NHS Treatment in Remony at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Tayside |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | ANDERSON DENTISTRY, Aberfeldy — 6.7 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Remote Rural |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Remony
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Remony; 1 practice within 10 and 7 practices within 20. The closest is ANDERSON DENTISTRY in Aberfeldy, 6.7 miles north-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is ANDERSON DENTISTRY, 6.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDERSON DENTISTRYAberfeldy | 6.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – |
| INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINICKillin | 13.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – |
| SPRING GROVE CLINICComrie | 13.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| INFINITYBLU DENTAL CAREPitlochry | 14.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – |
| INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARECrieff | 14.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – |
| INFINITYBLU DENTAL PRACTICEDunkeld | 16.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Remony with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Aberfeldy, 6.7 miles north-east; the next are Killin (13.4 miles south-west) and Comrie (13.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Aberfeldy | 1 | 6.7 miles north-east |
| Killin | 1 | 13.4 miles south-west |
| Comrie | 1 | 13.5 miles south |
| Pitlochry | 1 | 14.2 miles north-east |
| Crieff | 1 | 14.9 miles south-east |
| Dunkeld | 1 | 16.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Remony, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Falkirk Dental Care, 40 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ANDERSON DENTISTRY, Aberfeldy, 6.7 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Remony are commissioned by NHS Tayside. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
For families in Remony, the NHS pathway offers a subsidised route to fixed braces for eligible children. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
NHS Waiting Times in Remony
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Perth and Kinross vary and can range from 12 to 36 months from referral to treatment starting. For families where timing is important — particularly approaching the optimal treatment age — private orthodontics eliminates the wait entirely and typically begins within a few weeks of consultation.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Remony
In Scotland, NHS dental treatment — including clinically necessary orthodontics — is free for everyone under 26. Adults aged 26 and over who qualify pay 80% of the NHS fee, capped at £384 for a course of treatment. Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Perth and Kinross differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Provision in Remony varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Remony's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Scotland as a whole. For NHS dental services, Remony falls under NHS Tayside. Officially, Remony is categorised as remote Rural. Remony has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Remony. The nearest recorded are ANDERSON DENTISTRY in Aberfeldy, about 7 miles away; INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINIC in Killin, about 13 miles away; and SPRING GROVE CLINIC in Comrie, about 14 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Remony
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Equivalent private metal braces in Remony typically run £1,500–£3,500 — far more than NHS treatment, but with no waiting list and a wider choice of appliance.
NHS Brace Eligibility in Remony
Whether you or your child qualifies for NHS treatment in Remony comes down to a structured assessment. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across Perth and Kinross to decide who receives funded treatment. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Remony.
Eligibility in Remony — Local Context
NHS waiting times in Perth and Kinross are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Remony
For many families in Remony, the question isn't whether their child needs treatment — it's when to start. Parents in Remony increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
The Age-7 Assessment
British Orthodontic Society guidance points to age 7 for an assessment where there's a noticeable concern — by then most children have their first permanent molars and incisors through, which is enough for an orthodontist to judge jaw relationships, arch development, bite and likely future crowding.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Remony
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Remony?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Remony is ANDERSON DENTISTRY in Aberfeldy, about 6.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINIC (13.4 miles) and SPRING GROVE CLINIC (13.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Remony?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Remony, 1 practice within 10 miles and 7 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Aberfeldy, 6.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Remony?
The nearest practice to Remony that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ANDERSON DENTISTRY in Aberfeldy, about 6.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINIC (13.4 miles) and SPRING GROVE CLINIC (13.5 miles).
What NHS area is Remony in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Remony falls under NHS Tayside.
What kind of area is Remony?
ONS classifies Remony as remote Rural.
How deprived is Remony compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Remony is close to the Scotland average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Remony?
Nearby towns include Stron-fearnan, Fortingall, White Bridge.
What if the NHS wait is too long?
Private orthodontic treatment removes the waiting list entirely. It offers the same clinical outcomes with greater choice of brace type and typically a more personalised experience — at higher cost than the NHS charge.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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