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Orthodontic practices near Saltcoats Steading

On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Saltcoats Steading, 13 practices within 10 and 170 practices within 20. The closest is 11 ROSEBERRY PLACE in Gullane, 0.3 miles north-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
11 ROSEBERRY PLACEGullane0.3 miles north-west✓–––
1 DIRLETON AVENUENorth Berwick4.3 miles north-east✓–––
249Longniddry4.6 miles south-west✓–––
CAMPBELL & GIBSON DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENNorth Berwick4.7 miles north-east✓–––
78 MARKET STREETHaddington5.5 miles south✓–––
40 COURT STREETHaddington5.5 miles south✓–––
43/6 MARKET STREETHaddington5.5 miles south✓–––
Gavin Caves OrthodonticsHaddington5.5 miles south–––5.0 (480 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Saltcoats Steading with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gullane, 0.3 miles north-west; the next are North Berwick (4.3 miles north-east) and Longniddry (4.6 miles south-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Gullane10.3 miles north-west
North Berwick24.3 miles north-east
Longniddry14.6 miles south-west
Haddington55.5 miles south
Cockenzie16.2 miles south-west
Prestonpans17.3 miles south-west

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Saltcoats Steading

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Gavin Caves Orthodontics in Haddington (5.0 from 480 reviews), 5.5 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Gavin Caves OrthodonticsHaddington5.0 (480 reviews)5.5 miles south
Orthodontic Lounge EdinburghDanderhall4.9 (79 reviews)12.3 miles south-west

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

Saltcoats Steading at a Glance

NationScotland
Council areaEast Lothian
NHS dental servicesNHS Lothian
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 miles4 practices, more than 68% of towns in Scotland
Access within East Lothian4th closest to an orthodontic practice of 92 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.3 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in Scotland
Nearest university dental hospitalDundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — 30 miles
Nearest orthodontic practices11 ROSEBERRY PLACE, Gullane — under a mile
1 DIRLETON AVENUE, North Berwick — 4 miles
249, Longniddry — 5 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles13 within 10 miles, 170 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 Saltcoats Steading

Saltcoats Steading has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: 11 ROSEBERRY PLACE in Gullane is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 13 practices, and within 20 there are 170.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: 1 of the practices around Saltcoats Steading list clear aligners, the nearest 12.3 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Saltcoats Steading are commissioned by NHS Lothian; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is 11 ROSEBERRY PLACE in Gullane, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 30 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Saltcoats Steading

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Braces and aligner options in Saltcoats Steading

Orthodontist in Saltcoats Steading: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Saltcoats Steading? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Saltcoats Steading itself or elsewhere in East Lothian.

Local provider signals in Saltcoats Steading

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Saltcoats Steading. The nearest we do hold are 11 ROSEBERRY PLACE in Gullane, under a mile away; 1 DIRLETON AVENUE in North Berwick, about 4 miles away; and 249 in Longniddry, about 5 miles away.

The local picture in Saltcoats Steading

Saltcoats Steading is classified as accessible Rural, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Lothian. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Saltcoats Steading has more choice than 68% of towns in Scotland. By national deprivation ranking, Saltcoats Steading sits among the less deprived areas of Scotland. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Saltcoats Steading is Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 30 miles away.

Keep exploring nearby

If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Rosebery Place, Gullane, Luffness, Aberlady, Haddington Place, and Mungoswells.

Saltcoats Steading in numbers

Rosebery Place is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Saltcoats Steading.

The Orthodontic Journey in Saltcoats Steading

Orthodontic treatment in Saltcoats Steading is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.

Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Saltcoats Steading

  • What treatment do you recommend and why?
  • How long will treatment take for my specific case?
  • What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
  • What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
  • What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
  • Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Saltcoats Steading

Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Saltcoats Steading. By ONS classification, Saltcoats Steading falls under accessible Rural. NHS Lothian is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Saltcoats Steading. Saltcoats Steading has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 68% of towns in Scotland. Saltcoats Steading falls in a less deprived area than most of Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Saltcoats Steading is about 30 miles from Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

All Orthodontic Options in Saltcoats Steading Explained

Patients in Saltcoats Steading have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Saltcoats Steading

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Saltcoats Steading — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Saltcoats Steading

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Saltcoats Steading?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Saltcoats Steading is 11 ROSEBERRY PLACE in Gullane, about 0.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are 1 DIRLETON AVENUE (4.3 miles) and 249 (4.6 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Saltcoats Steading?

Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Saltcoats Steading, 13 practices within 10 miles and 170 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Saltcoats Steading?

The nearest practice to Saltcoats Steading that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is 11 ROSEBERRY PLACE in Gullane, about 0.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include 1 DIRLETON AVENUE (4.3 miles) and 249 (4.6 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Saltcoats Steading, East Lothian?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Saltcoats Steading, East Lothian?

Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.

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TitleSaltcoats Steading, East Lothian Smile Straightening
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified11 October 2026
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