Orthodontic practices near St Katherines
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of St Katherines, 5 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is OLDMELDRUM DENTAL PRACTICE, 4.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLDMELDRUM DENTAL PRACTICEOldmeldrum | 4.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| INVERURIE DENTAL CAREInverurie | 7.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| GARIOCH DENTAL PRACTICEInverurie | 8.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| INVERURIE DENTAL PRACTICEInverurie | 8.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| INVERURIE SMILE CAREInverurie | 8.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICETurriff | 10.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Blairdaff DentalBograxie | 10.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (29 reviews) |
| YTHAN BRIDGE DENTAL CENTREEllon | 10.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to St Katherines with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oldmeldrum, 4.7 miles south; the next are Inverurie (7.9 miles south) and Turriff (10.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oldmeldrum | 1 | 4.7 miles south |
| Inverurie | 4 | 7.9 miles south |
| Turriff | 1 | 10.2 miles north |
| Bograxie | 1 | 10.7 miles south-west |
| Ellon | 2 | 10.9 miles east |
| Kintore | 1 | 12.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of St Katherines
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford (4.9 from 319 reviews), 17.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Young Smile Dental CareBridge of Alford | 4.9 (319 reviews) | 17.3 miles south-west |
| Mastrick Smile CareAberdeen | 4.9 (213 reviews) | 18.4 miles south-east |
| Blairdaff DentalBograxie | 4.9 (29 reviews) | 10.7 miles south-west |
| Old Machar Dental and Implant Centre | Invisalign and Emergency Dentist AberdeenDyce | 4.8 (191 reviews) | 16.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
St Katherines at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Aberdeenshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Grampian |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Aberdeenshire | 275th closest to an orthodontic practice of 487 places in the county (the county median is 4.3 miles) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen — 19 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | OLDMELDRUM DENTAL PRACTICE, Oldmeldrum — 5 miles INVERURIE DENTAL CARE, Inverurie — 8 miles TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE, Turriff — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 60 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 St Katherines
The nearest practice to St Katherines is OLDMELDRUM DENTAL PRACTICE, 4.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (16.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 6 of the practices around St Katherines list clear aligners, the nearest 16.3 miles away.
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 St Katherines are commissioned by NHS Grampian; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is OLDMELDRUM DENTAL PRACTICE, 4.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 19 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In St Katherines
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Orthodontist in St Katherines: Before booking anything in St Katherines, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is a useful starting point whether you search from St Katherines or another part of Aberdeenshire.
Local context for St Katherines
Cromlet is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of St Katherines.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Cromlet, South Flobbets, Bethelnie, Woodhead, Fyvie, and Barthol Chapel.
Local orthodontic signals in St Katherines
We hold no orthodontic practice records in St Katherines itself. The nearest recorded are OLDMELDRUM DENTAL PRACTICE, about 5 miles away; INVERURIE DENTAL CARE, about 8 miles away; and TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, about 10 miles away.
The local picture in St Katherines
St Katherines's ONS geography type is accessible Rural. NHS dental commissioning in St Katherines falls under NHS Grampian. National deprivation data puts St Katherines close to the Scotland median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to St Katherines is Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 19 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in St Katherines
Many people in St Katherines delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in St Katherines
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving St Katherines. By ONS classification, St Katherines falls under accessible Rural. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Grampian. St Katherines sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to St Katherines is Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in St Katherines
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in St Katherines can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in St Katherines — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving St Katherines. St Katherines's ONS geography type is accessible Rural. St Katherines sits within NHS Grampian for NHS dental commissioning. By national deprivation ranking, St Katherines is roughly mid-table for Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, St Katherines is about 19 miles from Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen. There is no orthodontist on our records in St Katherines itself. The closest on record are OLDMELDRUM DENTAL PRACTICE, about 5 miles away; INVERURIE DENTAL CARE, about 8 miles away; and TURIFF DENTAL PRACTICE in Turriff, about 10 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around St Katherines. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around St Katherines
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around St Katherines, Aberdeenshire, these local links help you keep browsing. This page links onward to Cromlet, South Flobbets, Bethelnie, Woodhead, Fyvie, and Barthol Chapel for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in St Katherines
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in St Katherines often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St Katherines?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St Katherines is OLDMELDRUM DENTAL PRACTICE, about 4.7 miles to the south. The next closest are INVERURIE DENTAL CARE (7.9 miles) and GARIOCH DENTAL PRACTICE (8.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St Katherines?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of St Katherines, 5 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near St Katherines?
The nearest practice to St Katherines that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is OLDMELDRUM DENTAL PRACTICE, about 4.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include INVERURIE DENTAL CARE (7.9 miles) and GARIOCH DENTAL PRACTICE (8.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in St Katherines, Aberdeenshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in St Katherines, Aberdeenshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.