Orthodontic practices near Saint Mary's
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Saint Mary's; 4 practices within 10 and 5 practices within 20. The closest is THE BALFOUR in Kirkwall, 5.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BALFOURKirkwall | 5.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ORKNEY DENTALKirkwall | 5.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICEKirkwall | 5.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| DAISYBANK CLINICKirkwall | 5.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ORKNEY DENTALStromness | 14.2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Saint Mary's with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kirkwall, 5.3 miles north; the next are Stromness (14.2 miles west).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Saint Mary's 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 | 35th closest to an orthodontic practice of 149 places in the county (the county median is 8.4 miles) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | THE BALFOUR, Kirkwall — 5 miles ORKNEY DENTAL, Stromness — 14 miles BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE, Thurso — 30 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, 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 Saint Mary's
The nearest practice to Saint Mary's is THE BALFOUR in Kirkwall, 5.3 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. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 5.
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 Saint Mary's are commissioned by NHS Orkney, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is THE BALFOUR in Kirkwall, 5.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Saint Mary's to THE BALFOUR 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 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 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 Saint Mary's
Orkney Islands12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Saint Mary's
Orthodontist in Saint Mary's: People weighing up braces or aligners in Saint Mary's can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Orkney Islands, not just Saint Mary's.
Local snapshot of Saint Mary's
Just around 2 km north, Nether Button is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for Nether Button, Northtown, Burray Village, Grimness, Saint Margaret's Hope, and Foubister if you are weighing up more than one location.
What official data says about Saint Mary's
By ONS classification, Saint Mary's falls under remote Rural. NHS dental commissioning in Saint Mary's falls under NHS Orkney. Saint Mary's has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Saint Mary's's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Scotland as a whole.
What local practice data suggests in Saint Mary's
There is no orthodontist on our records in Saint Mary's itself. The nearest recorded are THE BALFOUR in Kirkwall, about 5 miles away; ORKNEY DENTAL in Stromness, about 14 miles away; and BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE in Thurso, about 30 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Saint Mary's
Many people in Saint Mary's delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Saint Mary's runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Saint Mary's
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Saint Mary's can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Saint Mary's
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Saint Mary's. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Saint Mary's
These local links are here for anyone comparing Saint Mary's, Orkney Islands against nearby alternatives. Nearby pages covering Nether Button, Northtown, Burray Village, Grimness, Saint Margaret's Hope, and Foubister may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Saint Mary's
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Saint Mary's often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Saint Mary's?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Saint Mary's is THE BALFOUR in Kirkwall, about 5.3 miles to the north. The next closest are ORKNEY DENTAL (5.7 miles) and KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICE (5.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Saint Mary's?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Saint Mary's, 4 practices within 10 miles and 5 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Kirkwall, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Saint Mary's?
The nearest practice to Saint Mary's that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is THE BALFOUR in Kirkwall, about 5.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include ORKNEY DENTAL (5.7 miles) and KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICE (5.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Saint Mary's, Orkney Islands?
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 Saint Mary's, Orkney Islands?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.