record are THE BALFOUR in Kirkwall, about 11 miles away; ORKNEY DENTAL in Stromness, about 15 miles away; and BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE in Thurso, about 25 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Quindry
Orthodontic treatment in Quindry is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Quindry runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Quindry
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Quindry can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Quindry — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Quindry. Quindry — remote Rural by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Orkney for NHS dentistry. Quindry has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. Quindry's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Scotland as a whole. There is no orthodontist on our records in Quindry itself. The nearest we do hold are THE BALFOUR in Kirkwall, about 11 miles away; ORKNEY DENTAL in Stromness, about 15 miles away; and BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE in Thurso, about 25 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Quindry. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Quindry
These links help widen your research beyond Quindry, Orkney Islands if you're open to travelling a little further. This page links onward to Hoxa, Newbigging, Widewall, Saint Margaret's Hope, Aikers, and Grimness for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Quindry
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Quindry often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Quindry?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Quindry is THE BALFOUR in Kirkwall, about 10.7 miles to the north. The next closest are ORKNEY DENTAL (11.1 miles) and KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICE (11.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Quindry?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Quindry, 0 practices within 10 miles and 5 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Kirkwall, 10.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Quindry?
The nearest practice to Quindry that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is THE BALFOUR in Kirkwall, about 10.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include ORKNEY DENTAL (11.1 miles) and KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICE (11.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Quindry, Orkney Islands?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Quindry, Orkney Islands?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.