Orthodontic practices near Steele Road
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Steele Road; 6 practices within 20. The closest is G K DENTAL in Hawick, 13.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G K DENTALHawick | 13.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| NHS BORDERS DENTAL CENTREHawick | 13.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| TEVIOT DENTAL PRACTICEHawick | 13.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 41 NORTH BRIDGE STREETHawick | 13.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| JEDBURGH FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICEJedburgh | 18.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| CLEARWATER DENTALJedburgh | 18.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| GRETNA DENTAL PRACTICEGretna | 20.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SELKIRK DENTAL PRACTICESelkirk | 22.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Steele Road with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hawick, 13.4 miles north; the next are Jedburgh (18.8 miles north-east) and Gretna (20.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hawick | 4 | 13.4 miles north |
| Jedburgh | 2 | 18.8 miles north-east |
| Gretna | 1 | 20.5 miles south-west |
| Selkirk | 1 | 22.2 miles north |
| Carlisle | 8 | 24.2 miles south |
| Lockerbie | 2 | 25.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Steele Road at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Scottish Borders |
| NHS dental services | NHS Borders |
| 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 The Scottish Borders | 210th closest to an orthodontic practice of 212 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | G K DENTAL, Hawick — 13 miles JEDBURGH FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE, Jedburgh — 19 miles GRETNA DENTAL PRACTICE, Gretna — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 6 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 Steele Road
From Steele Road the nearest practice is G K DENTAL in Hawick, 13.4 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 6 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Smileville Orthodontics (24.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 4 of the practices around Steele Road list clear aligners, the nearest 24.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Steele Road are commissioned by NHS Borders, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is G K DENTAL in Hawick, 13.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Steele Road to G K DENTAL is roughly 30 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 350 to 700 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £315 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 350 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Steele Road
The Scottish Borders12 nearby locationsOrthodontic services in Steele Road
Orthodontist in Steele Road: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Steele Road, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Steele Road or another part of The Scottish Borders.
Steele Road at a glance
Just around 5 km south-west, Sandholm is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local orthodontic signals in Steele Road
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Steele Road itself. The nearest we do hold are G K DENTAL in Hawick, about 13 miles away; JEDBURGH FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE, about 19 miles away; and GRETNA DENTAL PRACTICE, about 20 miles away.
The local picture in Steele Road
ONS classifies Steele Road as remote Rural. Steele Road sits within NHS Borders for NHS dental commissioning. People in Steele Road usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. Steele Road sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Sandholm, Saughtree, Newcastleton, Kershopefoot, Priesthaugh, and The Flatt may also help.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Steele Road
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Steele Road can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Steele Road
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Steele Road — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Steele Road
Orthodontic treatment in Steele Road 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Steele Road — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Steele Road. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Steele Road
These links help widen your research beyond Steele Road, The Scottish Borders if you're open to travelling a little further. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Sandholm, Saughtree, Newcastleton, Kershopefoot, Priesthaugh, and The Flatt.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Steele Road
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Steele Road often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Steele Road?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Steele Road is G K DENTAL in Hawick, about 13.4 miles to the north. The next closest are NHS BORDERS DENTAL CENTRE (13.5 miles) and TEVIOT DENTAL PRACTICE (13.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Steele Road?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Steele Road, 0 practices within 10 miles and 6 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hawick, 13.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Steele Road?
The nearest practice to Steele Road that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is G K DENTAL in Hawick, about 13.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include NHS BORDERS DENTAL CENTRE (13.5 miles) and TEVIOT DENTAL PRACTICE (13.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Steele Road, The Scottish Borders?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Steele Road, The Scottish Borders?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.